Meet students where they are
A Modern Guidance Resource
13th Year™ places interactive college and career kiosks inside high schools. Students explore colleges, trades, military service, scholarships and careers every school day, and connect directly with the opportunities that fit them.
Trusted inside high school hallways, every school day
And growing, as students explore their options inside the high schools they already attend.
- College
- Military
- Trades
- Careers
College, trades, military service and direct-to-workforce careers.
Not once or twice a year at a college fair. Think of it as a 24/7 digital college and career fair.
- Installed
- Supported
- Supports counselors
13th Year™ installs and supports the kiosk. It is built to dovetail with your existing programs and support your counselors, not burden them.
For the students of every partner high school: $500 to a student each semester, plus a $3,000 network-wide award each semester.
Who we serve
High Schools
Give every student a clear next step after graduation, at no cost to your school. 13th Year™ places a college and career kiosk in your building where students explore colleges, trades, military service and careers before, during and after school. Your students gain access to $1,000 a year in dedicated scholarships, $500 each semester, and your counselors gain a resource built to support their work, not burden it.
Bring 13th Year™ to Your High School See how it works for high schools
Colleges & Universities
Be part of students' daily routine and let them reach out to you the moment they are interested. Feature programs, campus visits and application deadlines right where students will see them.
Explore partner solutions
Military
Students exploring service can learn how to serve with purpose and distinction, gain skills, and access education and career benefits, then choose to connect with your recruiting team.
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Trades
Show students the skilled trades and technical programs that need their talents, with videos and stories that bring the work to life. Interested students opt in to hear from you.
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Careers
Employers can show students the real-world jobs and industries that need their talents, right in their school. Students who want to learn more choose to connect with your team.
Explore partner solutionsEducation's partner for what comes after graduation
Students explore. Schools guide. College and career partners connect with students who want to hear from them.
Instant connection to students
Students who choose to connect with you, with the context your team needs to follow up personally.
For partnersSchool-by-school insight
See where student interest is coming from, so recruiters and counselors know where to focus and what to talk about.
For partnersRich storytelling
Share videos, student stories and program highlights that bring your pathways to life.
For partnersA free resource for your high school
13th Year™ installs and supports a college and career kiosk in your building at no cost, so every student has a place to explore what comes next.
For high schoolsPathway Scholarships
$1,000 a year for the students of every partner high school, $500 each semester, plus $6,000 a year in network-wide awards, $3,000 each semester.
For high schoolsEvery pathway in one place
Colleges, trades, military service and careers, explored at each student's own pace.
For high schoolsFrom hallway curiosity to a real conversation
Discover
Students explore colleges, careers, trades and military pathways on a large touch screen inside their own school.
Explore
Programs, stories and videos help students picture their next step, with guidance from counselors they already trust.
Connect
When a student is interested, they choose to connect with that school or organization right from the kiosk.
Follow up
Partners reach out while interest is high, and students graduate with a clearer plan.
Students use it every day
Real students, real hallways, at partner high schools.
“Helping schools connect students with opportunities beyond graduation.”The 13th Year™ mission Read our story & meet the team
Common questions from schools and partners
What is 13th Year™?
13th Year™ places interactive college and career kiosks inside high schools through its Student Pathway System™. Students explore colleges, trades, military service, scholarships and careers every school day, and connect directly with the opportunities that fit them.
Do students actually use it?
Yes. Thousands of students interact with 13th Year™ kiosks every day to explore their future. They browse colleges, trades, military service, scholarships and careers right in the hallways of the schools they already attend, and together they have logged more than 211,000 student interactions so far.
Is the 13th Year™ an extra year of high school?
No. 13th Year™ is named for the year right after 12th grade: whatever comes next for a student, whether that's college, a trade or technical program, military service or a career. It is not an additional grade or year of high school.
What does 13th Year™ cost a high school?
There is no cost to high schools. 13th Year™ installs and supports the kiosk, and it is built to dovetail with your existing programs and support your counselors, not burden them.
What’s the catch?
There is no catch. Truly. The program is funded by your community partners. There is no cost or subscription, ever.
How do colleges and career partners connect with students?
Partners feature their programs, campus visits and deadlines on the kiosk. When a student is interested, they choose to connect right from the kiosk, and the partner's team follows up while interest is high.
What scholarships are available to students?
Every partner high school receives $1,000 a year in dedicated scholarships for its students, with a $500 award going to a student each semester. Students also have a chance at the network-wide award: $3,000 each semester, $6,000 a year. Awards follow the Official Scholarship Rules.
How is student information protected?
Students are not tracked simply for walking by or viewing kiosk content. Information is shared only when a student chooses to submit a form, application or request for follow-up.
How do we get started?
Contact the 13th Year™ team for a short walkthrough. We'll show you how Student Pathway System™ works and how it fits your school or recruitment goals.
Ready to connect with 13th Year™?
Tell 13th Year™ a little about your school or organization, and the team will be in touch.
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