Students who arrive already knowing themselves.

Hemlit is built on the RIASEC/Holland Code framework and draws career data directly from O*NET — the same resources you already rely on in your practice.

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RIASEC / Holland Code framework. Career data from O*NET, U.S. Department of Labor. Built for Grades 6–12.

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RIASEC / Holland Code Framework O*NET / U.S. Dept. of Labor Data Calibrated for Grades 6–12 No Ads. No Data Sales.

You know the numbers. The average counselor serves 500 students — and gets about 30 minutes with each.

That time is too valuable to spend on foundational intake. Hemlit helps students arrive with a structured understanding of their own interests and abilities so you can move straight to the conversations that only you can have.

How It Helps

Students who arrive better prepared

A Validated RIASEC Profile

Students come in having already completed the Holland Code assessment. You can immediately reference their RIASEC profile — and have a shared vocabulary for the conversation — rather than starting from scratch.

Aptitude Awareness

Four adaptive assessments — Numerical, Verbal, Spatial, and Logical Reasoning — give students a clearer understanding of where their natural abilities lie, so that ability-fit is part of the career conversation.

Career Matches to Discuss

Students arrive with a curated list of O*NET-grounded career matches and, often, one or two they're already excited about. Your session starts at a much richer place.

A Roadmap to Build On

Each career match generates a grade-appropriate roadmap with milestones. Students have already started thinking about actionable next steps before they sit down with you.

Ongoing Between Sessions

Students don't stop exploring between counselor sessions. Hemlit keeps them engaged, surfacing new careers, letting them bookmark and dismiss options, and tracking their evolving interests over time.

Safe, No-Pressure Exploration

Students explore at their own pace, without the pressure of a counseling session. They can change their mind, explore unusual paths, and arrive with genuine curiosity rather than performed certainty.

The Framework

Built on the same foundations you already use

Hemlit doesn't introduce a new framework that students need to re-learn in your office. The RIASEC/Holland Code model is the foundation of our assessment — the same model most school counselors already use and teach.

Career data comes directly from O*NET — the occupational database maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor — the same source referenced in most career development curricula. Every career recommendation is anchored in O*NET data, not proprietary algorithms.

RIASEC / Holland Code assessment calibrated for Grades 6–12
Career data sourced from O*NET, U.S. Department of Labor
Results speak the same language as career development standards
No proprietary scoring — RIASEC codes are transparent and explainable
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RIASEC Types

Holland Code framework

1,000+

Occupations

From O*NET database

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Aptitude Areas

Adaptive to grade level

6–12

Grade Range

Calibrated for each level

★★★★★
"Hemlit is grounded in the same Holland Code framework I use in my own practice, and it cites O*NET data rather than pulling information from nowhere. When students come to sessions having already done their Hemlit assessments, we can get straight to the meaningful conversations."
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D. Alvarez

School Counselor, Middle & High School

FAQ

Questions from counselors

Hemlit uses the RIASEC/Holland Code framework — the same model used by professional school counselors and career development professionals worldwide. Career data comes from O*NET, the U.S. Department of Labor's occupational database, organized around the Holland Code model.
No. Hemlit is designed to complement school counselors. When students arrive at sessions already having completed RIASEC and aptitude assessments, counselors can spend their limited time on deeper guidance rather than foundational intake work. The goal is to make every session more productive.
Yes — and this is one of Hemlit's core differentiators. The RIASEC assessment and aptitude questions are calibrated for Grades 6–12, and the career information is written in language that middle schoolers can understand. Most career tools begin at Grade 9 or later. Hemlit starts earlier, giving students more time to explore without pressure.
Yes. Hemlit uses a family account model where parents create and manage the account. Children log in via a secure PIN — no child email address required. Student data is stored privately, not sold, and not used for advertising.
Hemlit is free to start for families. You can recommend that families visit hemlit.io and create an account. Before a counseling session, you might ask students to complete their RIASEC assessment and review their top career matches — so your session starts with that context already in hand.

Help students arrive at your sessions ready to go deeper.

Career exploration should be an ongoing process, not a once-a-year conversation. Hemlit gives students the vocabulary, self-knowledge, and curiosity to make the most of every session with you.

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Based on validated RIASEC psychology Career data from O*NET, U.S. Department of Labor Safe family accounts — no child email required Built for Grades 6–12