START for High Schools

START for High Schools helps students practise the skills employers and colleges look for, explore education pathways and careers, write a first resume and prepare for interviews. Schools offer it to their students.

See it in action

A demo student on START for High Schools: a home page with next steps, Career Explorer and a small project for their plan, two fields side by side, interview practice with feedback, a private portfolio and progress on every test.

What students do

Students work through short, guided activities and come away with a clearer idea of where they could go after high school and how to get there.

Practise the skills employers and colleges look for.
Explore education pathways and the careers they lead to.
Get help writing a first resume.
Practise answering interview questions.

No employability scores for students

Students get feedback and ideas for what to practise next. START for High Schools does not give students an Employability Score.

Available only through schools

Students can't sign up for START for High Schools on their own. They get access through their school. Students need a parent or guardian's permission before they use AI features. If you're a student, ask a teacher or school counsellor whether your school offers START.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum age?

START is for people 18 and older. High school students use START for High Schools, which their school provides, and some colleges offer START to their learners under 18. Nobody under 13 can use START.

Where is student data stored?

In Amazon Web Services data centres in the United States (Oregon). If your institution has specific data location requirements, tell us and we'll talk through the options.

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Bring START to your school

Teachers, counsellors and school leaders can contact us about using START for High Schools with their students. Tell us about your school and the students you have in mind, and we'll take it from there.