Jumpstart Tech Careers
on your campus with
G-SWEP Code2Career Challenge

Applications are now closed.
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Google G-SWEP: Basta’s unique partnership with Google offers the Google Software Engineer Program (G-SWEP), a standout opportunity for students aiming to break into tech. With one-to-one mentoring from Google Software Engineers and Basta’s live career readiness workshops, students gain unparalleled access to career-building tools and experiences including technical interviews prep.

The Code2Career Challenge is an exclusive opportunity for select Higher Ed schools to partner with Basta and Google and equip their undergraduate students with unmatched career preparation through G-SWEP (Google Software Engineer Program)

G-SWEP is a unique collaboration between Basta and Google that combines technical expertise with real-world career success and accelerates the path to tech jobs or internships for historically underrepresented groups in tech. Undergraduate students participate in a 10-week virtual experience, consisting of 1:1 mentorship from a dedicated Google Software Engineer (SWE) and live online workshops grounded in Basta’s best-in-class career navigation content and resources.

Apply now to the Code2Career Challenge to BE A higher ed PARTNER AND bring G-SWEP to your students!

Catch up on our recent Office Hours session where Christina Chinnici, Director of Growth and Partnerships at Basta, dives into the details of the Code2Career (C2C) Challenge.

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YOU SHOULD APPLY IF

You want exclusive access to G-SWEP for your first-gen undergraduates majoring in CS or related fields.
You want to see measurable improvement in your students’ technical/coding skills.
You want to boost your students’ confidence and readiness in technical interviews.
You want access to career readiness resources and live workshops, powered by Basta’s industry-leading content.

Application key dates

for Higher Ed Partners

October 24, 2024

Code2Career applications open.

November 7, 2024

Office Hours: Q&A session about the Code2Career Challenge & G-SWEP.

November 27, 2024

Code2Career applications close.

december 5 - 6, 2024

Higher Ed Partner selections announced via email.

Dec 9, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025

Higher Ed Partner onboarding.

January 13 - 27, 2025

G-SWEP student application period.

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FAQs

What are the responsibilities and expectations of a G-SWEP higher ed Partner?

Promote G-SWEP to your CS students to build awareness and encourage applications
Create and manage student outreach channels
Pulse student outreach and reminders throughout G-SWEP via email and additional channels as available
Attend partner touchpoints (all virtual)

Onboarding in December 2024
2-3 check-ins between January - May 2025
Program wrap-up in June 2025

What is the target student audience
for G-SWEP?

G-SWEP is designed for undergraduates majoring in CS or related fields (eg: Data science, Information Systems, Engineering) and are interested in SWE/SWE-adjacent roles after graduation.
G-SWEP also seeks to support historically underrepresented groups in tech such as First-gen, BIPOC, and women.