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Problem & Gaps:
Numerous students and graduates cannot get jobs because they do not have real project experience in the working world, despite good academics. Existing solutions such as internships are few, unpaid, and sometimes restricted by geography or network relationships. Online courses and certification provide theoretical knowledge but employers increasingly seek evidence of practical skills and teamwork on real issues.

Solution:
SkillBridge is a web platform that brings students together with small businesses, start-ups, and non-profits in need of assistance with actual projects (e.g., developing a website, researching a market, creating a logo). Organizations upload project briefs, and students bid to become part of teams. Projects are time-limited, mentored, and produce real-world deliverables. Students earn verified certificates and portfolio pieces, and organizations obtain cost-effective, eager assistance.

Who Benefits
Students: Acquire practical skills, develop portfolios, and enhance employability.
Organizations: Get quality talent at affordable prices and new ideas for short-term assignments.
Community:Opens up the gap between education and employment, particularly for those with poor professional connections.

Why It Matters:
As an education enthusiast with a commitment to equal opportunity, I recognize how many capable students are ignored merely because they do not have "experience." This platform makes access to real-world learning more democratic and offers a chance to level the playing field, particularly for students from underrepresented groups.

Technical Details (Optional):
SkillBridge would apply a skills-algorithm to match students to projects by skills, interests, and availability. It would have tools for collaboration, mentorship tools, and a system for verifying work completion.