Why we built this
Breaking into tech in 2026 is harder than it's ever been. AI is changing what entry-level looks like, and companies are hiring fewer juniors than before. The risk is real — a generation of talented people who can't get their first work experience, not because they lack ability, but because no one opens the door. We built Adopt a Grad to fix that. A place where companies willing to hire and coach early-career talent can find people who are hungry to contribute, learn, and grow.
For grads. For the companies that believe in them.
For Candidates
Start your career with mentorship
Discover roles where you do real work and get coached along the way. Build your portfolio, develop your skills, and get the experience that makes every job after this easier to land.
- ✓Roles where learning is part of the job
- ✓Work on real projects alongside people invested in your growth
- ✓Software, UX/UI, marketing, and product covered
- ✓Apply with your story, not just a résumé
For Companies
Build your team from the ground up
Find motivated early-career talent ready to learn your stack and grow with your team. Take them on as apprentices and build loyalty from day one.
- ✓Talent that wants to learn your specific way of working
- ✓Offer mentorship, stipend, or structure, your terms
- ✓Pre-filtered by what they want to learn vs what you teach
- ✓Domain-verified listings, no ghost candidates
The process
Four steps to your next chapter
Build your profile
Share your skills, what you've built, and what you're ready to learn next.
Find your fit
Browse by discipline, role type, and what you'll actually be taught.
Apply with intent
Send a cover note that tells your story and shows your curiosity.
Grow with a team
Get mentorship, real experience, and a reference that means something.