video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/ac0e7048445d4463984b639f5037c79a" frameborder="0" width="1316" height="987" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>9871316Loomhttps://www.loom.com9871316https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/ac0e7048445d4463984b639f5037c79a-ef0ab16d8cfcad51.gif572.344In this Loom, I share why Backers exists and what we are building to support high school and college students in getting strong first jobs and real economic mobility. I highlight troubling outcomes, like 52% of college grads ending up in jobs that do not require a degree within 12 months, and 73% of underemployed graduates staying underemployed a decade later. I explain our North Star, asking whether a student will land a strong first job aligned to their aspirations, not just whether they graduate. We empower students with clarity, coaching, resources, and connections through AI tools, scholarships over $300 million, internships, and playbooks for hinge moments. No action is requested from you in this video.