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Career Readiness Software

Secure Their Future in an AI World

The rise of AI means jobs are changing fast. Orchard helps students make informed career decisions aligned with the future economy, so they don’t get left behind.
How Orchard Works
Orchard's AI career readiness software

Growing Popularity of AI-powered Career Exploration

Most students don’t know where to start when it comes to planning their future, and the rise of AI makes choosing the right career path more challenging than ever before. Without up-to-date guidance, they risk feeling overwhelmed or unprepared for the choices ahead. Orchard helps students build confidence by exploring careers early, so they can imagine what’s possible and avoid choosing a path that becomes obsolete.

85%

of students prefer using AI tools when paired with the emotional intelligence of school counselors.

Who We Serve

Orchard’s AI career readiness platform helps schools, districts, parents, and students explore and plan for the future. Whether you’re scaling career guidance across a district or helping your teen find their path, Orchard delivers tailored tools to make career exploration safe, seamless, and impactful.

Schools & Districts

Orchard equips schools and districts with AI-driven tools to scale career readiness effortlessly. From plug-and-play curriculum to actionable student insights, our platform streamlines counseling and aligns with your goals for student success. Transform how your students prepare for their futures.

  • Scalable Solution: Integrate career exploration across classrooms or entire districts with ease.

  • Time-Saving Tools: Ready-to-use lesson plans and automated insights reduce counselor workload.

  • Data-Driven Guidance: Track student engagement and interests to inform advising and individualized graduation plans.

Parents & Students

Orchard makes it fun and easy for students to explore careers and plan their future at their own pace. With Orchie, our AI career buddy, teens discover exciting paths and create clear action plans, perfect for use at home. Parents can support their student’s journey with shareable insights.

  • Fun Exploration: Discover cool careers through videos and AI-guided questions.

  • Easy to Use: Start exploring in minutes with a simple, teen-friendly platform.

  • Clear Next Steps: Build action plans to guide conversations with parents or counselors.

How Orchard Works

A simple path from exploration to action.
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Meet Orchie

Students are introduced to their AI career buddy through a quick lesson at school or at home.
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Explore Careers

Students discover and compare options, watch engaging career spotlights, and reflect on what feels like a good fit. All at their own pace.
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Build an Education Plan

With Orchie’s guidance, students think through why certain careers interest them, what skills they bring, and what education or training they might need.
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Turn Insights Into an Action Plan

Students get a shareable action plan that summarizes their top careers and goals. Educators and parents gain visibility into student progress, creating a foundation for deeper conversations and planning.

What's Included

Everything students need to move from “I’m not sure” to “I’ve got a plan.”

Skills & Interests Assessment

Orchie helps students discover what they’re good at and what careers fit them best.

Personality Insights

Students learn how they think and explore careers that align with their natural strengths.

Career Exploration Videos

Hundreds of short videos and job snapshots to get a real feel for different careers.

Orchie

An AI buddy helping students discover careers, learning strengths, and planning what’s next.

Education Paths

Students compare colleges, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more based on their pros and cons, time, cost, and fit.

Career Focus Tracker

Save favorite careers, reflect on interests, and start narrowing down options.

Personalized Action Plan

Create a step-by-step plan with goals tailored to grade level and career path.

Learning Style Matching

Get training recommendations based on how each student learns best.

Want to learn more about Orchard?

Orchard’s AI career readiness platform helps students explore careers, identify strengths, and build a personalized path to success.

College and Career Readiness Resources

Explore articles and resources designed to help educators, counselors, and administrators support students as they plan for life after high school.

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