CareerVillage

CareerVillage (operating at careervillage.org) is a nonprofit career guidance platform engineered for democratizing professional development. Founded in 2011 by Jared Chung and Jennifer Pan, and headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, CareerVillage bridges the gap between underrepresented youth and professionals seeking mentorship. Unlike traditional career services, which often rely on paid networks or limited institutional resources, CareerVillage connects learners with real-world advice through a structured Q&A platform. Under the hood, the platform leverages AI-driven tools like *Coach*, an AI-powered career coach designed for workforce programs and educational institutions, to scale personalized guidance. This allows students, job seekers, and career programs to access mentorship, skill gap analysis, and career exploration—all while fostering inclusive professional networks. Backed by challenge grants from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and JPMorgan Chase, CareerVillage operates on a mission-driven model, funded primarily through grants and individual donations.