What is Catapult?

What is Catapult?

  • Catapult is a cutting-edge, AI-powered learning platform built to equip foster and other vulnerable teens with the skills they need to thrive in their careers. American Access Institute ensures that these students gain access to Catapult’s strategically designed curriculum, which integrates trauma-informed support with real-world career readiness.
  • Mentors access valuable data to maximize program effectiveness.
  • Students explore ‘The Big Four' pathways other than college (which is also covered but not the focus of this platform). These trainings include cost of attendance, average annual income, and schooling requirements with hotlinks.

View the Catapult Web Demo

Roadtrip Nation contributes inspiring documentary-style video content that helps students explore more than 16,000 real-world career journeys, directly within Catapult’s learning flow. Molly Gazin, Associate Director of Program Success at Roadtrip Nation, presents their tech, highlighting features and benefits for students accessing Catapult through their organization’s partnership with AAI.

MentorPal offers interactive, AI-driven career mentors that answer student questions in real time, enriching the exploration experience in Catapult. Dr. Ben Nye from USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies presents their platform, showcasing how this access through Catapult empowers students with dynamic mentor access 24/7, even when live mentors are unavailable.

AAI’s Collaboration with the University of Southern California

Why MentorPal? Hear from AAI Founder Dr. Pamela M. Donnelly on what makes this new tech partner a game-changer for students and mentors accessing Catapult.

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