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Gen Z Is Already Deciding Where They Want to Work — Are They Choosing You?
Explore Careers connects your brand with over 15 million Gen Z students in high schools, trade schools, and community colleges across the U.S. No noise. No guesswork. Just real access to future talent — before they enter the job market.
Why Top Employers Choose Us:
Unmatched Reach
We’re plugged into thousands of schools nationwide. You get instant visibility with the largest student audience in the country.
Early Brand Impact
Gen Z forms opinions fast. We help you get in early—before competitors do—so you can shape how they see your company, your industry, and their future with you.
A Real Pipeline, Not Just a Job Ad
This isn’t about short-term hires. It’s about building long-term interest, loyalty, and momentum—so when students are ready to work, your name is already top of mind.
Real-Time Feedback
See how students are engaging with your brand—what’s working, what’s resonating, and where to double down. This is talent marketing you can actually measure.
Always-On Presence
Students don’t just think about careers once a year. With Explore Careers, your brand is part of the conversation year-round—not just during job fairs or one-off events.
Future-Proof Talent Strategy
Gen Z is already rewriting the rules of work—values, expectations, communication style. We help you understand them, speak their language, and stay ahead of the curve.
Content That Connects
We know what Gen Z wants to see—and what they scroll past. From employer videos and virtual tours to authentic day-in-the-life stories, we help you craft content that lands.
We Do the Heavy Lifting
No extra workload for your team. We handle strategy, delivery, and distribution—so your employer brand gets in front of millions without bogging down your calendar.
Audience + Reach
Some HR team’s out here trying to build Gen Z connections one cold email at a time… we love the hustle, but there’s a better way.
We’ve already got the audience—and the access. You just need to follow the noise.
15 Million
Students
14 yrs to 24 yrs
Key Influencers
School Counselors
Teachers
Parents + Guardians
26,000
Middle Schools
High Schools
Public
Private
Regional
New - Alumni
5,500
Tech + Trade Schools
Community Colleges
New - Alumni
Locations
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia / New Zealand
India
UAE
France
Germany
How do we put your brand where students
live, learn, and scroll?
Zero Hassle. Maximum Impact. Want students to actually remember your brand? That’s what we do. A 12-month program that keeps you front and center—without piling on work for your team.
STOP posting and hoping in 2025 - this is not a 'strategy' for school engagement or recruitment.
eMarketing Campaigns
Our e-Marketing puts you in the inbox—and on the radar. Reach schools directly with updates on careers, events, surveys, and education opportunities. Spark interest, build awareness, and stay top of mind. Want to focus on certain regions? You can target by location, too.
Employee Interview
Employee interviews bring your workplace to life. They give students and school counselors an inside look at real roles, real people, and what it’s actually like to work at your organization—no corporate fluff, just the real story.
Jobs
Don’t Post and Hope. Get Seen.We send your roles straight into schools—targeted, direct, and on point.
Events & Webinars
Show up where it counts—
no stress, all impact.
Connect with students, teachers, parents, and career advisors at job fairs, school tours, and lunch-and-learns—online or in person. We handle all the logistics so you just show up and shine.
Employer Profiles
ExploreCareers.com is where future talent plugs in. It’s the go-to platform for students, parents, and teachers looking for real career insight—think job intel, employer videos, and straight-talking advice. As a partner, you get a branded profile that puts your company front and center, helping you connect with the next generation before anyone else does.
91%
Boost in Brand Interest
Students don’t just want to hear about your company—they want to connect with it. 78% of high school and trade school students say they’re more likely to become interested in a company after engaging directly through outreach or school programs.
Explore Careers gets your brand in front of students—early, directly, and where decisions are made.
78%
Higher Application Rates
Seven in ten students say they’re more likely to apply for jobs at companies they connected with during school. Early engagement builds real application intent.
Explore Careers connects you before they hit the job market.
83%
Higher Retention of Young Talent
When companies build relationships early, young talent sticks around. Employers that engage students during high school see a 83% boost in retention within the first two years.
Explore Careers helps you make that early connection—so when they join you, they stay.
80%
Word-of-Mouth Impact:
Positive experiences spread fast—80% of students will talk about them. That chatter defines your brand while future talent is still deciding who they see themselves with.
Explore Careers turns student engagement into real influence that spreads.
Gen Z Doesn’t Wait. Why Are You?
The Reality
Most employers are flying blind when it comes to Gen Z. They’re not in schools. They’re not speaking the right language. They’re getting left behind.
Explore Careers Changes That.
We give you the platform, the message, and the momentum to show up where it counts — inside schools, in front of students, and ahead of your competition. No more guesswork. No more missed opportunities.
