--- title: Wayfinder | Career Exploration with Roadtrip Nation description: Wayfinder partners with Roadtrip Nation to combine purposeful activities with engaging videos that help students explore meaningful careers. image: https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hubfs/Roadtrip%20Nation%20x%20Wayfinder%20OLD.png --- [![Wayfinder](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/wayfinder-theme/images/61e1f37cabd595ac1e57f07b_wayfinder-logo.png?width=200&name=61e1f37cabd595ac1e57f07b_wayfinder-logo.png "Wayfinder")](https://www.withwayfinder.com/) [Log In](https://app.withwayfinder.com/login) [![Schedule Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21904666/5f1e7040-47f1-4af2-9e4a-10c9e25464e6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21904666/5f1e7040-47f1-4af2-9e4a-10c9e25464e6) - Curriculum + Products - Our Offerings - Grade Levels - [District-Wide (PreK-12)](https://www.withwayfinder.com/products/district-wide-curriculum) - [Elementary School (PreK-5)](https://www.withwayfinder.com/products/elementary-school-curriculum) - 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[Contact Us](https://www.withwayfinder.com/contact/contact) [LogIn](https://app.withwayfinder.com/login) [![Schedule Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21904666/ec673fee-db79-4ddb-beb2-2a1ff450f52b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21904666/ec673fee-db79-4ddb-beb2-2a1ff450f52b) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.withwayfinder.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.withwayfinder.com/terms-of-service) © Wayfinder, 2023 # Purpose-Based Career Exploration for Grades 6-12 Wayfinder partners with Roadtrip Nation to help students connect who they are to where they're headed—through self-discovery activities, career videos from real professionals, and a personalized Virtual Roadtrip experience. Sample a Wayfinder x Roadtrip Nation activity below to encourage career exploration for students in grades 6-12. [Get a Sample Activity](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/wayfinder-career-exploration#rtn-career-discovery-form) [Schedule a Demo](https://www.withwayfinder.com/contact/demo) ![New RTN Activity Pack for Grades 6-12](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20RTN%20Activity%20Pack%20for%20Grades%206-12.png?width=769&height=524&name=New%20RTN%20Activity%20Pack%20for%20Grades%206-12.png "New RTN Activity Pack for Grades 6-12") ![Wayfinder and Roadtrip Nation Activity to foster career exploration for students.](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20+%20LP%20Elements/Wayfinder%20Pine%20Trees%20Aerial%20Shot.jpeg?width=1048&height=1024&name=Wayfinder%20Pine%20Trees%20Aerial%20Shot.jpeg) ![Joy Quote on Wayfinder Curriculum and Roadtrip Nation](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Joy%20Quote%20on%20RTN.png?width=774&height=774&name=Joy%20Quote%20on%20RTN.png) “We're certainly seeing great engagement with the lessons and it being really purposeful. That's, I think, one of the things that I've noticed about Wayfinder in comparison to any other curriculum experiences that the students have had ... When we have kids engaged in something, we know they're going to learn.” Joy Linquist Associate Principal, Lincoln High School, Des Moines, IA ## Career Exploration That Starts with Purpose Most college + career readiness tools start at the finish line with applications, checklists, and test scores. Wayfinder + Roadtrip Nation start with the part that matters most—helping students understand who they are and what they care about, then connecting that self-knowledge to real-world pathways and decisions. ## Career Videos Every Wayfinder partnership includes dozens of career videos from Roadtrip Nation in our **[Activity Library](https://www.withwayfinder.com/products/activity-library)**. Students hear real stories from people who turned what they love into what they do, paired with activities that help students name their strengths and interests. [Get a Sample Activity](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/wayfinder-career-exploration#rtn-career-discovery-form) ![Explore dozens of career videos from Roadtrip Nation in our Activity Library](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explore%20dozens%20of%20career%20videos%20from%20Roadtrip%20Nation%20in%20our%20Activity%20Library.png?width=300&height=266&name=Explore%20dozens%20of%20career%20videos%20from%20Roadtrip%20Nation%20in%20our%20Activity%20Library.png "Explore dozens of career videos from Roadtrip Nation in our Activity Library") ![Take student career exploration further with the Virtual Roadtrip](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Take%20student%20career%20exploration%20further%20with%20the%20Virtual%20Roadtrip.png?width=1000&height=897&name=Take%20student%20career%20exploration%20further%20with%20the%20Virtual%20Roadtrip.png "Take student career exploration further with the Virtual Roadtrip") ## Virtual Roadtrip Take career exploration further with the Virtual Roadtrip, a premium add-on created with Roadtrip Nation for grades 8-12—available for the 2027-2028 school year. Wayfinder lessons prepare students for purposeful career exploration—then Roadtrip Nation’s Virtual Roadtrip guides each student toward careers that match their interests. Every student finishes with a personalized report connecting who they are to pathways worth exploring—a starting point for real conversations with counselors, educators, and families. [Schedule a Demo](https://www.withwayfinder.com/contact/demo) ## Get a Sample Activity to Support Student Career Discovery ![Roadtrip Nation x Wayfinder Career Exploration Activity Banner](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20+%20LP%20Elements/Roadtrip%20Nation%20x%20Wayfinder%20Career%20Exploration%20-%20Round.png?width=1080&height=800&name=Roadtrip%20Nation%20x%20Wayfinder%20Career%20Exploration%20-%20Round.png) Sample a Wayfinder x Roadtrip Nation activity that helps students discover meaningful career paths. **Finding Purposeful Careers** Support students to explore their passions, strengths, and needs. **Fill out the form to get a sample activity that includes:** \- Roadtrip Nation video \- Talking points \- Slide deck \- Career exploration worksheet ![New My Leadership Style Cover Image](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/hubfs/New%20My%20Leadership%20Style%20Cover%20Image.png "New My Leadership Style Cover Image") ## Looking to Develop Leadership + Self-Awareness Skills With Younger Grades? ## *Try the "My Leadership Style" Lesson* [Try our “My Leadership Style” lesson](https://pages.withwayfinder.com/my-leadership-style-lesson?hsLang=en) sample for a fun + collaborative way to build positive leadership skills for students in elementary school. 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