ImBlaze
imblaze.org
What it is
ImBlaze helps schools, districts, and programs manage internships and connect students with real-world learning opportunities. Students can search a curated database of internships and projects, ask for approval to pursue them, and suggest additions for coordinators to approve or deny. Customizable student journeys, interest-based recommendations, internship notes, and an external discovery tool support the opportunity process. During placements, students check in and out and record daily reflections. Mentors confirm attendance logs and can leave progress feedback; educators receive warnings about missing or late check-ins. Educators can upload compliance documents and receive notices when they need renewal. ImBlaze is available through web browsers and app stores, with Android, iOS, and web listed. It provides database-management tools but says it cannot create the connections schools need to build that database. Schools can ask about regional sharing and district implementation. Pricing is arranged after a demo. The listed First-year support plan costs $2,750 as a one-time purchase, billed First year, and includes guided training, email support, bulk uploads and updates, customized reporting, and check-ins.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- ImBlaze helps schools, districts, and programs manage real-world learning by connecting students with opportunities, simplifying internship management, and helping educators understand student growth.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Intended users
- The product is presented for schools, districts, and programs, with workflows for students, educators, and mentors.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Platforms
- ImBlaze is accessible in any web browser or app store; the maker announced ImBlaze 2.0 apps for the App Store and Play Store.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Security
- The privacy policy describes multi-factor authentication for personnel, restricted staff access, physical access controls, encryption in transit and at rest, and regular security audits.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Privacy
- Big Picture Learning says it does not sell student data and uses collected data only to provide or improve its services.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Support
- The support hub provides FAQs, educator and student tutorials, product updates, and routes users to request more support or training.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Headquarters
- Providence, Rhode Island, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · imblaze.org
- Maker
- ImBlaze describes itself as an initiative powered by Big Picture Learning and says its work is rooted in Big Picture Learning's experience in student-centered learning.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Access
- ImBlaze can be accessed in any web browser or app store.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Attendance tracking
- Students check in and out of internships, mentors confirm attendance logs, and educators receive warnings for missing or late attendance.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Compliance documents
- Educators can upload compliance documents and receive notifications when they need renewal.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- District use
- Schools can contact ImBlaze about regional sharing and district implementation options.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Integration
- A September 2026 release note lists a Clever integration that supports student sync.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Mobile sign-in
- The maker says the mobile app supports Google and Apple single sign-on.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Opportunity database
- Coordinators upload and manage opportunities, while students can suggest additions for coordinators to approve or deny.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Opportunity network limit
- ImBlaze provides tools to manage an opportunity database but says it cannot help schools make connections to build that database.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Opportunity search
- Students can search a curated database of internships and projects, request approval to pursue opportunities, and suggest new opportunities.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Pricing
- Schools are asked to email ImBlaze to set up a demo and learn which pricing structure is best for them.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Privacy compliance
- The privacy policy says BPL complies with FERPA, PPRA, California AB 1584, and the Student Online Personal Information Protection Act, among other applicable state laws.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Reflections and feedback
- Students can write reflections about their experiences, and mentors can provide feedback on their progress.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Single sign-on
- The privacy policy describes optional third-party single sign-on, gives Clever as an example, and says it never receives or stores SSO account passwords.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Student data protections
- The privacy policy states that BPL complies with FERPA, PPRA, California AB 1584, SOPIPA, and applicable state student privacy laws.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Student journey
- The platform supports a customizable student journey flow, interest-based opportunity recommendations, internship notes, and an external discovery tool.Read 5 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
- Student opportunity search
- Students can search a curated database of internships and projects, request approval to pursue them, and suggest new opportunities.Read 4 Oct 2026 · imblaze.org
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Students can request approval for opportunities
- Mentors confirm attendance and leave feedback
- Educators receive missing or late check-in warnings
- Compliance documents have renewal notifications
- Android, iOS, and web access
Limits
- ImBlaze does not build opportunity-network connections
- Pricing structure is set after a demo
- First-year support costs $2,750, paid once
Who it suits
ImBlaze suits schools, districts, and programs coordinating student internships, with workflows for students, educators, and mentors. It may fit schools that already have opportunities to manage or want to ask about regional sharing.
Verdict
ImBlaze covers opportunity discovery, placement check-ins, reflections, mentor feedback, and compliance documents. Schools should account for the database-building limitation and contact the maker to determine pricing.
Where Specifiction places it
- Internship Management Software#3 of 278.5