A different kind of career development community based on accessibility and authenticity – not a place for performance.

Sacramento, CA September 29, 2026 –(PR.com)– Work-Tree, a new community platform for Gen Z and early-career professionals, launches today with a simple premise: careers are built by asking questions, not by pretending to have all the answers.

Today’s professional networking solutions aren’t fully meeting the needs of Gen Z. According to LinkedIn’s 2026 research, 72% of Gen Z professionals feel disconnected from people who could help them in their careers, while nearly two-thirds (64%) say no one has clearly shown them how to build professional relationships. (Digital Weekday)

“Most professional platforms reward the highlight reel, and that can be intimidating for emerging talent, discouraging them from participating,” said Issac Enriquez, Co-Founder at Work-Tree. “Our goal at Work-Tree is authenticity and accessibility. We want to connect emerging talent with experienced professionals and empower them to ask questions to our community of real people. Because we believe asking for help is how you grow.”

Available today, Work-Tree is built on three simple actions, captured in its motto: Ask, Help, Grow. Rather than promoting perfection, Work-Tree encourages authenticity, curiosity, and a growth mindset for users.

“We’re excited from the early response of our beta community,” said Enriquez. “It’s inspiring to see such a supportive community show up.”

Experienced Professionals Join Work-Tree to Support the Next Generation:

Work-Tree is launching with senior-level and executive members already signed up to offer guidance to the next generation of professionals. Early members include professionals with current or former experience at Google, Cisco Systems, Indeed, and Kaiser Permanente, along with leaders from other technology, manufacturing, and energy companies.

“I’m joining Work-Tree because I believe in empowering the next generation of professionals. After a rewarding career in technology, I want to give back by helping people navigate job opportunities and challenges. I love the idea of being able to do this at scale in a community like Work-Tree,” said Mohammad Abdel-Khaliq, former Business Development Leader at Cisco Systems and a technology industry professional with more than 30 years of experience.

Ask, Help, Grow:

Ask: Pose questions openly, at any stage of your career, without the pressure to appear polished.
Help: Share your experience and perspective to lift others up.
Grow: Build skills, confidence, and connections through every conversation.

Launch Event:

Work-Tree will host a live product launch on 9/29/26 at 9am PST. Watch Here.

About Work-Tree:

Based in Sacramento, CA, Work-Tree is a professional community platform where people can ask questions, help one another, and grow together. Grounded in authenticity and a growth mindset, Work-Tree connects emerging talent with experienced professionals across technology, manufacturing, energy, and beyond.

Learn more at work-tree.co/.

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