Student Catalyst Gateway is a web platform that consolidates academic advising, micro‑learning modules, and employer‑posted opportunities for post‑secondary students. It uses an AI‑driven recommendation engine linked to university SIS via SSO to match students with relevant skill pathways, workshops, and job openings, and provides scheduling, competency tracking, and secure data export for resume building.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many post‑secondary students lack a single, organized source for academic advising, skill‑building resources, and career‑placement opportunities, leading to fragmented information and delayed transitions into the workforce. This gap often results in inefficient use of time, missed internship or job prospects, and reduced alignment between coursework and labor‑market demands.
Solution
Student Catalyst Gateway aggregates academic and professional development content into a unified web platform that matches students with relevant advising services, skill workshops, and employer connections. The system uses a data‑driven recommendation engine to surface opportunities based on a student’s program of study, completed coursework, and expressed career interests. Users can schedule virtual advising sessions, enroll in curated micro‑learning modules, and track application progress through a personalized dashboard. Integration with university student information systems enables automatic verification of enrollment status and credit completion, ensuring that recommendations remain current. Employers and internship providers can post openings directly to the platform, where they are matched to qualified candidates using predefined eligibility criteria. All interactions are logged in a secure, GDPR‑compliant database, allowing students to export their activity history for inclusion in resumes or e‑portfolios.
Target Audience
The primary users are undergraduate and graduate students seeking coordinated academic advising and career development, while university career centers and partner employers use the platform to reach qualified candidates.
Features
- AI‑powered recommendation engine that aligns academic programs with industry‑relevant skill pathways and job openings
- Single sign‑on (SSO) integration with campus identity providers (e.g., Azure AD, Shibboleth) for seamless enrollment verification
- Calendar sync and automated reminder system for advising appointments, workshops, and application deadlines
- Modular micro‑learning library with competency tracking and badge issuance via Open Badges standard
- Employer portal for posting vetted opportunities, with automated candidate matching based on program prerequisites and skill tags
- Secure data storage with role‑based access controls and audit logging to meet GDPR and FERPA requirements
- Exportable activity reports in PDF and JSON formats for resume building or academic advising reviews
- Mobile‑responsive interface and native iOS/Android app for on‑the‑go access to resources and notifications