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Enroll in our step-by-step program that gives your child clarity and you peace of mind.
It's a 1-on-1 custom career planning program where they'll receive a personalized plan with actionable steps they can take immediately.
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What Families Are Saying:

Finding Your Child's Path Shouldn't Feel Impossible

Why is planning their future so overwhelming?

So many options makes it impossible to start
Outdated advice doesn't match today's job market
Anxiety about choosing the 'right' path
Fear of wasting years and tens of thousands of dollars

They just need a clear path forward.

From Stressed to Confident: Real Families, Real Results

From Stressed to Confident:
Real Families, Real Results

"After trying college and trade school, we were really concerned with his mental health and how he was viewing his options. 

So he came into Degree Free feeling very beaten down, feeling very disappointed in himself. 

Let's fast forward to after Degree Free. The last call we wrap up, he is ear to ear smiles. He is saying I feel optimistic. I'm so excited for my future. 

And he said, I finally think I see a way for all these things to work out. Thank you, mom, so much for putting me through this!"

Kelly R.

19 Year Old Son
Raleigh, NC
Parents can oftentimes tell their kids certain things, but it's not oftentimes heard or received in the way that it's intended. 

Sometimes a third party or a process that they're able to go through as they're maturing hits different.

It's just helpful to have fresh eyes and to have the third party in there to be able to to see both ends.

Neil B.

19 Year Old Son
Palm Beach, FL
"Having somebody else other than me be the person to help him and guide him and open the world up to him because I am pretty much clueless on where to look."

Sara C.

19 Year Old Son
Bismarck, ND
Since Noah's gone through the launch program, when I think about his future, I have a lot more confidence that he has a bigger idea of what's possible. 

 And I just love that someone who's not his mom or dad can come alongside and help him with the steps.

David S.

19 Year Old Son
Catoosa, GA
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Why Choose Degree Free?

Completely Custom

No generic "advice" here. Every plan is unique, tailored exactly to your child's goals.

Simple, Practical Steps

Your child won't waste time guessing. They'll immediately know exactly what to do next.

Clear Plan, Less Stress

No more stress about their future. We'll provide a clear plan to keep them moving forward.

Hear from Families Just Like Yours

"Thank you mom so much for putting me through this.”

“I was sitting on the other side of the room during the call. And he just walked around and squeezed me so hard and said, "thank you, mom, so much for putting me through this.""

"It was very motivating and encouraging to go through this process. The structure was very appreciated."

"It's just helpful to have fresh eyes and to have the third party in there to be able to to see both on both ends."

"I like the part that laid it out. You can have an idea: I would love to be an audio producer, but where do you start?"

"But if someone can come along and lay out the path, like, here's what you do tomorrow, and then next month, and the next month, and this is how you arrive at that. I think that's so valuable."

"The most valuable is the clear pathway forward"

"So having that clear path and being able to check-in with him is the most valuable outcome from the program. I would recommend Degree Free to other parents.”
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Real Families, Real Stories

From Stressed to Confident:
Real Families, Real Results

"I'm looking forward to this next year. I feel like his future is so bright. Your approach could literally transform high school counselors' jobs."

Sara F.

18 Year Old Son
Dallas, TX
Degree Free Launch Program Review - Mason's Mom
"The most valuable thing that I got out of the Launch Program is just knowing that Mason now has a path and he has a direction to finding a fulfilling career opportunity. Mason's future looks bright! I would absolutely recommend Degree Free to other families."

Sara C.

19 Year Old Son
Bismark, SD
Degree Free Launch Program - Riley's Mom
"The best thing for Riley was that she has her own roadmap of where to go and what to do. Degree Free took the guesswork out of her trying to figure out the path that she needed to go. It was tailored towards what Riley wants to do, instead of very broad."

Krista L.

19 Year Old Daughter
Fuquay Varina, NC
Degree Free Launch Program Dad Review
"The clarity that's provided by going through the program would put any parent at ease. And get any student or somebody who just graduated really excited about what the opportunities are."

Matt B.

19 Year Old Son
San Diego, CA
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How The Degree Free Launch Program Works

1

BOOK A CALL TO SEE IF YOUR CHILD IS A FIT

Fill out your application (2 min.) and tell us about your child and their goals.

2

Get a step-by-step, custom career plan

We'll work with your child 1-on-1 to create a clear plan customized to the life they want.

3

Launch!

They'll confidently execute their career plan with zero confusion or guesswork.
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Hear the Success Stories From Families Like Yours

"And frankly, as a parent riding sidecar, it opened my eyes too."

"Really opened his eyes to what the possibilities are out there. And frankly, as a parent riding sidecar, it opened my eyes too. Just to some of the jobs and possibilities that I didn't even know existed."

"They're still young adults, but they are expected to start doing adult like things and making adult decisions."