You only get one chance to make a first impression with Gen Z.
We make sure it counts!
Competitive Advantage
Built for high schools and trade schools — not college grads.
We reach students while they’re still deciding — not after they’ve already chosen.
Features | Explore Careers | Handshake | Indeed / ZipRecruiter |
|---|---|---|---|
Target Audience | High schools, trade schools,
community colleges | College student focus | All job seekers, no school focus |
Student Access | 15M+ across 26,000+ schools | 12M (college - primary audience) | Broad, unfocused |
Custom eMarketing &
Campaigns | ✅ Included | ❌ Extra | ❌ Not offered |
Dedicated Partnership
Manager | ✅ Included | ❌ Extra (or self-service only) | ❌ None |
Total Employer Visibility | ✅ In schools, in classrooms, and online | ❌ On platform only | ❌ On site only, ad-dependent |
Webinars & In-School
Events | ✅ Included | ❌ Limited! | ❌ Not offered |
Brand Awareness Focus | ✅ Long-term pipeline | ❌ Transactional | ❌ Job-first only |
Parental / Educator
Reach | ✅ Built-in | ❌ Not offered | ❌ Broad, unfocused |
Global Reach | ✅ Global | ❌ USA-only | ✅ But no education partnerships |
Become a partner
Instant access. Total coverage. Zero legwork
We cap the number of organizations we work with to ensure every partner gets the spotlight they deserve.
Opportunities to join are limited — and in high demand. If you're looking to lead the conversation with students and schools,
now is the time to act. Once we're full, we're full.
Important: Gen Z doesn’t respond to cold job ads — they respond to brands they believe in.
We help you show up early, build relevance, and earn their attention before you ask them to apply.
Starter
$15,500
yearly
$1,290 per month
The Starter package instantly connects you with high schools and career influencers in a way that would take years to build on your own.
Inclusions:
✓ 1x Profile on ExploreCareers.com
✓ 1x Events or Webinars
✓ 1x Monthly eMarketing Campaign
✓ 1x Video Interview - Day in the Life
✓ 5x Student Job Postings
Growth
$19,500
yearly
$1,625 per month
The Growth package is your springboard to national visibility and deeper brand connection. It’s built for employers who want to move beyond awareness — and into action.
Inclusions:
✓ 1x Profile on ExploreCareers.com
✓ 2x Events or Webinars
✓ 2x eMarketing Campaigns
✓ 2x Video Interview - Day in the Life
✓ 10x Student Job Postings
✓ Access to Event Calendar
Advantage
$25,000
yearly
$2,500 per month
Our flagship package — built for brands that want to lead. Advantage puts your company in front of millions of students with unmatched reach and frequency.
Inclusions:
✓ 1x Profile on ExploreCareers.com
✓ 3x Events or Webinars
✓ 2x Monthly eMarketing Campaigns
✓ 2x Targeted eMarketing Campaigns
✓ 3x Video Interview - Day in the Life
✓ Unlimited Student Job Postings
✓ Priority Access to Event Calendar
Tech/Trade & Community College
$5,500
yearly
$458 per month
This is your fast-track to students who are already trained, qualified, and eager to start work. If you’re looking for apprentices, entry-level workers, or trade-ready talent — this is where they are.
✓ Cannot be purchased separately.
✓ Add to Starter, Growth, Advantage
CEOs: Make School Engagement Top Priority.
Why are CEOs stepping into schools?
Because waiting isn’t a winning strategy.
The smartest companies aren’t chasing talent—they’re growing it.
Getting in early means shaping minds, building trust, and making career paths real before students even hit the job market.
ExploreCareers isn’t just a platform. It’s a pipeline.
Direct access to future thinkers, builders, and leaders—before anyone else gets a shot.
This is how future-proofing looks.
Show up early. Show them what’s possible. And they’ll show up for you.
Why ExploreCareers?
Because it works. Proven results. Real connections. It saves us time, money, and puts our brand in front of the people we want—and need.
“Top talent doesn’t wait — and neither can we. Reaching students early lets us build real relationships and stand out as the employer they want to choose.”
Jamie Dimond
CEO, JP Morgan Chase
“We don’t wait for talent to come to us — we go to where it starts. That’s how we stay ahead.”
Jeff Bezos
Founder, Amazon
“High school engagement gives us something every employer wants: a head start.”.
Jane Frazer
CEO, Citi Group
“The fight for talent starts sooner than most think. By showing up in high schools, we position ourselves as a name students already know — and want to work for.”
Jim Farley
CEO, Ford Motor Co
