BASTA Employee Directory
Staffing and RecruitingNew York, United States501-1000 Employees
BASTA is a mid-sized nonprofit based in Brooklyn, New York, operating in the staffing and recruiting sector. The organization aims to close the employment gap faced by first-generation college students by connecting employers with an overlooked pool of prospective hires. Its approach centers on rigorous career-prep programs that help students secure jobs and internships, complemented by strategic partnerships with higher education institutions and other nonprofits to expand access to preparation and to align employer hiring needs with this talent pipeline. Its primary beneficiaries are first-generation students seeking strong early-career opportunities and employers seeking diverse, capable candidates. In addition to direct programming, Basta provides career-navigation support—most notably through Seekr, a digital tool launched in 2020 that offers personalized next steps after an assessment. The organization has been expanding its geographic footprint, with recent activity signaling expansion into Philadelphia and across North and South Carolina.