SkillPointe operates a three-sided marketplace that connects job seekers, training providers, and employers to address the U.S. skilled-worker shortage. The platform offers self-assessment tools, scholarship funding, and access to training programs and job listings. It hosts more than 350,000 jobs and provides access to over 50,000 training programs across eight industries. SkillPointe targets careers that require shorter training or certification rather than four-year degrees. The company plans to use new funding to expand its network of educational institutions, engage more employers, and increase marketing to job seekers. The article highlights strong market demand, noting an expected 2.3 million skilled trade jobs added annually through 2025 and a 50% rise in skilled-trade job postings versus pre-pandemic levels. Based in Atlanta, SkillPointe positions itself as a one-stop resource delivering real-time information on in-demand jobs and training.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

May 2022