This platform connects students with mentors who share similar backgrounds and experiences, fostering grit, resilience, and confidence. By providing access to relatable role models, the platform aims to empower students to pursue their dreams and expand the pipeline of diverse talent for employers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Students often lack clear visibility into diverse career paths and struggle to connect their education with real-world job opportunities. This lack of exposure can lead to uncertainty, demotivation, and difficulty in making informed decisions about their future careers.
Solution
Wingspans is a career exploration platform that uses storytelling to immerse students in the world of work and help them discover potential career paths. The platform features a library of in-depth career stories and mini-documentaries showcasing professionals from various backgrounds and industries. By providing authentic insights into different roles, Wingspans helps students expand their understanding of career possibilities, identify relatable role models, and develop actionable plans for their future. The platform also offers personalized portfolios and career planning tools to further support students in their career exploration journey.
Target Audience
Wingspans primarily targets students in secondary and higher education, as well as educators and employers seeking to connect with and cultivate emerging talent.
Features
- Library of over 700 in-depth career stories and 40+ mini-documentaries
- Story-driven smart assessment using proprietary algorithms to recommend careers based on student interests and skills
- Personalized portfolios for students to highlight their unique abilities and interests
- Career planning tools to help students develop timelines and actionable plans
- Employer profiles to connect students with companies and potential job opportunities
- Gamification elements to motivate students and reward their progress
- Integration with Single Sign-On (SSO) for easy account creation and access