Connect with classrooms nationwide through live, virtual career conversations
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Amplify Your Impact with Pathful, the Career Readiness and Development Company
Lumen has partnered with Pathful to connect employees directly with 2.5 million future workers, creating measurable impact while building Lumen's next generation of tech talent.
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Share your Career Expertise
Share your career expertise with students nationwide through live, virtual career conversations. No travel required. Educators request professionals to virtually visit their classrooms and share real-world career insights. These 30-minute sessions let you tell your career story, answer student questions, and bring real-world relevance to their learning—all from your desk. Pathful preps you for every interaction, so you'll feel confident and ready.
Be sure to track your time spent volunteering on the Lumen Cares site.
At Pathful, we believe career readiness begins with purpose. Backed by 5,000+ industry partners, we’re on a mission to equip every learner with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate their unique career journey—no matter where they start or where they're headed.
Get Started in Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce
Set Up Your Profile
Complete your volunteer profile by adding your background and skills to help our matching system connect you with relevant classroom requests. Be sure to list your hobbies, languages, and topics you can discuss so we can best match you with speaking requests from teachers.
Browse Upcoming Sessions
Browse upcoming virtual volunteering sessions requested by educators. Filter by career cluster or topic to discover new opportunities to connect.
How to explore opportunities:
- Filter by career cluster or topic - Find requests that match your field of expertise or search for specific subjects you're passionate about
- Browse by grade level - Connect with elementary, middle school, or high school students
- View session details - See what educators are looking for and session timing before you commit
- Discover new interests - You might find engaging topics outside your usual expertise that spark your curiosity
Match with New Requests
Keep your profile updated with your skills and interests, and Pathful will email you when incoming requests align with your background. Review each request and select from available times that fit your schedule.
Connect with Confidence
Before your first virtual classroom visit, we provide comprehensive support to ensure you feel confident and prepared. Our team stays connected throughout your volunteer journey.
- 15-minute prep session - Pathful will schedule a quick call before your first visit to review everything you need to know
- Preparation materials - Get session guidelines, conversation starters, and tips for engaging effectively with students
- Technical support - Our team helps with platform navigation and troubleshoots any connectivity issues
- Content guidance - Receive advice on tailoring your message for different grade levels and topics
- Ongoing assistance - Pathful's support team is just a click away
Begin your Volunteer Journey
Start connecting with classrooms to inspire tomorrow's professionals. Your expertise at Lumen can open students' eyes to new possibilities, shape their career decisions, and help build the skilled workforce our industry needs.
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