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Aptitude-driven insights
Base college and career guidance on scientifically accurate aptitude data and self-reported interests to guide students toward best-fit career pathways.
Industry-recognized certifications
Meet career and technical education (CTE) program standards, quantify student growth, and help students provide tangible proof of skills that are recognized by industry professionals.
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Connect education to industry
Ensure students are prepared for their future by bridging education and career through career exploration, work-based learning, and more.
Solve talent shortages
Connect students with thousands of employers who have open opportunities that align with their aptitudes, earned certifications, and pathway courses.
Real results for real people
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Report reveals 72% of students aren’t ready after graduation
The 2025 Post-Graduation Readiness Report exposes a growing gap between education and real-world readiness. Based on insights from recent graduates, the report reveals what today’s students truly need—and why it’s time to rethink how we prepare them for life after high school.
School counselor report finds 54% buried in administrative tasks
The 2025 School Counselor Report reveals the real challenges counselors face today—what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. Hear directly from counselors as they share best practices and insights to better support student success.
Data shows students have talent, just not exposure
The 2025 State of the Future U.S. Workforce Report reveals a critical gap between student aptitudes and awareness of in-demand careers. Based on national data of over 450,000 learners nationwide, the report underscores how early career exposure can boost engagement and unlock workforce potential across industries like healthcare, tech, and advanced manufacturing.
Real talk from real counselors: the 2025 School Counselor Report
In this exclusive roundtable, counselors from middle school through postsecondary across the U.S. reflect on the 2025 School Counselor Report and share what they’re seeing in the field—from shifting student needs to what actually works in helping young people thrive.
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