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SkillMap: Bridging Students to Industry Needs
One of the biggest struggles students and job seekers face is figuring out which exact skills are required for the jobs they want. While job portals and LinkedIn list skills, these are usually broad and generic, often leaving students confused about where they truly stand. Two students may both apply for a “data analyst” role, but one may lack SQL knowledge while the other needs more experience with visualization tools. Current platforms fail to give this level of personalized clarity.
SkillMap solves this by acting as a personalized skill navigator. Using AI, it analyzes a student’s coursework, projects, GitHub activity, and resume, then compares it against live job postings. Instead of overwhelming them with all possible skills, SkillMap pinpoints the specific gaps that matter most for their chosen career path. It doesn’t stop there — it generates a step-by-step learning roadmap, recommending online courses, projects, and exercises to close those gaps effectively.
The direct beneficiaries are students and job seekers, who gain tailored guidance on what to learn next. Universities benefit by aligning their programs with industry demand, and recruiters benefit by meeting candidates who are better prepared and job-ready.
This problem matters to me because I’ve personally felt the uncertainty of not knowing whether I’m learning the right things for my career. By giving students a clear, actionable roadmap, SkillMap removes confusion and builds confidence. It is about transforming scattered effort into focused growth, and ultimately helping young people step into the job market with clarity and direction.
“Learn what matters, when it matters.”
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