Skillionaire Games by skillsgapp

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part?and continues to participate in our workforce development research as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase 1 funding. Your insights have been invaluable in shaping the future of career engagement and technology for youth. Today, our Co-founders, Tina Zwolinski and Cynthia Jenkins, present the findings and key learnings from the past couple of months. #GameOn

?? "In an engaging interview with AI Time Journal, Cynthia Jenkins, CMO, and Tina Zwolinski, CEO of Skillionaire Games by skillsgapp, shared their visionary approach to combining #gaming with #career education. Their insights shed light on a unique solution to the skills gap, focusing on sectors like #advancedmanufacturing, #healthcare, and #cybersecurity." -EIN Presswire Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcQ7B8Ut

It's #CyberAwarenessMonth and #Boston's youth are discovering rewarding Cybersecurity and Computer Science careers by playing our career game, ?? Hack Out Bl4ckout! Schools and youth programs are competing all month long for the ultimate title of Boston's #CyberSkillionaires. ?? The students at Excel High School in South Boston got their game on yesterday. Special thanks to Annie Le, Excel's Pathways & Work-based Director, for organizing the fun event for the students. Want your school or youth program to join in on the cyber career fun and compete? Contact us to get involved this month, and we'll send you the code for your youth. https://lnkd.in/etY3Rugt A big thank you to UMass Boston and the #ADAGE program by the U.S. Department of Commerce for making this experience free and safe for all participants. #careergaming #workforcedevelopment

?? Getting our Mojo on for #ManufacturingDay! Today we celebrate the innovative spirit that drives the manufacturing industry—an industry that's shaping the future with cutting-edge technology and skilled talent. At Skillionaire Games by skillsgapp, we’re excited to be part of what's next with?Maker Mojo, our career game designed to ignite curiosity and skills in the next generation of manufacturers. R+D,?Production + Manufacturing, Sustainability + Recycling have never been more fun. #playwithahirepurpose

?? As #GenZ enters the #workforce, their digital habits are reshaping career engagement. From #gaming to #TikTok, understanding where they spend their time is key to connecting them with your in-demand skills-based careers and pathways outside of traditional channels. Read how different social media and engagement platforms stack up in engaging Gen Z, and which one(s) to include in your skilled-career outreach mix. Our co-founders, Tina Zwolinski and Cynthia Jenkins will be presenting more on this topic at National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)Youth Symposium in Phoenix, Nov. 18-20. #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerGaming #GenZ #SkillBasedCareers #FutureOfWork #YouthEngagement

From social capital gaps to a lack of career awareness and knowledge about the different pathways into careers, #GenZ is feeling stressed about their futures. Many parents also feel unequipped to guide their teens through these crucial decisions. "Many young people are worrying about how they’re going to discover the right career, gain the right skills, and make the right connections to actually thrive out there." — Mark C. Perna Fortunately, thanks to technology and AI, more career discovery resources are becoming available to help bridge these gaps. These resources offer valuable guidance, direct connections to industry professionals, and educational pathways to support earlier career exploration. This article highlights ways to help teens make career choices more confidently. It also provides insight for industry and pathways for engaging better with Gen Z.

?? We’re grateful for the support our headquarters city, Greenville, SC - Greenville City Economic Development Corporation, continues to show us! As a city that champions founders and tech startups, it’s been the perfect launchpad for our growth and success. #GameOn

?? It's #SurgicalTechnologist week! #SkillionaireGames, along with SCETV and MUSC Health, invites #SouthCarolina youth (13+) to "Scrub In and Win" by playing Healing Agent Thursday, Sept.19 - Sunday, Sept. 22, a free-to-play healthcare career video game that allows players to try on South Carolina’s most in-demand healthcare careers and discover the local pathways to get there. Everything you need to know is here: https://lnkd.in/dsSEUeCN #GameOn #workforcedevelopment #healthcare

#SETA2024 Skillsgapp has been on the road this week celebrating #workforcedevelopmentmonth with four full days of workforce learning and networking with the incredible members of the Southeastern Employment and Training Association and the Greenville County, SC Workforce Board representatives.

?? It's #NationalVideoGameDay! Get your Skillionaire Games on. ?? Fun Facts: ?? Gen Z and Millennials spend more time gaming than on any other form of entertainment. (Newzoo) ??♀? 85% of mobile gamers do not identify as gamers.?(Mediakix) ?? Users spend 90% of their smartphone usage on apps and games. (eMarketer) ?? On average, gamers play two to five mobile games a month. (data.ai) ? Users spend three and a half hours using mobile devices every day, and 11% of that time is spent on mobile gaming. (eMarketer) ?? More than 50% of gamers play mobile games while in the bathroom (Mediakix) #careergaming #workforcedevelopment