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The skills that get people hired are not being taught.

The POP Initiative bridges the gap between education and employment – equipping young workers with the essential workplace skills to succeed in today’s work environment.

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75% found recent graduates unsatisfactory.

9 in 10 found recent graduates unsatisfactory.

89% Actively avoid hiring recent graduates.

The Problem

Converging forces have created a crisis

1. No one is teaching these skills

Integrates into CTE, workforce readiness, and college and career prep programs. Short enough for segment of a class period. Structured enough to stand alone – or pair with an instructor – led discussion.
2. Technology has replaced human interaction

Integrates into CTE, workforce readiness, and college and career prep programs. Short enough for segment of a class period. Structured enough to stand alone – or pair with an instructor – led discussion.
3. AI is raising the stakes, not lowering them

Integrates into CTE, workforce readiness, and college and career prep programs. Short enough for segment of a class period. Structured enough to stand alone – or pair with an instructor – led discussion.

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The Problem

Not simply a course to complete, but a preparation for the future.

The Why – what the skill is and why in matters. Short, concrete, real-world framing. Learners see the sill in action an understand the stakes before they trying it for themselves.
Integrates into CTE, workforce readiness, and college and career prep programs. Short enough for segment of a class period. Structured enough to stand alone – or pair with an instructor – led discussion.
Integrates into CTE, workforce readiness, and college and career prep programs. Short enough for segment of a class period. Structured enough to stand alone – or pair with an instructor – led discussion.

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Micro-lessons under 8 minutes

Learners interact with an AI coach who gives specific feedback on their responses – not simply “correct/incorrect”, but why.

Mobile-first, access anywhere

Learners interact with an AI coach who gives specific feedback on their responses – not simply “correct/incorrect”, but why.

Character-driven storytelling

Learners interact with an AI coach who gives specific feedback on their responses – not simply “correct/incorrect”, but why.

AI Coaching and Feedback

Learners interact with an AI coach who gives specific feedback on their responses – not simply “correct/incorrect”, but why.

Gamification and streaks

Learners interact with an AI coach who gives specific feedback on their responses – not simply “correct/incorrect”, but why.

Administrator Dashboards

Learners interact with an AI coach who gives specific feedback on their responses – not simply “correct/incorrect”, but why.

Professional Presence

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Greetings
Manners
Timeliness
Dress code
Phone etiquette
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Communication

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Greetings
Manners
Timeliness
Dress code
Phone etiquette
Meeting etiquette

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Problem-Solving & Judgment

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Greetings
Manners
Timeliness
Dress code
Phone etiquette
Meeting etiquette

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Professional Presence

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Greetings
Manners
Timeliness
Dress code
Phone etiquette
Meeting etiquette

Learn more

Communication

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Greetings
Manners
Timeliness
Dress code
Phone etiquette
Meeting etiquette

Learn more

Problem-Solving & Judgment

Lorem ipsum sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna.

Greetings
Manners
Timeliness
Dress code
Phone etiquette
Meeting etiquette

Learn more

High Schools & Districts

Integrates into CTE, workforce readiness, and college and career prep programs. Short enough for segment of a class period. Structured enough to stand alone – or pair with an instructor – led discussion.

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Technical Colleges and Universities

Integrates into CTE, workforce readiness, and college and career prep programs. Short enough for segment of a class period. Structured enough to stand alone – or pair with an instructor – led discussion.

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Employers and Workforce Orgs.

Integrates into CTE, workforce readiness, and college and career prep programs. Short enough for segment of a class period. Structured enough to stand alone – or pair with an instructor – led discussion.

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Link The POP Initiative to the tools your learners already use. Single sign-on and roster sync mean nobody starts from a blank account.

Bring in classes, cohorts and progress records in a few clicks, so every learner lands on the right skills from day one.

Lessons, reminders and feedback run on their own. Instructors spend their time on discussion, not admin.

Track skills gained against the outcomes you care about and see exactly where the program is paying off.

Add instructors, managers and admins with the right access, then grow the rollout at your own pace.

“The course completely changed the way I approach learning. Everything was clear, engaging and easy to follow, with practical insights I could put into action straight away. I’ve come away feeling more confident, capable and excited to keep building on what I’ve learned.”