Empower students to explore by building professional connections
We train teachers and staff to deliver experiential learning curriculum that helps high school students assess and build durable skills and relationships with professionals.
The #1 curriculum and teacher certification
for increasing student confidence and agency
800+
high school teachers, counselors, and staff have completed Career Launch certification
97%
of high school students report significant gains in comfortability reaching out to a professional to have a conversation about college or career
82 NPS
students highly recommend the Career Launch Immersive Experience curriculum to peers
"Career Launch is a great way for High school students to explore potential careers while developing their professional network. The communication skills that students learn are crucial to life regardless of their path after high school. Students who complete the program are well-prepared to continue having career conversations to find their voice and purpose while building connections."
Scott Reindl
Coordinator, 21st Century Career Readiness
Anaheim Unified School District
An immersive experience for students
Interactive workbook
A digital or physical workbook detailing the specific steps and action items of the Career Launch Method and Explore Your Social Capital Method
Micro-learning videos
Engaging 3-5 minute videos mapped to the workbook content. Multiple delivery methods including embedding within your LMS.
Classroom/group coaching sessions
Group sessions led by a certified facilitator to support students in taking the right steps and taking action on the content they are learning.
High school Career Readiness Inventory
A 15-minute assessment developed with the Gates Foundation to bring awareness of career exploration and career readiness best practices to students.
Faculty and staff certifications
Our train-the-facilitator model equips teachers and staff across various roles and departments to lead students in best-of-class experiential learning curricula.
Certification features
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4 hours of synchronized, virtual training
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Access to an online resource portal, with slide decks, teaching guides, etc.
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Optional monthly community sessions
Case study:
Embedding career readiness into ELA core courses
→ Embedded Career Launch into core English Language Arts (ELA) courses, making career readiness part of the required student experience—not an elective or add-on
→ 20,000 students across the district completed the High School Career Readiness Inventory, enabling large-scale measurement and insight into student readiness
→ Focused on building students’ social capital through structured career conversations with adults—an approach rarely taught in traditional classrooms
→ Scaled through teacher training and flexible implementation, allowing adoption across nearly every high school in the district
“My favorite part of the curriculum was when we identified the people in our network besides our parents or direct family. It really helped me realize how many professionals I already knew and the value of continuing to build your network”
- Emma G., student
“I was extremely impressed by the student's preparation, email, follow-ups, facilitation of the conversation, and thoughtful questions. I even told my friends and co-workers about it. To be honest, I would love to have him work on my team!”
- Derek A., professional who spoke with a student in the program
Case study:
CTE - a stackable model at Livermore High School
→ Livermore High School integrated Career Launch across a multi-year sequence within its Green Engineering Academy
→ 10th-grade students begin with Explore Your Social Capital, developing foundational communication and career exploration skills
→ 11th-grade students continue with Launch Your Career, expanding their skills through career conversations with professionals in their fields of interest
→ Delivered through structured, in-class instruction (5–8 hours total) and embedded into coursework, making career readiness part of the academic experience
“It's impossible to know all the details of a job without speaking to someone who's actually worked there, so I really appreciated this experience.”
- Ashton L., student
“Although I was nervous at first, I am glad I was pushed out of my comfort zone to learn more about what my future could be like. I'm now more excited for what comes next after high school.”
- Abigail S., student