Empowering Teens: American Student Assistance Expands EvolveMe Platform with AI Tools

American Student Assistance (ASA), a national nonprofit that focuses on transforming career education for young individuals, has recently announced significant enhancements to its EvolveMe platform. This initiative aims to equip teens with essential skills and experiences needed to prepare them for the dynamic workforce.

Launched in 2023, the EvolveMe platform is an award-winning, free tool that helps youth explore career options through various engaging activities. With over 180 diverse career-based tasks designed by innovative partners, the platform has already reached more than two million teens and boasts an impressive completion rate of 81%. This expansion of partnerships, which now includes GoEducate along with existing collaborators such as Skillsline and Get Schooled, will significantly boost the career readiness offerings available to users.

New Partnership with GoEducate

The newly added partner, GoEducate, offers a free marketplace powered by AI that enables students and job seekers to identify in-demand career pathways while also addressing skills shortages within communities. GoEducate's robust platform integrates education programs, job postings, internships, and apprenticeships, making it a valuable addition to EvolveMe. Eric Kmiec, CEO of GoEducate, emphasizes the goal of bridging the gap between K-12 education and the post-high school experience, ensuring that students are well-informed about their career opportunities.

Enhancements from Existing Partners

Skillsline

Skillsline has been a pioneering partner of EvolveMe since it launched, and their ongoing contributions have proven effective. By providing quick, interactive microlessons, Skillsline has helped deliver over 200,000 lessons focused on developing essential life skills like stress management and effective communication. Courtney Reilly, Co-Founder of Skillsline, notes that these human skills often overlooked in traditional education are critical for success in both careers and personal development.

Get Schooled

Another key partner, Get Schooled, has introduced an AI-powered Resume Builder to the platform. This innovative tool allows youth to create personalized resumes quickly and efficiently, a major advantage in today’s competitive job market. It connects students with tailored resources and supports them in highlighting their strengths effectively. John Branam, Executive Director of Get Schooled, underscores the importance of providing young people with the tools they need for success in higher education and early job placements.

Tallo

With a wide array of careers and certifications at their disposal, Tallo empowers teens to actively explore potential career paths. Their collaboration with EvolveMe focuses on creating seamless access to various opportunities while helping young users build skills and networks for a successful future. CEO Allison Danielsen emphasizes the importance of empowering young talent through incredible resources that impact their career exploration experience.

Additional Support from ProjectSet

ProjectSet is another vital component of EvolveMe, offering personalized experiences through on-demand videos, accredited masterclasses, and mentor-guided projects. This initiative is crucial in fostering durable skills and is rapidly growing. Co-Founder Dhruva Banerjee points out that ProjectSet’s goal aligns with ASA’s mission to democratize skill and career readiness access for middle and high school students.

Exploring Career Opportunities

EvolveMe is not just about gaining skills; it also helps teens identify their interests, strengths, and potential career paths. With various features such as the Future Network, which showcases actual career journeys of young professionals, and Futurescape, a mobile-centric experience tailored to individual interests, EvolveMe enriches the career exploration process for teens.

About American Student Assistance (ASA)

American Student Assistance is at the forefront of transforming career education for youth. By offering free digital experiences like EvolveMe, ASA enables middle and high school students to discover their passions, understand their strengths, and make informed career choices. ASA is dedicated to empowering the next generation with the necessary skills to thrive in an ever-changing job landscape.

To learn more about how ASA is shaping the future of career readiness through EvolveMe, visit asa.org.