"I know at that age, it's it can be stressful. They're still young adults, but they are expected to start doing adult like things and making adult decisions. So I think it's taken one thing off of his plate to at least know where he wants to be and what he's headed towards. I'm excited."
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Degree Free Launch Program - Jeremy's Mom
“The most valuable is the clear pathway forward. He needs a pathway. He needs to see that that clear next step, next step, next step. It has to be broken down. I would recommend Degree Free to other parents.”

Casey W.

19 Year Old Son
Carbondale, IL
Degree Free Launch Program - Mercedes G.
“The most valuable thing is just seeing Haize figure out what it is that he wants to do and what his next steps are gonna be.”

Mercedes D. 

 18 Year Old Son
Flint, MI
Degree Free Launch Program - Mom
“There's a world of options out there, and we just don't know what they are. We were overwhelmed with the process of figuring out what he wanted for his future. It was difficult. Having somebody who can walk you through and say, “Ok, based on this, this, this, and that, this is the direction that will work for him, and this is how you get to that direction.” That absolutely is the best thing ever.”

Tracy R.

19 Year Old Son
Monmounth, NJ
Degree Free Launch Program - Russells Mom
"I wanted Russell to be in the Launch Program because I wanted him to understand how many options he has. But more so to understand the steps that he needed to take so that he could put one foot in front of the other and not be overwhelming."

Candace R.

19 Year Old Son
Tuscan, AZ

Helping Young Adults Build a Brighter Future

"We're just shooting in the dark, and we were just going in every direction all at once."

"The Degree Free program was like "Why don't you try to start here first?" It's tailored towards what Riley wants to do instead of very broad. "This is for Riley. Start right here for Riley." That's what I liked."

"It just opened a whole new world that you can actually do what you're passionate about."

"Your approach could literally transform high school counselors' jobs."
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We’re Degree Free and we’re here to help your child find their unique path.

We’ve helped hundreds of young adults just like yours cut through the confusion, get unstuck, and finally feel excited about their future.

The Degree Free Launch Program gives you peace of mind and helps your child confidently take their next steps!

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Hear from more families we've helped along the way

"Dispelling the notion that if you don't go to college, you're going to end up flipping burgers at McDonald's your whole life."

"I want for him to feel like he's doing something that he likes, is successful at it, making money, and is living the life that he wants to live."

"How do you make a decision when there's 1,000 different directions?"

"Having somebody who can walk you through and say, "OK, based on this, this, and that, this is the direction that will work for him, and this is how you get to that direction." That's absolutely the best thing ever."

“I would absolutely recommend Degree Free to other families."

"This has just been such a good option for Mason. I'm sure a ton of other kids that just aren't sure what they wanna do and they don't wanna go to college, this will get them on a path to be successful and reach the goals they have.”

“Degree Free definitely helped uncover types of work that we hadn't known about before.“

“I feel like the Launch Program was absolutely tailored to Russell in a way that he never experienced at university. It's personalized in a really, really smart way.”
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FAQs

My child has no idea what they want to do. How will this program help?

That’s totally normal! Most of the young adults that start the Launch Program don’t know what they want to do.

We’ll guide them every step of the way and work with them to get clear on their goals and create a plan they can start working on immediately.

Which ages do you work with?
The Launch Program is designed for 18-20 year olds. We currently only work with young adults in that age range.
My child is busy. How much time will they have to commit?

The Launch Program is four 1-hour sessions. All your child needs to do is show up to every sessions and talk with us. There’s no homework or assignments that they have to complete.

After each session, you'll get a simple, practical summary to keep everyone on the same page. That's it!

How long does the program take?

Usually 4 weeks.

The Launch Program is 4 1-hour sessions. Each session is spaced out at least 5 days apart to allow us to work our magic. Most participants finish in 4 weeks.

Should I apply?

If you are a parent of a 18-20 year old that wants to get an actionable straightforward career plan, then yes!

Click here to get a plan for your child!

How many times will we have to meet?

In the Launch Program, there are 4 1-hour sessions. Your young adult will attend every session.

On the last call, you and your child will both attend so we can go over the custom career plan together!

Do parents have to be on all calls?

No. Parents do not need to be on all calls. We record and transcribe all calls for participants and their families to reference later.

Parents are always welcome on sessions. Most choose to have their young adult take sessions by themselves to take ownership over the program and process.

Is this all online?

Yes! The Launch Program is 100% online. All sessions will be virtual meetings that your child can attend from their room, school, or anywhere else they have an internet connection.

I have more questions. How can I talk to someone?

Great! We'd love to answer any questions you have!

To schedule a meeting, fill out the application. In the application, you'll schedule a call where you'll be able to ask your questions.

I'm ready to sign my child up. What do I do next?

Awesome!

We can't wait to help your young adult launch into their adult life!

Just fill out the form below and we'll see on your call!

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