Conectado Launches The AI Opportunity Backpack to Support Career Exploration and Workforce Readiness

Silicon Valley, California - March 18, 2026 - Conectado Inc., a provider of immersive education services, today announced the launch of the AI Opportunity Backpack (The Backpack), a new AI-powered web-based platform designed to help students and professionals explore and prepare for career opportunities as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms both the educational and workforce landscape. The launch advances Conectado's ongoing efforts to broaden access to AI literacy and career readiness.

Developed alongside an ecosystem of education, workforce, and technology partners, including Stanford University School of Medicine, UC Berkeley, UC Merced, Hollister High School, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), and the Mark Cuban AI Foundation, the Backpack combines jobs, internships, mentorships, scholarships, and learning pathways into a unified experience.

"People are looking for clearer pathways to understand what opportunities exist and how to prepare for them," said Guillermo Diaz Jr., CEO of Conectado. "The AI Opportunity Backpack helps individuals make sense of that landscape and move forward with increased confidence."

Unlike traditional job boards, the Backpack evolves with its users, connecting skills to real-world opportunities and modern workforce requirements. The platform also supports educators and partners in preparing learners for careers influenced by AI and emerging technologies. It also creates a community of learners by combining AI guidance with reflection and connection. This holistic approach recognizes that career readiness requires more than just information; it demands the confidence and support gained from learning and growing alongside others over time.

A foundational component of the platform is the SEAM[TM] framework, a four-step career development approach that helps individuals build clarity and momentum. The collaborative framework helps shape how The Backpack supports reflection, direction-setting, and informed decision-making across learning and career transitions.

Backpack 2.0 will feature integrated courses, mentoring, a skills-to-opportunity graph, and networking. Conectado is also enhancing its AI career agent to provide personalized guidance as users progress through their journeys.

To learn more, visit: https://aibackpack.conectado.com/.

Media Contact:

Michael Martinez
Chief Communications Officer
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To Partner with Conectado:

Dr. Diana Pacheco
Head of Education Programs & Research
diana@conectado.com

About Conectado:

Conectado is an education and workforce innovation company focused on expanding access to career opportunities through AI literacy, emerging technology, and community-driven partnerships. The organization works with educational institutions, workforce organizations, and industry partners to design programs and tools that help shape the workforce of the future.
To learn more, visit: www.conectado.com

About SEAM[TM]:

The SEAM[TM] framework-Snapshot, Envision, Act, and Measure-is a four-step approach designed to build career momentum. Developed by Dr. Madeleine F. Wallace, CEO of Windrose Vision and author of Thrive in the AI and Digital Age, SEAM[TM] provides a clear roadmap for professional growth.

To learn more, visit: www.windrosevision.com

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