PrepU was born from a personal journey that many families across America share—watching a college student navigate the challenging transition from education to employment with little institutional support.
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As my son progressed through college, a troubling reality became clear. Despite investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in higher education, the career support he received from his university was minimal at best. The institution that had promised to prepare him for professional success offered little practical guidance for monetizing that expensive education through meaningful employment.
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Like most of his peers, my son found himself largely self-sufficient in the hunt for internships and job opportunities. The stress of charting his own professional path while balancing academic demands took a significant toll. He was forced to figure it out himself—building a network, crafting a resume, and creating outreach strategies with no expert guidance.
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The fundamental disconnect became obvious: we were asking college students to excel at skills they hadn't been taught. My son wasn't a marketing expert. He wasn't a personal branding specialist. He had no knowledge of the AI tools and outreach platforms that professionals use every day to connect with opportunities. Yet he was expected to compete in a job market where these skills were essential.

PrepU exists to bridge this gap. We combine deep expertise in professional branding, strategic networking, and AI-powered outreach to give students what their universities often don't—practical, hands-on support for landing that crucial first job. We transform the overwhelming job search process into a structured, strategic campaign that gets results.

Our mission isn't just about helping students find jobs. It's about ensuring that the significant investment families make in higher education delivers the return it should—a successful launch into a rewarding career.

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Ensure Your Child's $250,000+

Education Leads to Career Success

While universities focus on academics, PrepU provides the professional guidance your student needs to secure competitive internships and that crucial first job.

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A Shared Journey

From one Parent to another

PrepU was born from a personal journey that many families across America share—watching a college student navigate the challenging transition from education to employment with little institutional support.

As my son progressed through college, a troubling reality became clear. Despite investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in higher education, the career support he received from his university was minimal at best. The institution that had promised to prepare him for professional success offered little practical guidance for monetizing that expensive education through meaningful employment.

Like most of his peers, my son found himself largely self-sufficient in the hunt for internships and job opportunities. The stress of charting his own professional path while balancing academic demands took a significant toll. He was forced to figure it out himself—building a network, crafting a resume, and creating outreach strategies with no expert guidance.

The fundamental disconnect became obvious: we were asking college students to excel at skills they hadn't been taught. My son wasn't a marketing expert. He wasn't a personal branding specialist. He had no knowledge of the AI tools and outreach platforms that professionals use every day to connect with opportunities. Yet he was expected to compete in a job market where these skills were essential.

PrepU exists to bridge this gap. We combine deep expertise in professional branding, strategic networking, and AI-powered outreach to give students what their universities often don't—practical, hands-on support for landing .

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Filling the Void

The Career Services Gap

The Career Services Gap: Why Your Student Deserves Better Support

Career counselors average just 15 minutes per student a year

Only 34% found university career services truly helpful in job search

50% of parents believe universities fail to ensure career readiness

Nearly 60% of graduates feel unprepared entering the workforce

78% of career centers prioritize resume workshops over outreach

56% of graduates take jobs outside their field due to limited support

65% of graduates feel unprepared despite visiting their career center

Only 34% found university career services helpful in their job search

Student Success Path

How PrepU TransfOrms Your Student's Job Search

Traditional job searching teaches students to passively submit applications and wait—a strategy that leaves their future to chance. PrepU transforms this approach by putting your student in control of their career launch

Professional-Grade Tools & Expertise - While most students rely on basic tools and limited knowledge, PrepU provides access to professional-grade resources typically available only to executives. Our team leverages cutting-edge AI, automation systems, and strategic frameworks that students simply can't access on their own.

Scale & Personalization - Your student might personally reach out to 5-10 potential employers in a week. Our systems can connect with hundreds while maintaining personalized messaging that resonates with each recipient. This combination of scale and personalization creates opportunities that manual efforts simply cannot generate.

Active Employer Engagement - Instead of waiting to be discovered, we actively engage with target companies on your student's behalf, creating recognition and familiarity with hiring managers before formal applications. This ongoing engagement transforms your student from an unknown applicant to a recognized name—the critical difference in today's competitive market.

