Connecting youth to meaningful opportunities

We are the single destination for young people to explore and plan for life after high school

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Young electrician working on an electrical panel
Young doctor or nurse examining a patient
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America's talent pipeline is broken

Nearly half of parents of high school students prefer their student not attend a four-year college even if there were no barriers to attending college (including financial)*

1 in 3

students drop out of a bachelor’s degree program

38%

of American adults hold a bachelor’s degree

$40K

is the average loan debt of college students

*Carnegie Corporation of New York study, 2022

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Guiding young people to define their own path

With the rise of local, regional, and national training programs offering options such as certifications and apprenticeships, all young people have the opportunity to discover purposeful pathways out of high school.

Point of Beginning's research-driven platform empowers young adults with the tools they need to define and navigate their futures.

Our proven and personalized cycle

Discover

Explore

Plan

Choose

Act

We provide young people with broad exposure to the world of learning and the world of work with our comprehensive database of postsecondary opportunities.

Over 1,500 young adults have progressed from discovery to action guided by Point of Beginning's cycle.

Discover

Explore

Plan

Choose

Act

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