Skillful

To achieve a skills-based labor market that works for everyone, Markle, along with Microsoft, LinkedIn, the state of Colorado, and local partners, is building Skillful. Starting in Colorado, we are integrating businesses, state government, non-profits, and educators to forge a new way of creating and accessing opportunity. Using data and technology tools, we are providing transparency around the value of educational and training programs, giving educators a clearer picture of which skills are in demand in their area, and giving businesses a better sense of which skills are available in their applicant pool. Our goal is to help job seekers access a variety of choices to achieve lasting career success; for employers to find the skilled talent they need to grow; and for educators to train people with the skills required to compete in today’s economy. Managed by Skillful and funded by the Markle Foundation, Microsoft and LinkedIn.