Skill Squirrel
Skill Squirrel is cloud community hub software addressing the fragmented nature of workforce development ecosystems by applying skills-based matchmaking to connect marginalized individuals, career development professionals, and employers in a timely and relevant manner for sustainable employment.
Current employment and training options and practices are too rigid to bend to the needs of people with employment challenges, whether it be due to level of academic achievement, location, or physical capability. Skill Squirrel overcomes requirements for specific degrees or concerns about gaps in employment by helping people to utilize their valued and trusted skills as a currency for work.
By enhancing the accessibility of Skill Squirrel’s Skills First workshop series and one-on-one career coaching, for starting a business and career planning, more people with disabilities will have access to knowledge and supports to help them build networks to achieve and manage a satisfying career. In addition, Skills First participants will be eligible to acquire verifiable credentials for improving their chances of securing employment that aligns with their skills and experience.
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