Skill-Connect: A Collaborative Platform for Students

Currently, students from different institutions expe- rience difficulties in building professional networks, discovering collaborators for their projects, and accessing project-related opportunities. Existing social media platforms and professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn are primarily geared toward professionals and are not a complete fit for the needs of students. Skill-Connect is a platform reserved for student users in multiple colleges. Students will be able to create detailed profiles that describe their skills, interests and academic accomplishments. It will allow peer-to-peer connections, groups that could collaborate on projects, and sharing of information regarding internships, events, as well as academic resources. This is a simple, accessible, and scalable system designed to give students with different backgrounds a resource that will allow them to connect, communicate, and collaborate. Skill-Connect will enhance academic development, increase innovation, and ultimately prepare students for a career.