Risers | Career Exploration and Workforce Development

Empowering Students,
Strengthening Communities...

Risers is a centralized career exploration and workforce development platform connecting student ambition with real world opportunity. Students can build professional CVs, explore opportunities, and verify their achievements in minutes.

Student engaging with community members, highlighting education and community connection

Students collaborating on projects, showcasing teamwork and skill development

Students participating in community activities, demonstrating real-world engagement

THREE SIMPLE STEPS

How it works

Connect, apply, and grow through our streamlined platform designed for students and local opportunities.

Showcase your skills

Students create professional profiles that showcase their skills, achievements, and character, helping them connect with relevant local opportunities.

Bridging students and businesses

Businesses and non-profit organizations post jobs and volunteer listings tailored to local student talents, making it easier to find fitting candidates

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Streamlined applications, verified skills

Students apply directly through the platform, with endorsements and certifications boosting their credibility and streamlining the application process

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Our community partners

OUR MISSION

To endorse students' potential and seamlessly connect them with local opportunities

STUDENT DASHBOARD

Simple. Efficient. Personal.

Add experience and certifications

Upload the experience and certification directly to profile in just a few clicks.

Effortlessly log volunteer hours

Log volunteer roles and hours in a simple digital way.

Showcase your talents

Input skills, interests, hobbies, and proficiencies, helping to showcase strengths and align with relevant opportunities.

Core functionalities

Explore key features supporting students and businesses

User-friendly interface

Designed for seamless navigation, helping students and businesses easily connect

Secure and compliant

Adheres to educational laws, ensuring safety and privacy for all users

Multi-language support

Offers resources for ESL students, fostering inclusivity and understanding

Real-time Notifications

Keeps users informed of new opportunities and updates, enhancing engagement.

TESTIMONIALS

Real stories, real results

Risers was instrumental in helping me organize my high school achievements in a way that really showcased my strengths. The endorsements I received through the platform made a huge difference when I applied for internships. Employers were able to see not only my skills but also the character traits I had developed through community service and leadership roles.

— Sarah, High School Senior

Last summer, I filled in applications and applied to over 10 local businesses. It was a horrible experience and only one employer reached back out over a month later. I wish I had access to Risers opportunity board then. It would have made a huge difference

— Emma, Stony Brook School

Common questions

Let's clear things up

Risers is a platform designed to help high school students connect with local opportunities and build their professional profiles.
Risers provides local businesses and organizations with access to a pool of motivated young talent for various roles and projects.
High school students, local businesses, and organizations can create accounts on Risers.
Students can gain endorsements through completed projects, internships, or recommendations from teachers, coaches, employers and other impactful connections on the platform.
Risers is specifically tailored for high school students and local opportunities, focusing on skill development and community engagement.
Businesses may have subscription options for enhanced features.
Students can find internships, part-time jobs, volunteer positions, and project-based work relevant to their interests and skills.