Full Stack Software Developer

Pathful
Pathful is a K-16 workforce readiness platform that integrates college and career readiness, work-based learning, and employability services into a single solution. It enables students to connect with industry professionals and track their progress towards workforce requirements, enhancing their career exploration and planning efforts.
- Education Technology
Funding
Funding not disclosed

Founders
Product
Problem
Many K-12 and higher education institutions struggle to effectively prepare students for the workforce, often lacking integrated solutions for career exploration, work-based learning, and employability skills development. This disconnect between education and industry needs results in graduates who are ill-equipped for the demands of the modern workplace.
Solution
Pathful offers a unified K-16 workforce readiness platform that integrates college and career readiness tools, work-based learning experiences, and employability skills training. The platform connects students with industry professionals through virtual events, mentorship opportunities, and real-world projects, providing exposure to various career paths. Pathful also offers asynchronous career coaching, requirements reporting, and career fair planning tools. By consolidating these resources into a single platform, Pathful aims to bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring students are well-prepared for future employment.
Target Audience
Pathful primarily targets K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and workforce development organizations seeking to enhance their career readiness programs and improve student outcomes.
Features
- Virtual guest speaker sessions connecting students with industry professionals
- Virtual workplace tours providing insights into different work environments
- Virtual job shadow videos offering real-life perspectives on various careers
- Industry-led projects allowing students to apply their knowledge in practical scenarios
- Readiness lessons and courses focused on developing essential employability skills
- Asynchronous career coaching guiding students through career exploration and planning
- Requirements reporting tools tracking student progress towards work-based learning and college and career exploration requirements
- Career fair planning module facilitating virtual career events