For Parents & Educators
Free, trustworthy career exploration content you can confidently recommend to your students or children.
Why Career Exploration Matters
Research consistently shows that students who explore careers early make more informed decisions about their education, feel less anxious about the future, and are more motivated in school. Yet most schools don't have the time or resources to provide meaningful career exposure beyond a single career day.
The 13th Grade fills that gap with free, engaging content that meets students where they are — on their screens, in their language, with stories that feel real.
How to Use The 13th Grade
In the Classroom
Show an episode during advisory, homeroom, or career-readiness class. Each one is 20-28 minutes — perfect for a class period with discussion time.
As an Assignment
Have students take the career quiz, pick a career profile to research, or watch an episode and write a reflection. Ready-made engagement.
At Home
Watch an episode together at dinner. Use the career library to explore options. Start a conversation about what excites your child — not just what pays well.
Why You Can Trust Us
Nonprofit — no ads, no sponsored content, no hidden agenda
Student-run — we understand our audience because we are our audience
Real professionals — every guest is verified and shares honest, unscripted stories
Free forever — career exploration shouldn't cost anything
Privacy-first — we don't collect personal data from students
Bring The 13th Grade to Your School
Interested in partnering, hosting a screening, or having us present to your students? We'd love to hear from you.