Basta is changing the game by setting students up for success through career prep rooted in individualized pathways. At Basta, we understand that the key to persistence and graduation for first-generation students lies in building a bridge between classroom learning and career success. When students see their education as a launchpad for their professional lives, they're more likely to thrive in school. It’s a perspective that transforms how students approach their studies and shapes their entire academic journey.

Maria Flynn, President and CEO of Jobs For the Future, highlights Basta’s work in Forbes Leadership Strategy.

Basta Alumni share their advice for first-gen graduates applying for their first jobs!

In honor of National Mentorship Month, we celebrate our long-running partnership with Bloomberg by highlighting some of the successes we’ve achieved together.

Basta among six organizations in the economic mobility and education spaces receiving unrestricted funding from New Profit.

Each year, City & State puts a spotlight on 100 of these exceptional individuals. Among these, Sheila Sarem, Basta founder and CEO, was recognized for her work to build first-gen students' generational wealth.

Basta taking part in Snap Inc. DEI Innovation Summit 2022

☕️ #CoffeeAndNoCode is live now with Gary Hoberman featuring Sheila Sarem, Founder of BASTA, a nonprofit committed to closing the employment gap. BYOC (bring your own coffee) or beverage of choice and tune in here:

Together with Graphicacy, Basta displays a compelling, data-driven story around the need to reform career readiness for first-generation college students.

Moses Ramos Lino is confident he’s on a path to success as a 23-year-old sales development representative for LinkedIn. "I'm able to learn a lot from the best talent in the world,” he says. “I'm excited for what's coming next.”