See your workforce pipeline from Pre-K to career

SMARTpath connects what employers need to what schools already teach. For the first time, see the talent pipeline running through your community — and know exactly where to strengthen it.

Regional Pipeline
Q1 2026
W
Wonder
Pre-K
E
Explore
K–2
C
Connect
3–5
A
Apply
6–8
L
Launch
9–12
12,847
Total Students
847
Hire-Ready
7.5x
Supply Ratio
How It Works

Three inputs. One pipeline view.

SMARTpath reads what already exists — no new curriculum, no teacher workload, no technology integration — and makes the workforce connection visible.

1

Employers share what they hire for

Job families and hiring needs go in. AI extracts the specific skills required and maps each one backward through five developmental stages — from career requirements all the way to Pre-K curiosity behaviors.

2

Districts share what they already teach

A standard enrollment export from your SIS — the same report districts already run. Uploaded quarterly. No PII collected. ~10 minutes per quarter, that's it.

3

The pipeline becomes visible

For the first time, employers see their local talent supply by developmental stage. Districts see how their existing curriculum already feeds workforce pathways. Everyone sees where targeted enrichment has the highest impact.

Who It's For

Different stakeholders, different views — same pipeline

Each audience sees exactly what they need. Employers see aggregate talent supply. Districts see their curriculum connections.

Know your local talent pipeline — by developmental stage

See how many students across the county are developing skills aligned to your hiring needs, from Pre-K curiosity all the way to CTE pathways and internships. Know where the pipeline is strong and where it needs investment.

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Pipeline Intelligence Reports

Quarterly reports showing talent supply by stage, gap analysis, conversion rates, and 5-year projections.

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Targeted Investment

Data-driven recommendations for where volunteer hours, sponsorships, and mentorship have highest pipeline impact.

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Labor Market Context

Your hiring need vs. pipeline graduating output — expressed as a supply ratio you can plan against.

Insurance Carrier — Data Analyst
7.5x Supply
Wonder
2,600
Explore
3,140
Connect
2,720
Apply
1,290
Launch
847
Key insight: Pipeline is universal through grade 2, then narrows sharply at middle school — that's where targeted investment has highest ROI.
The Pipeline

Five stages. One continuous pathway.

These aren't grade levels — they're developmental bands that describe how students build workforce-relevant skills over time. Every career traces back through the same five stages.

Wonder
Pre-K · Ages 3–5
Curiosity behaviors — sorting, counting, observing, asking "why?"
Explore
K–2 · Ages 5–8
Hands-on investigation — experiments, measurement, design challenges
Connect
3–5 · Ages 8–11
Structured inquiry — data collection, coding basics, research projects
Apply
6–8 · Ages 11–14
Applied projects — maker spaces, robotics, career exploration, pre-CTE
Launch
9–12 · Ages 14–18
CTE pathways, dual credit, internships, certifications, capstones
Beyond “STEM”

Every career traces back to Pre-K

The same developmental framework maps to any career — because curiosity, problem-solving, and structured thinking are universal foundations.

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Technology & Data

Data analysts, software engineers, cybersecurity — from counting and sorting to Python and AP Stats.

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Manufacturing & Trades

Engineers, technicians, welders, electricians — from building with blocks to CAD certs and apprenticeships.

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Healthcare

Nurses, lab techs, therapists — from exploring senses to anatomy, phlebotomy, and clinical internships.

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Business & Finance

Actuaries, analysts, managers — from early math reasoning to financial modeling and business CTE.

The insight is simple: the same Pre-K curiosity behaviors that feed into data science also feed into nursing, welding, and financial analysis. The pipeline isn't a “STEM program” — it's what schools already do, traced forward to where it leads.

What Districts Provide

The lightest lift in education partnerships

No new curriculum. No teacher workload. No technology integration. The system reads what already exists.

~10min / qtr

Enrollment Export

A standard CSV from your Student Information System — the same report you already know how to run. Upload quarterly. No PII collected.

~30min / yr

Enrichment Inventory

Confirm the list of STEM clubs and programs at each building. A collaborative, annual check-in.

Asneeded

Connection Responsiveness

When SMARTpath brokers an employer–school connection, help identify the right teacher and classroom.

Ready to see your pipeline?

Whether you're an employer planning workforce strategy, a district demonstrating community impact, or a workforce board quantifying talent supply — let's talk.