Students
CareerStart is built to meet students where they are —
and grow with them as they move from curiosity to clarity, and from exploration to opportunity. The platform supports students across two critical stages of development, with age-appropriate tools, guidance, and safeguards at every step.
6-8th Grades
Discover. Explore. Build Awareness.
Middle school is about curiosity, confidence, and possibility. CareerStart introduces students to the world of careers and education in a way that feels engaging, low-pressure, and empowering.
At this stage, CareerStart helps students:
Discover their interests, strengths, and preferences
Begin understanding how school connects to real-world opportunities
Build early confidence in who they are and what they enjoy
What Students Experience
Interest & Strength Exploration
Simple, age-appropriate surveys that help students recognize what excites them and where their natural strengths may lie.Career & Pathway Awareness
Exposure to broad career clusters and pathways — without forcing early decisions.Goal-Setting & Reflection
Guided reflections and short-term goal setting that build self-awareness and motivation.Safe, Structured Digital Environment
Designed for younger students with school-controlled access, privacy protections, and educator oversight.
Why It Matters
CareerStart helps students begin answering important questions early:
What am I good at? What do I enjoy? What’s possible for me?
By starting in middle school, students enter high school more engaged, more confident, and more prepared to make informed choices.
9-12th Grades
Plan. Prepare. Connect. Launch.
High school is where exploration turns into decision-making and action. CareerStart becomes a personalized roadmap that connects learning to life after graduation.
At this stage, CareerStart helps students:
Align their interests with education, training, and career pathways
Build a verified, skills-based profile beyond grades alone
Connect directly to real opportunities
What Students Experience
Advanced Interest, Skills & Career Matching
Deeper assessments that connect students to careers, education options, and pathways that fit who they are.Academic & Career Planning
Tools that help students understand how courses, credentials, and experiences support their future goals.Skills & Experience Validation
Verified skills, endorsements, and experiences that showcase what students can do — not just what classes they took.Resume & Profile Building
A living digital profile students can use for jobs, internships, scholarships, apprenticeships, college, or military pathways.Direct Access to Opportunities
Safe, permission-based connections to colleges, employers, workforce partners, and service organizations.
Why It Matters
CareerStart helps students answer the big questions:
What’s my plan after high school — and how do I get there?
Students graduate with:
Clear direction
Documented skills and experiences
Real connections to post-secondary opportunities
A Platform That Grows With the Student
CareerStart is not a one-time program — it’s a continuous journey. Students build on what they discover in middle school and refine it through high school, creating a seamless bridge from education to workforce.
