An easy way to spark career conversations in your classroom.
HopeST is a free, nonprofit-built app that helps students explore real-world careers and imagine their futures. Whether you're introducing career exploration for the first time or expanding a college & career readiness program, HopeST meets students where they are and inspires them to dream big.
✅ Nonprofit Mission – Focused on student success
✅ Future-Facing – Helping students explore real career paths
✅ Ready to Go – Start using it today, for free
✅ Committed to Student Data Privacy
Learn how to introduce HopeST using the training materials
Use the Educator Slide Deck, Training Video, and Student Slide Deck found in the “Get Started Resources for Educators” section below. These tools will help you quickly understand how the app works and how to walk your students through it with minimal prep.
Sign up for the HopeST Facilitator Dashboard
This gives you access to the educator tools and lets you support students as they explore careers.
Tip: Once you're signed in, you'll also have access to the Custom Lesson Plan Generator, a quick way to build tailored classroom activities based on your goals.
Share the app with your students
Students can download the app on their phones or use the web version (Chromebook-friendly).
Let students explore careers they’ve never imagined
They’ll chat with AI-powered professionals and start connecting interests to real jobs.
Use the sections below to explore lesson plans, support tools, and more.