Connect: Surface Emerging Talent
Turn school-verified reflection signals into opportunity. See strengths that matter — matched to your roles and pathways.
Employer Signals
Define the strengths you hire for (e.g., Communication, Reliability, Initiative) and see students who consistently demonstrate them across terms.
- Role-aligned strengths vs. grades
- Multi-rater signals over time
- Domain signatures for culture fit
Pathway Alignment
Filter by CTE cluster/program (STEM, Business, Health) and review skill progression at cohort and class levels.
- Cluster & program filters
- Term-over-term deltas
- Early identification of rising talent
Portfolio Evidence
Evidence cards link signals to artifacts — projects, reflections, and teacher endorsements — with timestamps.
- Artifacts & endorsements count
- Bias-aware, rater-balanced view
- Export summaries for partner review
Talent Snapshots
Illustrative candidates — your live view updates continuously as schools reflect.
Candidate 01
Candidate 02
Candidate 03
Post Opportunities
Create experiences that surface to matched students — from single-day shadows to full internships.
Create & Auto-Match
Post opportunities with your signal requirements (e.g., Communication 75+, Reliability 80+) and students who qualify get notified automatically.
Track Applications
See requests from qualified students, review EDGE profiles, and approve/schedule in one dashboard. Track outcomes for future hiring.
Control Visibility
Set which schools see your opportunities, filter by CTE program, grade level, and domain strength — or open to all partner schools.
Example Opportunity Postings
Summer Manufacturing Internship
Advanced Composites Inc.
Healthcare IT Job Shadow Day
Regional Medical Center
Business Operations Workshop Series
Nebraska Business Partners
💡 Smart matching: Opportunities surface to students whose EDGE profiles meet your requirements — no manual sorting.
School Partner View
See how schools review, approve, and track opportunities — building trust with students and families.
Counselor Dashboard — Opportunity Queue
Lincoln High School • Fall 2025
Advanced Composites Inc.
Manufacturing Partner
Summer Manufacturing Internship
10-week paid internship in composite materials production. Students work with engineers on sustainability projects.
Matched Students
Regional Medical Center
Healthcare IT Job Shadow Day
Approval Workflow
Employer Posts
Opportunity appears in counselor queue for review
School Reviews
Counselors vet employer, requirements, and student matches
Students Notified
Approved opportunities surface in student dashboards
School Manages
Track applications, approvals, and completion outcomes
Why Schools Partner with EDGE
Safety & Oversight
Schools approve every opportunity before students see it. No direct employer-to-student messaging.
Engagement Tracking
Built-in metrics show which students participate, complete experiences, and receive positive employer feedback.
Employer Vetting
EDGE pre-vets all employer partners. Schools can request changes or decline opportunities that don't fit.
Outcomes Reporting
Export placement data for grants, boards, and accreditation. Track pathway success by CTE program.
How It Works
-
Set your signal profile
Choose 3–6 strengths you care about. Signals are multi-rater and tracked over time.
-
Preview live matches
See candidates with rising indexes and strong evidence — with O*NET, CTE, and State mapping inline.
CTEO*NETState -
Connect & track outcomes
Request intros, host visits, or scope micro-internships. Track engagement directly in EDGE.
Intro sentVisit scheduledHired
Privacy & Fairness
- School-owned data, shared with consent
- Multi-rater signals reduce bias
- No direct messaging with minors
Easy to Start
- Define your signal profile
- Invite partner schools
- Preview matches in days