Career
exposure.
In their
pocket.
Take internships. See real careers. On the phone they already have. Free for every student.
Available now — free for every student.
The Gap
Schools can't do it alone.
Teens from low-income communities graduate knowing academic subjects but not how to navigate a workforce that is changing faster than any curriculum can keep up with.
Youth not connected to a viable career path by age 25 are more likely to face unemployment, poverty, and housing instability. And the programs built to help them have never been able to reach them at scale.
95% of teens have a smartphone. They are on it 8 hours a day. We meet them there.
The Ambition Approach
Instead of paying adults to develop young people, we reward teens for developing themselves.
The Ambition app delivers 30-day simulated internships in real careers. 15 minutes a day. Students pick their path, build technical and life skills, and earn gift cards when they complete an internship.
Pick your path
Internships in entrepreneurship, sales, game design, dental hygiene, wealth management, and more. Careers they may never have considered before.
Show up to work
Videos, quizzes, and activities built for the phone screen. 15 minutes a day. No commute. No classroom.
Earn for your effort
Complete an internship and earn gift cards from brands you actually use. Their time has real value. We honor that.
From the students
I never knew what I wanted to do. After the entrepreneurship internship, I started selling custom bracelets at school. I make $200 a month now.
The wealth management track changed how I think about money. I taught my mom what I learned and I am starting to think I might have a future here.
I did the nursing internship and it clicked. I know exactly what I am doing after high school. No one in my family has ever worked in healthcare.
The App
Built for the
phone they
already have.
30-day simulated internships. 15 minutes a day. Videos, quizzes, and activities designed for the phone screen. Teens pick a career, show up to work, and earn real rewards for finishing.
For the Adults in Their Corner
You care about this kid. Now you can show up for their future.
Ambition Angels isn't just for teens. Parents, coaches, teachers, and mentors get their own portal — follow along with what your teen is learning, and get career conversation prompts designed to deepen their motivation and vision.
For the Teen
Download the app. Pick a career internship. Show up 15 minutes a day. Earn real rewards for finishing.
Get the App →For You — Coming Soon
We're building a Guide portal for parents, coaches, teachers, and mentors. Follow along with what your teen is learning and get career conversation prompts designed to deepen their motivation.
Join the Waitlist →The teen experience is live now. The Guide portal is coming — get early access.
The People Behind This
Built by people who lived the gap and refused to accept it.
“My parents ran youth nonprofits throughout my childhood and instilled in me a dedication to serve communities that have been left behind. All of our youth deserve the highest quality investments, and when that reality comes to fruition, we all benefit.”
“I overcame childhood adversity to become a first-generation college graduate. At Facebook I worked on the teens team and saw how effectively phones reach young people. I asked why we were not using that for something that actually helps them. Now we are.”