Meet Coach, your new AI partner for career services

Boost students’ career readiness with research-backed AI career coaching

Enhance coaching and advising workflows and empower your students with 24/7 high-quality career guidance. 90% of learners report improved career readiness skills after using Coach.

Built with ❤️ by CareerVillage and a coalition of career development organizations.

Clark boothby, director of career services at cal state east bay

[Many] career offices don't have the staffing to meet 1-on-1 with every student - this makes Coach so valuable. It provides instant personalized feedback at scale and curates quality career development resources wherever students are in their own career journey.

Clark Boothby
Career Center Director at Cal State University, East Bay

An innovative, scalable tool for career readiness

I wish we had this resource a million years ago. - Nursing professor, Univ. of Florida

Built for impact, by nonprofits and educators

Provide high-quality career support round the clock, tailored to each student’s unique journey.

Learn how Coach's career development activities are created

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Support career development, at every stage

Extensive, dynamic resource library and research-informed prompts to help facilitate deeper career discussions.

Exploration

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Goal-setting & planning

Skill-building

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Career establishment

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Data-driven insights for learner progress & program outcomes

Custom reports and actionable analytics to inform decision-making and demonstrate ROI.

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Check out our approach to measuring career readiness

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Coach builds your capacity to support students’ career navigation

Coach helps students explore careers aligned with their interests and aspirations, bridges education to employment by connecting coursework to careers, and equips students with tools for successful job searches.

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Personalized career recommendations
Coach has all the details on every career

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Course-to-career mapping
Add your course catalog into Coach (custom feature) to help your students navigate their options

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Network-mapping and learning how to network
Coach offers tips and resources for identifying and cultivating helpful contacts

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Industry and salary insights
Coach has the info students need to make informed decisions about career paths

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Personalized course recommendations
Coach can remember students’ career goals and recommend courses and other resources to get there

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Resume & cover letter assistance
Coach helps students build resumes and cover letters and optimize for specific jobs

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Skills gap analysis
Coach can help students identify and make plans for developing the soft and technical skills they need

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Study skills development
Students can build short or long-term study plans and get expert tips on studying and time management

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Help transitioning into the workforce
Coach is built to provide ongoing career development and support

Solutions to fit your institution’s unique needs

Every institution has different needs when it comes to career guidance and education. With Coach, you’ll have a menu of options to easily implement a solution that works best for you.

Platform customizations

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Course Catalog Sync: Align guidance with your specific course offerings (coming early 2025!)

Integration options

API: Integrate Coach onto your website or platform, to give your learners a seamless experience.

Widget: Add Coach as a customizable widget your students can engage with, without having to leave your website or platform.

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Custom Modules: Co-design activities specific to your programs and initiatives

Custom Prompts: Custom prompts for specific frameworks, languages, or styles

Resource Integration: Incorporate your existing career resources seamlessly (coming early 2025!)

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes, Coach can be customized in a few different ways to your student base and local labor market. These include:

    • Custom designed modules and activities

    • Custom prompts for specific frameworks, languages, or styles

    • Inclusion of your resources and course catalog

    Reach out to learn more!

  • Coach's knowledge base comprises multiple components, including large language models (LLMs) and an educational resource database (ERD). While the update frequency of the LLMs is determined by their providers, our team regularly enhances the ERD with current information and resources from our partnering organizations. We also continuously work to improve the quality and relevance of Coach's outputs.

    Currently, Coach can provide some regional and local-specific information. In the coming months, we plan to integrate more comprehensive and detailed regional/local labor market data, significantly expanding Coach's ability to offer location-specific insights.

  • We offer two integration options: API and a customizable widget. For technical details, pricing, and other questions on these options, please reach out to us.

  • Yes, Coach adheres to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility guidelines. We recognize, however, that there is always room for improvement, and our team is actively working on additional accessibility features, including TTS and improved screen reader compatibility. For more information on Coach's accessibility features, reach out to our team at partner@aicareercoach.org.

  • At CareerVillage, we prioritize the security and privacy of your student data. We use a combination of technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

    Here's a breakdown of our data protection practices:

    • Data Encryption: We employ robust encryption methods to protect your data both in transit and at rest.

    • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your data, and they are required to follow strict security protocols.

    • Regular Monitoring: We continuously monitor our systems for security threats and take prompt action to address any vulnerabilities.

    We only use your data for the following purposes:

    • Providing our services: We use your information to deliver the career coaching and resources you need.

    • Improving our platform: We analyze your data to understand how you use our services and make improvements. User data and interactions are not used to train the AI.

    • Communicating with you: We may use your information to send you important updates or notifications.

    We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

    If you have any further questions about how we protect your data, please don't hesitate to contact us.

  • Yes! We offer customized onboarding (typically includes at least one live onboarding and training session) and ongoing support. We also offer a growing number of resources to help with setting up, troubleshooting, and engaging your learner population.

  • Our pricing model is designed to provide flexibility and accessibility, catering to various institution types and their needs. We offer 'per license' or 'per token' pricing, depending on the solution you're interested in. Discounts may also be available. Learn more about pricing and contact us for a quote!

Have more questions? Connect with us!

Bring AI-powered career coaching to your learners

Learn how Coach can transform student engagement and boost career readiness. Schedule a demo to explore how easy it is to implement. No commitment required!