Measurable Results, Not Empty Promises - Unlike generic advice or self-help resources, PrepU provides tangible, measurable results. Through our dashboard and regular reporting, you'll see exactly how many connections are established, responses received, and interviews scheduled. This transparency demonstrates the real value of your investment.

First Steps Matter

The Critical Importance of Your Student's First Career Moves

Research shows that early career decisions have lasting impacts on long-term success and earnings potential.

Lifetime Earnings Impact

Grads in quality jobs earn $3,000 more yearly, totaling $500K more over a lifetime. 43% of underemployed grads stay that way after 5 years.

Internship Advantage

Interns get 16% more job offers and 17% higher starting salaries. In fact, 66% of employers value internship experience the most when hiring.

The Networking Reality

80% of jobs are filled through networking, but only 21% of students feel confident. Early mentorship boosts promotions by 30%.

Your PrepU Pathway

Step-by-Step: The PrepU Process

Every student’s journey is unique, but the path to results follows a proven playbook. Here’s how we get you from college to career.

Strategic Overview

We'll create a detailed roadmap showing how to level-up your job search game and profession presence. You'll see which companies match your goals and how we'll help you land interviews with them. We'll identify specific gaps in your current approach and provide practical solutions that give you a competitive edge over other candidates.

Strategy Development

We develop your strategy with two key components: optimizing your personal brand and identifying your ideal employers. Our team creates a targeted list of 200 companies with specific hiring managers and executives, ensuring your outreach reaches decision makers. We then craft AI-powered personalized messages designed to generate responses and opportunities.

Ongoing Support & Optimization

You'll get weekly progress reports showing exactly how your campaigns are performing. During monthly strategy calls, we analyze results and refine our approach and messaging based on what's working best. We continuously optimize until you land your ideal position.

The Assessment Call

Jump on a free 30-minute call with our team to discuss your major, career goals, and strengths. This conversation helps us understand what you're looking for and if we're the right fit to help you stand out to employers

Partnership Agreement

Once you choose to partner with PrepU, we'll finalize your selected package and complete an onboarding process. You'll meet your dedicated account manager who will oversee your entire campaign, be available for your questions, and guide you through each step of your transformation from student to professional. This is where the real journey begins!

Execution & Campaign Launch

We first optimize your LinkedIn profile and resume, then build you a professional website as the foundation for your campaign. Only after your professional brand is complete do we launch outreach to your target companies. While you focus on classes, we handle all responses, manage communications, and prepare you thoroughly for each employer conversation.

The Assessment Call

Let’s start with a free 30-minute call to understand your background, career goals, and job search challenges. It’s a genuine conversation—not a sales pitch—to see if we’re the right fit and where we can add the most value.

Strategic Overview

After your call, you’ll receive a clear, strategic overview with honest feedback, branding tips, target industry suggestions, and a preview of how we’ll help you land interviews—plus package options that fit your goals and budget.

Partnership Agreement

Choose Your Plan. Meet Your Team. Let’s Go.Once you’re ready to move forward, we’ll finalize your selected service package and begin onboarding. You’ll be introduced to your dedicated account manager, who’ll guide and support you every step of the way.

Strategy Development

This is where the magic begins—we build your personalised job search playbook, including your brand strategy, ideal company and contact profiles, and a clear outreach plan with messaging and timelines. You’ll stay fully in the loop with complete transparency and no guesswork.

Execution & Campaign Launch

We handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on being yourself. From optimising your LinkedIn and resume to running AI-powered outreach and engaging with hiring managers, we manage it all. You’ll get updates, interview prep, and most importantly—real conversations with real opportunities.

Ongoing Support & Optimization

We Don’t Just Launch — We Stay With YouYou’ll receive weekly progress reports and monthly 1:1 check-ins to review analytics, optimize messaging, and refine your strategy based on what’s working best. From first message to final offer, we’ve got your back.

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