In this episode of the High School Hamster Wheel podcast, I am joined by Jared Chung, executive director of CareerVillage.org, a nonprofit that provides online career advising to help young people prepare for their future careers. Jared discusses the organization’s flagship career Q&A platform where young people can ask any career-related question and receive answers from over 150,000 volunteer professionals. He also introduces their new AI Career Coach, which offers mock interviews, resume feedback, and other career development tools. During our discussion, we cover how the community-driven model works, the impact of the platform, and how volunteers and learners can get involved. The episode offers valuable insights for parents, educators, and young people seeking reliable career guidance.
About Jared Chung
Jared Chung has been at the forefront of technology, education, and social impact for over a decade. As the Founder and Executive Director of CareerVillage.org, Jared has led technology platforms that have reached over 7M unique individuals and has earned innovation awards from Lumina Foundation, Fast Foward, Points of Light, Zendesk Foundation, and more. Under his leadership, CareerVillage has recently expanded to become a multi-service organization with their new AI Career Coach platform, an innovative tool set to transform the way individuals prepare for careers. He holds a B.S. in Finance from NYU Stern, where he first began working with education organizations on a pro-bono basis.
Episode Highlights
- CareerVillage.org Overview
- Crowdsourcing Career Advice
- Community Engagement and Impact
- How CareerVillage Works
- The Origin Story of CareerVillage
- AI Career Coach: The New Frontier
- Advice for Parents and Final Thoughts
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