SkillPointe.com

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)

SkillPointe.com

SkillPointe is “The premier global technology platform supporting the skilled trades to upskill, reskill, and new skill.”

Cary, NC, USA

United States

Nonprofit

SkillPointe is a technology solution designed to close the skills gap by offering a 90-second visual quiz that connects workers to training programs, financial support, and scholarships through SkillPointeFoundation.org. It helps workers boost their wages while meeting employers' demand for skilled talent. Our mission is to increase opportunities for all, including women, to enter skilled trades and explore paths to self-employment, with support from community colleges.

At SkillPointe, we empower individuals with a free career exploration tool by offering them career pathways in 80 skilled trades that align with their preferences. Our platform empowers users to: • Explore in-demand, skills-based careers tailored to their interests and work style preferences. • Find training programs available anywhere in the U.S. by zip code, connecting them with the education they need to succeed. • Secure financial support and access additional services to remove barriers to their career growth through our affiliated skillpointefoundation.org partnership. We bridge the gap between students and employers by providing clear career pathways and focusing on skills that fill specific, high-demand roles. Our mission is to address the workforce challenges faced by industries across the country while empowering individuals to build meaningful, sustainable careers By partnering with community colleges and leveraging technology, SkillPointe ensures that students can easily navigate their options, acquire critical skills, and connect with employers seeking qualified talent. Whether someone is starting their first career, transitioning to a new field, or looking to upskill, SkillPointe is a free resource.

SkillPointe serves all career explorers looking whether they are new to workforce, re-skilling for a new opportunity or up-skilling for career advancement. Our demographics include: 18% Ages 35-44 48% Women 46% White 31% Ages 25-34 52% Men 27% Black 26% Ages 18-24 14% Hispanic / Latino 13%