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Want To Crush Future Interviews and Access PAID Entry-Level Roles? Check out Basta!🔍

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CUNY2X Tech
October 14, 2025

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CUNY2X & Basta Partnership

Meet Discovery—your new career co-pilot. Discovery is here to help you land amazing jobs and internships with access to live workshops, dedicated coaches, templates, and a job board.

It all starts with Seekr, a quick survey to discover your career strengths and interests. Once you’ve taken it, you’ll unlock live workshops to boost your resume, prep for interviews, and build your LinkedIn profile!

🧑‍💻Follow these steps by 10/24 

  1. Sign up! When asked about organization, select “CUNY 2x Tech”

  2. Complete Seekr

  3. Get your personalized report

  4. RSVP and attend a Discovery session!

Don’t miss out—this is your moment!

Workshops

Want to get noticed by recruiters…

CUNY2X is pushing forward with the Career Foundations Series🎉. We are now on workshop 3 with "Level Up with LinkedIn". Hosted by Arthur Chisolm where he will help you build a LinkedIn Profile that will help you all get noticed.

In this workshop you will learn:

  •  Learn how to build a LinkedIn profile that gets noticed by recruiters and employers.

  •  Discover insider tips to showcase your skills, projects, and career goals effectively.

  •  Walk away with a polished, professional profile that opens doors to real opportunities.

Event Details:

📅 When : October 21st

⌚ Time: 12-1PM

📍Location: Zoom

This workshop will be recorded. Please note only those who sign up will get the zoom link and the recording.

Cybersecurity career event

Are you a CUNY Freshman or Sophomore interested in exploring a career in cybersecurity? The average early-career cybersecurity professional makes over $100K! Join us for a special opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into one of today’s fastest-growing fields. Space is limited, and open only to Freshman and Sophomore students from CUNY colleges (grad years 2028/2029).

Event: Deciphering Cybersecurity – An Industry-led Event for CUNY Students
📅 Friday, October 17, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Baruch College (Confirmed attendees will receive the exact location in advance via email.)

What to Expect:

  • Panels and discussions on internships, early career pathways, and workforce trends

  • Direct insights from Chief Information Security Officers and cybersecurity leaders

  • A keynote address by Scott Augenbaum, former FBI Cybercrime Special Agent

This is your chance to learn, network, and prepare for the future of tech.

2026 Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program


Overview

For 2026, we intend to support a new cohort of fellows to pursue independent reporting and analysis projects that explore urgent questions at the intersection of technology and democracy. The year-long, part-time fellowship is designed to support journalists, researchers, and public policy professionals. We welcome a wide range of contributions, from original reporting to policy analysis.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for the fellowship, complete this form by 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 15th, 2025. Required documents include:

  1. A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume

  2. Cover letter (no more than two pages) that conveys what you hope to accomplish

  3. Links to prior publications.

Application Hour

Join us every Thursday in N-621 for Application Parties where we will help you apply for jobs and internships just walk in!