Our story

Every year, millions of high school students face one of life's most important questions:

“What am I going to do after graduation?”

For some, the answer is clear. They know where they want to go, what they want to study, or what career they hope to pursue.

But for many others, the future feels uncertain.

They may not know what opportunities exist, which careers match their interests, how to afford additional education, or even where to begin.

And while high school counselors work tirelessly to guide students through these decisions, their time and resources are limited.

We believed there had to be a better way.

A school staff member and students exploring options together at a 13th Year kiosk

The Idea That Started It All

What if we could bring the opportunities directly to students?

What if every high school could offer something like a college and career fair, not just once or twice a year, but every school day?

What if students could explore colleges, skilled trades, apprenticeships, military service, and workforce opportunities on their own time, at their own pace, and without feeling pressured?

And what if we could accomplish all of this without adding another financial burden to schools?

Those questions helped shape the vision for 13th Year™.

Our first install

From Idea to Hallway

Here is how the 13th Year™ team installed our very first kiosk in a high school hallway.

  1. The 13th Year team wheeling a boxed 65-inch kiosk down a high school hallway1 Arrival
  2. The 13th Year team assembling the kiosk on the hallway floor2 Assembly
  3. The assembled kiosk standing upright in the hallway3 Standing it up
  4. The finished 13th Year kiosk live in the hallway4 Live for students
Our mission

“Helping schools connect students with opportunities beyond graduation.”

Every Pathway Matters

We believe success after graduation cannot be defined by a single destination.

Some students will pursue a four-year university degree.

Others will thrive at community colleges, technical schools, or in apprenticeships.

Some will serve their country through the military.

Others will enter the workforce, earn industry credentials, or build businesses of their own.

A 13th Year kiosk showing a skilled trades message: Hey! I built that!

Different pathways. Different talents. Equal value.

Our mission is not to tell students which path they should choose.

It is to help them discover the opportunities available, understand their options, and take meaningful steps toward a future they can believe in.