When education and industry operate in isolation, we fail to prepare learners for successful careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM).
Rigid curricula leave little time to foster real-world knowledge and skills, leaving learners underprepared for college and unsure about the value of education.
of high school graduates reported feeling moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for college and careers.
In a constantly shifting social, economic, and technological landscape, learners question whether their degrees are worth the time, money, and effort.
of Americans agree that higher education needs to change to better serve learners now and in the future.
As demand for STEMM grows, industries directly involved with career-connected learning will be better positioned to capitalize on skilled and innovative workers.
of employers agreed that if high schools taught more real-world skills, they would be much more likely to hire recent graduates.
Rigid curricula leave little time to foster real-world knowledge and skills, leaving learners underprepared for college and unsure about the value of education.
of high school graduates reported feeling moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for college and careers.
In a constantly shifting social, economic, and technological landscape, learners question whether their degrees are worth the time, money, and effort.
of Americans agree that higher education needs to change to better serve students now and in the future.
Lumina Foundation
As demand for STEMM grows, industries directly involved with career-connected learning will be better positioned to capitalize on skilled and innovative workers.
of employers agreed that if high schools taught more real-world skills, they would be much more likely to hire recent graduates.
It’s time we bridge the divide between our K–12 systems and our college, career, and industry preparation programs, which leave too many students behind and perpetuate inequities in our most diverse, underserved, and rural communities.
CareerXplorer unites K–12 education, higher education, and STEMM industries in one streamlined career exploration tool that emphasizes career-connected learning through interactive content.
Our approach to career exploration empowers learners to identify paths to employment in STEMM through career simulations, day-in-the-life duty interactives, education pathways, and career profiles.
Each career features a series of career simulations that give learners the chance to try out a range of relevant skills.
Learners are able to evaluate their interest and make informed decisions about career options.
No prior career experience is needed, making simulations accessible to everyone.
Working with career experts ensures that simulations reflect real-world experiences.
STEMM professionals share insight into the daily demands of careers, ensuring authentic and accurate information.
Co-developing content with educators ensures that lessons align with career skills and duties as well as educational standards and goals.
Emphasis is put on connecting teaching resources to the NGSS Framework and state-level frameworks, such as the Massachusetts CTE Frameworks, making them easy to incorporate into existing lesson plans.
Learning content is supplemented by engaging classroom activities.
Press play to watch a demo video or click below to explore our career simulations.
Guidance from industry experts ensures that only the most important job duties and activities are shown.
Learners are empowered to experience a day in the life of the careers that interest them most.
Interactive features allow learners to further engage with job duties.
Career skills and duties are linked with relevant LabXchange learning resources, creating a frictionless learning experience.
Learners practice useful career skills and reinforce the learning that they have acquired in the classroom.
Press play to watch a demo video or click below to explore the duties of a biological technician.
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Gain key career insights with interactive career profiles.
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Explore careers by skills and abilities.
Save and compare favorite careers.
Get personalized career suggestions.
Access comprehensive teaching guides.
Press play to watch a demo video or click below to explore our interactive career library.
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Feedback from educators, learners, and career advisors demonstrates the important niche that CareerXplorer fills.
"A lot of the information that students are interested in is there…. In the past we've had to piece different platforms together so that students can get all that information, but it looks like here it's in one place."
“I like that students can go to [LabXchange] where they can learn more. That really stood out for me. Especially for high school students who don’t have much access to these learnings.”
“I like how it gives you a snippet of the work life and what [workers] do in the career. So, you can really know what career you're going into. I also like how it's made: it's not just boring facts; these aren’t things you can Google.”
"They are able to explore the simulation with a challenge where they have to behave like a science writer. Not only is it fun, but by the end of it, they truly understand that career and whether they like it or not."
“This is cool because I don't really know much about STEMM fields and careers and I work with people who want to go into STEMM fields. If I'm helping someone out of high school, this is going to be very helpful.”
"An effective tool in assessing what career would be best suited to you, giving you an organized, credible, and realistic overview of the occupation. The simulation was something I haven't seen before on any other website."
“This is way better than what we have. If I were a student interested in this career, I think this alone would give me enough information to make a good conclusion about whether this career would be worth investing my time.”
“I like how it gives you a snippet of the work life and what [workers] do in the career. So, you can really know what career you're going into. I also like how it's made: it's not just boring facts; these aren’t things you can Google.”
“I like that students can go to [LabXchange] where they can learn more. That really stood out for me. Especially for high school students who don’t have much access to these learnings.”
“It is quickly summed up so you don’t have time to get bored. It's good that it's interactive. Most of the tools are just answering questions instead of learning anything. It was more enjoyable than the quizzes I’ve done.”
“This is cool because I don't really know much about STEMM fields and careers and I work with people who want to go into STEMM fields. If I'm helping someone out of high school, this is going to be very helpful.”
“I like the design and layout of the material. It’s easy to read and absorb. I like the visual graphics used as opposed to just blocks of writing. Especially for young people who are on their phones.”
We believe in the power of collaboration. Working together, we can strengthen the bonds across K–12 education, higher education, and STEMM industries in advance of our beta launch in 2025.
Empowering students makes them more prepared and informed for college and careers.
Showcase diverse and modern careers from across STEMM industries.
Teach skills that reflect real-world responsibilities.
Remove barriers for students to chart their own paths in STEMM.
Assisting in efforts to create a more skilled workforce increases corporate visibility and generates positive PR opportunities.
Encourage employees to co-develop and review career profiles.
Consider sponsoring CareerXplorer.
Promote CareerXplorer in your organization.
Supporting learners from classroom to career drives innovation and economic growth.
Advocate for CareerXplorer.
Fund the addition of industries key to your constituency.
Share with stakeholders who would benefit from CareerXplorer.
Sharing first-hand experiences provides insight into what careers actually entail.
Explain the core responsibilities and day-to-day tasks of your job.
Co-develop career simulations with us.
Review career profiles for accuracy and relevance.
Share insider advice and useful tips.
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