Graduate to Professional
with Real Projects and Mentors
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Grad2Pro is a nonprofit helping fresh graduates build impact-ready experience through mentored, real-world projects. Learn by planning, creating, and shipping code, with support from working engineers and designers.
A program designed to get you hired
A program designed to get you hired
Ship real code
Ship real code
Work in small squads on scoped, real-world projects that launch - not toy tutorials.
Mentored by professionals
Mentored by professionals
Weekly mentor sessions, async reviews, and unblockers from working engineers and designers.
Hiring-ready portfolio
Hiring-ready portfolio
Demonstrate collaboration, delivery, and impact in a portfolio recruiters actually read.
Career support
Career support
Standups, retros, interview prep, and references from mentors when you’re ready.
How it Works
How it Works
Apply
Apply
Tell us your goals and skills. We admit cohorts on a rolling basis.
Match & onboard
Match & onboard
Join a project squad with mentors who fit your interests and availability.
Build & iterate
Build & iterate
Ship milestones, get reviews, and learn modern team workflows.
Showcase & launch
Showcase & launch
Publish case studies and get mentor references for applications.
Mentor the Next Generation
Mentor the Next Generation
Flexible Remote Sessions
Flexible Remote Sessions
Give back to the Community
Give back to the Community
Help Grads ship meaningful work
Help Grads ship meaningful work
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
Final-year students and recent graduates who want practical experience shipping software or design work in a team.
How much time does it take?
How much time does it take?
Expect 8–10 hours/week for 8–12 weeks. Most squads meet once a week with mentors and async daily check-ins.
Do I need prior experience?
Do I need prior experience?
Basic fundamentals in your track (frontend, backend, product design, or PM) are recommended, but real-world experience is not required.
Is this really free for graduates?
Is this really free for graduates?
Yes. Grad2Pro is a nonprofit supported by volunteer mentors and donations. Mentors volunteer time; no fees for graduates.
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