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Discovering futures, one career at a time.
Real conversations with real professionals. Every episode pairs someone just starting out with a veteran in the same career — so you can see the full arc of a job before you commit.
What is The 13th Grade?
School takes you through 12th grade — but then what? The 13th Grade is the education that traditional school never gives you: honest, human stories about what real careers actually look like. We interview two people in the same job — one just starting out and one who's been at it for years — so you can see the full picture before you choose your path.
Watch Real Stories
Each episode is an honest conversation with two people in the same career — no scripts, no sugar-coating.
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Take our career quiz, browse the career library, and find paths that match your interests and strengths.
Join the Community
Suggest careers, vote on what we cover next, and connect with a community that's figuring it out together.
Latest Episodes
New careers, new perspectives, every month.
Software Engineer
From debugging code at 2 AM to building products used by millions — two software engineers share what it really takes to break into tech, stay current, and find meaning in the work beyond the screen.
Emergency Room Nurse
The beeping monitors, the split-second decisions, and the moments that make it all worth it. Two ER nurses — one fresh out of nursing school and one with decades on the floor — reveal the truth about healthcare's front line.
Electrician
No student debt, hands-on problem solving every day, and a career that's impossible to outsource. Two electricians explain how the trades can offer financial freedom, job security, and genuine pride in your work.
Who This Is For
Students
You're told to “pick a major” or “figure out your future,” but nobody shows you what jobs actually look like day-to-day. We do. Watch real people in real careers, take a quiz to discover what fits you, and explore a library of job profiles that go way beyond a job title.
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Parents & Educators
You want to help the young people in your life explore their options — but the world of careers has changed since you were their age. Use our episodes, career library, and quiz as free classroom or dinner-table resources. Trusted, ad-free, and built with your students in mind.
Resources for educatorsWhat We Believe
Education
Real-world knowledge school doesn't teach
Growth
Every career starts with a single step
Community
Connecting students with professionals who care
Opportunity
Opening doors you didn't know existed
Impact
Helping you find work that matters to you
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