Gap Year Program

Launch your tech
career before college ends.

A gap year co-op at Microsoft and other top tech companies — combined with an intensive CS curriculum. Real work. Real pay. Real skills.

12mo
Program duration
3+
Partner companies
100%
Paid co-ops
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Co-op at industry leaders

Microsoft
& more
The Process

Three steps to
your future.

01

Apply

Submit your interest and share your background. No prior CS experience required — just curiosity and drive.

02

Learn CS

Dive into an intensive, hands-on computer science curriculum designed to make you industry-ready in months, not years.

03

Co-op

Work at Microsoft and other leading tech companies on real projects with real teams. Get paid, get mentored, build your career.

Why nxtern

Everything you need to
launch your career.

Skip the traditional path. Get hands-on experience, real compensation, and a world-class CS education — all in one year.

Real-World Experience

Ship code that millions of people use. Work alongside senior engineers on products that matter.

Earn While You Learn

Fully paid co-ops with competitive compensation. No student debt required to start your career.

Elite Mentorship

Learn from engineers at top tech companies. Get guidance on career, code reviews, and growth.

Complete CS Curriculum

Data structures, algorithms, systems design, and more — taught by practitioners, not just professors.

Get Started

Express your interest.

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