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Get Career Ready for Google
And additional opportunities!
In a few weeks time google will be coming to City Tech for 2 events if you would like to stand out please take advantage of some of our upcoming career workshops to help you stand out!
Upcoming events
Resume Readiness
CUNY2X is bringing back the hit series Career Foundations where students will learn the best tips and tricks to make there way to a career in tech!
We are kicking off the first part of this series ‘Resume Readiness” where you will learn how to build a tech resume that stands out to employers.
Event Details:
📅 Date: September 30th
⌚ Time: 12–1 PM
📍 Location: Zoom
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/d9yh5KoEA8WgXGJK6
(Please note: you must sign up to receive the Zoom link. Zoom link will be sent out 30 minutes before the start of the workshop please check you inboxes day of. We will send out reminders)

GitHub X Cover Letter Workshop

This combined session will help you strengthen your professional toolkit. You’ll learn how to write effective cover letters that tell your story and connect your skills to opportunities. Plus, we’ll walk through best practices for setting up your GitHub profile to showcase projects, contributions, and technical strengths to employers.
GitHub & Cover Letter Workshop
🗓 Date: 10/7
🕐 Time:12-1
📍 Location: zoom
🔗 Sign up: https://forms.gle/A5hZfxnCi6x5YBnv7
Google Technical Interview Workshop

Are you gearing up for technical interviews this fall? Whether you’re looking for an internship or preparing for a full-time role, this session will help you brush up on your skills. Join us for mock questions and expert tips!
📅When: October 9th
🕐 Time: 12:45 – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: City Tech Auditorium
🔗 Sign up: https://forms.gle/PMSk8QFPD2hQjr2p7
Google PM Panel | Project Management in the Workplace

Hear from a panel of Google Program Managers as they share how they apply project management in their daily work and the tools they use to succeed. Get practical insights into project management within a leading tech company.
📅When: October 9th
🕒 Time: 3 – 4 PM
📍 Location: City Tech Auditorium
🔗 Sign up: https://forms.gle/jdRwtyEvMASLX4gv7
Working At A Start-Up

Interested in pursuing opportunities at a start-up? Join us for a special session with Tiffany Foo, Head of Talent at Initialized Capital, who partners closely with founders and hiring teams across early-stage companies.
Students will gain insight into:
The realities of working in a start-up environment
The skills and attributes that start-ups value in new hires
Strategies for exploring start-up career paths
This program is ideal for students considering careers in tech, entrepreneurship, or high-growth companies. Don’t miss the chance to hear first-hand advice from an industry expert.Sep 30, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
via Zoom
Internship Opportunities
Basta Discovery

Clarify your goals, practice job search skills, and tap into a network of internships and entry-level roles
Open to all CST students (Freshmen–Seniors)
CUNY Spring Forward Internship Program

Applications open September 9, 2025
For CUNY undergrads with no prior paid internship experience (including Career Launch, Spring Forward, College Bridge, Reading Corps)
Eligibility:
Open to all CUNY undergraduates, 18+
Priority: Freshmen, Sophomores, and Community College students
2.0+ GPA and eligible to work in the U.S.
Details:
$20/hour for 15 hours/week
Runs early March – early May 2026
Work hours: weekdays between 8 AM – 6 PM
Sprintership® - Winter 2026 Sprint Internship

Runs January 5–23, 2026 — aligns perfectly with Winter Session!
Full-time, 40 hours/week (Mon–Fri) — in-person, remote, or hybrid (varies by employer)
Eligibility:
CUNY undergrads (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior)
Enrolled Fall 2025, 2.0+ GPA, 18+ by Nov 1, 2025
Details:
Teams of 3–5 students work on a Challenge Project for a tech company
$15+/hour pay + two career workshops
50% of past Sprinterns secured summer internships (many with the same company)
A strong path toward Summer 2026 internships or full-time jobs
Need help applying to internships or jobs?
CUNY2X Application Parties
Join us every Thursday in N-621 for Application Parties where we will help you apply for jobs and internships just walk in!

That’s it for this week.
Thank You for Tuning in
We are CUNY2X and our goal is to help students in CST reach their goals. If you have any question please reach out at [email protected] or come stop by at N-621 our door is always open!