Couragion provides an interactive platform for career exploration in STEM, utilizing work-based learning experiences and data-driven insights to connect students with relevant educational pathways and industry credentials. The platform specifically addresses the lack of engagement and representation in STEM careers among underrepresented groups, enhancing students' skills and aspirations through practical challenges in computer science, engineering, and data.
Funding
$250K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many students, particularly those from underrepresented groups, lack sufficient exposure to STEM careers and the educational pathways required to pursue them. Traditional career exploration tools often fail to engage students or connect classroom learning to real-world applications, leading to disinterest and a lack of awareness regarding STEM opportunities. This gap contributes to a shortage of skilled workers in critical STEM fields.
Solution
Couragion provides an interactive platform designed to increase student engagement with STEM career exploration through work-based learning experiences. The platform connects classroom concepts to real-world applications, allowing students to explore various STEM fields like computer science, engineering, and data science through practical challenges. By outlining the necessary education and industry credentials for different career paths, Couragion helps students, especially girls and students of color, identify "best fit" careers and develop essential skills. The platform tracks student aspiration, intention, and motivation, providing data-driven insights to educators and administrators.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes educators, administrators, and school districts seeking to enhance STEM career exploration and engagement among middle and high school students, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Features
- Interactive STEM career exploration platform with work-based learning experiences
- Practical challenges in computer science, engineering, and data science
- Clear pathways outlining education and industry credentials for various STEM careers
- Focus on engaging underrepresented groups, particularly girls and students of color
- Data-driven insights to track student aspiration, intention, and motivation
- Integration with existing curriculum to connect classroom learning to real-world applications