Category: Partnerships

More Than a Map: Transforming Futures Through Guided Career Journeys

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At Journeys Map, our mission isn’t just about technology, it’s about people. It’s about empowering individuals to discover their potential, chart clear pathways, and accelerate towards fulfilling careers. We love hearing directly from our community and partners about the tangible difference Journeys Map makes. Recently, two stories stood out, beautifully illustrating how our platform supports users every step of the way.

Grounding Big Visions: A Future Attorney’s Clarity

Imagine having a bold aspiration – like becoming an attorney – but needing a clear path to make it a reality. That’s where our partners at Just In Time Foster Youth come in, and where Journeys Map steps up to help.

As a partner shared, “My career exploration discussion with the participant after our call went well! She truly enjoyed completing the Assessment Outline Tool and we had such a rich discussion about her interest in the legal field and her aspirational goal to become an attorney. Journeys Map is helping us inspire and ground those big visions.”

This story perfectly captures how our tools provide the framework for deep, meaningful conversations. It’s about moving beyond vague dreams to concrete next steps, giving both mentors and participants the clarity needed to build an actionable plan.

Accelerating Futures: Tech Meets Tenacity

One story that continues to inspire our team is that of Daniel Robles. As an early adopter of Journeys Map, Daniel’s experience shows just how powerful career tools can be when paired with the right support system.

Now a Haas Applications & Training Engineer, Daniel recently shared his story at a ConnectED event, where Erin Tanner and Peter Sibley from the Journeys Map team had the chance to meet him in person. Hearing how he navigated his path—from high school student exploring engineering pathways to launching his own drone services business and eventually landing in a role he’s passionate about—was a full-circle moment.

Daniel spoke about how Journeys Map helped him make sense of his options, but just as importantly, he highlighted the key role his school counselor played. That combination of digital guidance and real human connection made all the difference.

His journey is a reminder that when students are given access to clear pathways and start exploring early, they don’t just find a direction, they gain the momentum to truly move forward. Stories like Daniel’s are why we do what we do.

The Power Duo: Personalized Tech Meets Dedicated Guidance

Both the aspiring attorney’s journey with Just In Time Foster Youth and Daniel Robles’s engineering success underscore the same core principle: Journeys Map thrives as a driver. It’s a platform that brings clarity to complex career landscapes, and when combined with the dedication of educators, counselors, and mentors, it creates an unstoppable force for individual growth and workforce development.

These are the real stories that fuel our passion at Journeys Map – seeing our tools contribute to meaningful progress, one inspiring journey at a time. We’re committed to continuing to build and connect, ensuring more individuals can transform their visions into reality.

Lighting the Way: Journeys Map and Project Next Partner to Ignite Student Futures

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We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership that will further empower high school students to confidently navigate their paths to future success: Journeys Map is now the chosen career navigation tool for the incredible work being done at Project Next!

At Journeys Map, our mission is deeply aligned with Project Next’s powerful vision: to ensure every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to choose and confidently step into a future they’re truly ready for. We deeply admire Project Next’s dedication to addressing the critical challenges many students face – the limited resources and planning support, the external pressures, and the resulting struggle in early adulthood, particularly for socioeconomically disadvantaged students, first-generation college attendees, and students of color. Think about a young person, perhaps feeling the weight of uncertainty about what comes next, now discovering a vibrant landscape of career possibilities uniquely tailored to their strengths, all thanks to the combined guidance of Project Next and the intuitive power of Journeys Map.

Project Next’s impact is undeniable. They have already helped over 6,000 students explore a world of opportunities, equipping them with clear plans, real-world confidence, valuable connections, and essential skills like financial literacy and professional networking. Their innovative programs, including Next Level Programming, the Xcelerate Workforce Pathway, and Focused Futures, alongside their vital Next Step Services and Resources like Future Centers and dedicated Career Coaches, provide a comprehensive support system for high school students as they prepare for life after graduation. That feeling of uncertainty, of stepping into a future unwritten – it’s a heavy burden on young hearts. This partnership is about illuminating their path, instilling unwavering confidence, and igniting a passionate excitement for the journeys ahead.

This partnership will integrate the power of Journeys Map’s personalized career exploration platform directly into Project Next’s impactful ecosystem. This isn’t just a merging of resources; it’s a powerful synergy of purpose, a shared commitment to unlocking potential. Through Journeys Map, students working with Project Next will gain access to:

  • Individualized Career Journeys: Utilizing our comprehensive interest and skills assessments, students can embark on deeply customized explorations of diverse career pathways that resonate with their unique talents and aspirations.
  • Expanded Career Awareness: Discovering a wider horizon of career options, including burgeoning industries and the specific skills needed to thrive within them.
  • Skill-Based Exploration: Understanding the vital connection between their current abilities and the demands of future careers, identifying clear pathways for growth and development.
  • Real-World Connections: Leveraging Journeys Map’s framework to more effectively engage with the invaluable contacts and opportunities cultivated by Project Next’s dedicated Career Coaches and their robust community network.

We envision Journeys Map as a powerful digital ally to Project Next’s vital in-person support, enhancing the incredible work of their Career Coaches and enriching the experience within the Future Centers. By providing students with an interactive and self-directed platform, we aim to amplify Project Next’s ability to guide students towards informed decisions about college, trade school, the workforce, and beyond. Project Next empowers students to find their footing; Journeys Map provides them with a clear vista of the summit and the tools to confidently begin their ascent.

Together, Journeys Map and Project Next are committed to ensuring that more high school students have the clarity, confidence, and connections they need to not just walk into their future, but to actively choose it, embrace it, and flourish within it. We are incredibly excited about the transformative possibilities this partnership holds and the profound positive impact we can create in the lives of young people. Stay tuned for more inspiring updates on this powerful collaboration!