Welcome to PathLeap — Career Exploration Reimagined for Teens

The Career Discovery Gap

Ask any high school student what they want to be when they grow up, and you'll hear the same answers: doctor, lawyer, engineer, teacher. It's not that these are bad careers — it's that they represent a tiny fraction of the opportunities out there.

Did you know there are over 1,000 distinct career paths in the US economy? Many of the most exciting and well-paying ones — like Digital Twin Architects ($145K), Carbon Credit Traders ($150K), and AI Safety Researchers ($180K+) — are virtually unknown to high school students.

What is PathLeap?

PathLeap is a free career exploration platform designed specifically for teens (grades 9-12). We use AI and real labor market data to help you:

• Discover careers you've never heard of but might love
• See real salary data and job growth projections
• Plan your AP courses based on your career goals
• Understand AI risk — which careers are AI-proof and which aren't

How It Works

PathLeap analyzes data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, and emerging industry trends to give you a complete picture of each career. Every career profile includes:

1. Salary ranges (min, median, max)
2. 10-year growth projections
3. AI disruption risk score
4. Required education path
5. Recommended AP courses
6. A "Day in the Life" description

Built for the Age of AI

The job market is changing faster than ever. Careers that didn't exist 5 years ago are now paying six figures. PathLeap tracks these emerging opportunities and surfaces them before they become mainstream — giving you a head start on the future.

Ready to explore? Browse our career catalog or check out the AP Course Navigator to plan your next semester.

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