Forage provides free job simulations designed by leading employers, allowing students to gain practical experience and develop essential career skills. This platform enhances job readiness by enabling users to complete real-world tasks and earn certificates, significantly increasing their chances of employment.
Funding
$37M 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 lack practical experience and struggle to develop essential career skills, making it difficult to secure employment after graduation. Traditional education often doesn't provide a clear understanding of day-to-day tasks in specific roles or industries. This gap between academic knowledge and real-world job requirements hinders students' ability to confidently apply for and succeed in competitive job markets.
Solution
Forage addresses this gap by providing free, employer-designed job simulations and short courses that allow students to gain practical experience and explore various career paths. The platform offers a risk-free environment where users can complete tasks that replicate real-world work, guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry professionals. By participating in these simulations, students can build confidence, develop essential skills, and earn certificates to enhance their resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Forage also offers "shorts," which are short courses designed to help students quickly learn about different roles and companies.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is students and recent graduates seeking to gain practical experience, explore career options, and develop essential skills to improve their job readiness.
Features
- Free access to job simulations designed by leading employers across diverse industries
- Self-paced learning environment with no applications or prior experience required
- Task-based simulations that replicate real-world responsibilities and challenges
- Pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry professionals for guidance
- Certificate of completion awarded upon successful completion of a job simulation
- "Shorts" or short courses to quickly learn about different roles and companies
- Career path guidance to help students identify relevant job simulations