Skill Squirrel is a metaphorical representation of someone who is eager to acquire new skills and knowledge, much like how a squirrel is known to gather and store nuts for the winter.

Securing full time employment is the goal of most opportunity seekers. During times of higher unemployment and when there are fewer entry level positions available, reaching that goal is more difficult.

To help people compete more effectively in a highly competitive job market, Skill Squirrel offers the ability to get skills validated though work-based interactions and by earning verifiable credentials that can be used to enhance LinkedIn profiles. 

Unlike traditional job marketplaces that have postings for jobs best suited for candidates with certain degrees and/or years of work experience, Skill Squirrel has postings suitable for supporting people experiencing career transition to fill skill and employment gaps.

At Skill Squirrel, we believe you should manage your career as you would a business by making informed decisions, and that you are your best champion when it comes to your career. Only you know best what type of work you enjoy most, such as how far you are willing to travel, when you want to work, and all the other requirements that go into making your career decisions.

Our goal is to connect you, with all of your potential, to relevant opportunities that can help you along your preferred career path.

Employment professionals may use Skill Squirrel for a variety of purposes, such as:

• To find trainers for hire to help upskill employees.
• To find skilled talent for filling job vacancies on a contractual basis.
• To issue verifiable credentials to workers in recognition of their achievements and capabilities.

Anyone that wants to create a community as a hub for a club, program, incubator, accelerator, school, department, company, etc.

Unlimited! However, only groups with at least one active post will be discoverable.

If you already have a Skill Squirrel account, just click "Add to Account." If you don't have an account yet, sign up for an account using the same email address your credential was sent to.

You can attach it to digital profiles and add the link on your resume.

Skill Squirrel credentials are also suitable for printing and wall mounting, as well as privately sharing.

You have control over how and where your credentials are seen.

Just as you have different versions of your resume for different jobs, so do you have different Skill Squirrel profiles. Each profile may have a portfolio to further showcase your capabilities using rich media.

Being able to trust that people are who they say they are adds a trust layer. As a professional account subscriber, you will have verified status for attracting more opportunities.

Ensuring only representatives of verified corporations issue credentials is our way of helping to uphold the value of credential issuing brands.