PeopleGrove, a San Francisco-based higher education career access platform for career development, experiential learning, and alumni engagement, has announced its acquisition of jobZology, and its flagship product PathwayU, a SaaS-based service that assists higher education students with their career pathways by using predictive assessments.
However, the amount of the deal was not disclosed.
This strategic move enhanced PeopleGrove’s commitment to offering innovative academic and career advising capabilities that intelligently guide learners along their professional journeys. Integrating PathwayU’s assessments into PeopleGrove’s platform will provide a holistic and personalized approach to career guidance, ensuring learners make informed decisions that align with their goals.
Speaking on the deal, Co-founder of PeopleGrove, Reilly Davis, said:
PeopleGrove’s acquisition of jobZology and PathwayU reinforces our dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions for career development and educational guidance. Our combined expertise allows us to create an unrivalled experience for our learners.
Developed by PhD psychologists and behavioural scientists, PathwayU’s patented predictive technology enables users to identify and explore academic and career pathways that ensure they live a purpose-filled and meaningful career life. It transforms the benign concept of career assessment into a science-backed instrument that career and academic advisors describe as revolutionary. Through a guided, interactive self-discovery experience, learners in PathwayU translate their unique values, interests, personality, and workplace preferences into career options that align with what they want to become. Having this knowledge inspires confidence and the desire to persist and graduate. Since its launch, over 1.2M assessments have been completed by 500,000 learners at 160 colleges and universities.
Founded in 2015, PeopleGrove aims to ensure that every learner can successfully navigate their next professional life step. The platform offers lifelong career learning, high-impact experiences, and social capital access for millions of students and alumni worldwide. The company works with over 650 institutions, including Yale, Stanford, the University of Texas San Antonio, the University of Michigan, Georgetown, and the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Chief Executive Officer of jobZology, Travis Hevelone, added:
PathwayU is a powerful instrument for academic and career advisors: better data and more engagement with these services at a greater scale. As part of the PeopleGrove platform, learners can continue their journey beyond the exploration phase. Imagine course-embedded projects appear as a match to their interests. Near peer and alumni mentors who have similar backgrounds become accessible for outreach. Internships and jobs where they are connected through alumni can allow learners to gain an advantage in the application process. PeopleGrove makes classroom-to-career vision a reality.
PeopleGrove and jobZology are excited about the possibilities the latest deal presents for the future of career development and mentoring. As part of this acquisition, the company’s efforts will continue to drive innovation in the industry and positively impact the lives of millions seeking fulfilling and purposeful careers. Ultimately this success pays back in the form of a loyal and highly engaged alumni community.
Headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo, Jobzology provides various job, career and culture fit assessments for organizations, individuals, and educational institutes. Its mission is to empower every learner to know where they will find meaning and purpose in their education and career journey. Organizations can use the platform for hiring, career development, and employee engagement. Individuals can use the tool to find education and career paths that fit their aspirations. It also offers an online automated curriculum and career management solution for students.
