Skillsgapp utilizes geolocation-based mobile gaming to connect youth aged 13-22 with local career opportunities, including jobs, apprenticeships, and college programs. This platform addresses the lack of awareness among high school graduates about meaningful career paths in their region, enabling them to explore skills-based jobs and requirements early on.
Funding
$275K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many high school graduates lack awareness of local career opportunities and the skills required for those jobs, leading to underemployment and a mismatch between available talent and workforce needs. Traditional career awareness methods often fail to engage younger individuals, particularly those from underserved communities, hindering their access to meaningful career pathways.
Solution
Skillsgapp offers Skillionaire Games, a geolocation-based mobile gaming platform that connects youth aged 13-22 with local career opportunities, including jobs, apprenticeships, and college programs. The platform uses gamified simulations of skills-based jobs to allow students to "try on" different careers and understand the necessary skills and requirements. By engaging with local companies and colleges within the game, students gain early exposure to potential career paths and educational opportunities in their region. The platform also provides geo-specific pathways and content based on the player's location, ensuring relevance and accessibility.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes high school students, particularly those aged 13-22, workforce development organizations, employers, colleges, and state or regional economic development entities seeking to build a skilled local workforce.
Features
- Mobile career video games that simulate real-world jobs and required skills
- Geolocation-based content delivery to connect users with local opportunities
- Customizable in-game content to reflect regional workforce needs and pathways
- Integration with local companies and colleges to showcase career options
- DEI-intentional avatars and focus on engaging underserved communities
- Mini-games to nurture STEM-related principles and earn industry-inspired badges
- Realistic Job Previews (RJPs) that simulate key job expectations