Helping Students Reach Their Ideal Career Paths
Education technology is playing a critical role in helping learners find the right pathways to their ideal career. PeopleGrove, a San Francisco-based higher education career access platform, recently acquired jobZology and its flagship product PathwayU to further this mission. PathwayU is a SaaS-based service that assists higher education students with their career pathways by using predictive assessments.
PathwayU’s patented predictive technology enables users to identify and explore academic and career pathways that are aligned with their goals and values. Through a guided and interactive self-discovery experience, learners can translate their interests, personality, workplace preferences, and more into career options. With this knowledge, students have the confidence and motivation to persist and graduate.
This acquisition reinforces PeopleGrove’s commitment to delivering innovative academic and career advising capabilities that can help learners make informed decisions. Integrating PathwayU’s assessments into PeopleGrove’s platform will provide a holistic and personalized approach to career guidance.
Co-founder of PeopleGrove, Reilly Davis, stated: “PeopleGrove’s acquisition of jobZology and PathwayU reinforces our dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions for career development and educational guidance. Our combined expertise allows us to create an unrivalled experience for our learners.”
Since its launch, over 1.2M assessments have been completed by 500,000 learners at 160 colleges and universities. This strategic move enhances PeopleGrove’s commitment to offering innovative academic and career advising capabilities that intelligently guide learners along their professional journeys.
Chief Executive Officer of jobZology, Travis Hevelone, commented on the deal: “PathwayU is a powerful instrument for academic and career advisors: better data and more engagement with these services at a greater scale. As part of the PeopleGrove platform, learners can continue their journey beyond the exploration phase. Imagine course-embedded projects appear as a match to their interests. Near peer and alumni mentors who have similar backgrounds become accessible for outreach. Internships and jobs where they are connected through alumni can allow learners to gain an advantage in the application process. PeopleGrove makes classroom-to-career vision a reality.”
Educators are thus presented with an invaluable tool to support their students in finding the right academic and career pathways. With the help of PeopleGrove and jobZology, they can ensure that their students make informed decisions that align with their goals and aspirations. Ultimately, this success pays back in the form of a loyal and highly engaged alumni community.
