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When CCR feels overwhelming, Orchard makes it manageable.

Orchard supports Michigan schools in meeting College and Career Readiness standards through engaging, student-centered career exploration tools.
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Watch how real professionals found their way and see how Orchard can help your students do the same.
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Finally, a Career Readiness Platform Built for School Counselors

From middle school through high school, Orchard provides intuitive, AI-powered tools that make postsecondary planning easier while staying aligned with Michigan’s College and Career Readiness standards.

With an AI-powered career planner, real-world job insights, and engaging content, Orchard makes it easy for Michigan's school counselors and educators to guide students toward informed, confident career decision.

Think of Orchard as the world’s largest career day, every day, helping students plan for the careers of the future.

You’re doing a lot. Orchard can help.

Let’s make career readiness more manageable for you and your students.

Support every student, even with limited time

Orchard helps you personalize career guidance without one-on-one time with every student. Our AI-powered platform gives students tailored support while keeping you in the loop.

Built for Michigan’s CCR goals

From Career Cluster exploration in middle school to EDP tracking in high school, Orchard aligns with the Michigan Career Development Model and Merit Curriculum.

Make postsecondary planning less stressful

Easily help students research careers, explore training options, and understand what’s required, without needing multiple tools or extra programs.

Support your students' career readiness journey to success

Easily introduce your students to a world of possibilities, sparking their interest in fields they may not have considered and helping them take the first step toward a fulfilling career.

Discover hundreds of careers

From tech to healthcare, creative industries to engineering, get an inside look at what it’s really like to work in these fields.
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Complement Your Existing Career Readiness Programs

Orchard is here to support your mission by offering the world’s largest library of bite-sized career exploration videos, specifically designed to guide students toward discovering their passion and career direction.

Want to learn more about Orchard at your school?

Pick the learning style

Your students can access career advice anytime, anywhere. Whether in the classroom, during a counseling session, or at home, students can browse short, captivating videos that allow them to explore different fields at their own pace.
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Interactive Learning at Your Students' Fingertips

Orchard's engaging video library breaks down each career path in an easy-to-understand format, showing students what real jobs look like, the skills required, and potential growth opportunities. This empowers students to make choices based on their interests and strengths.

Why wait? Take the first step today!

Whether your students are just beginning to think about their career interests or are actively searching for direction, Orchard covers a wide range of industries and roles to support your schools career readiness program.
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