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Start With Skills
Ready to learn where your skills could take you?
Start here to see how others leveled up their careers by developing and using their skills in new ways—and how you can do it, too.
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Every person's path to success looks different
And in our rapidly changing world of work, there are endless ways to build the skills you need to succeed.
That's why it's time for all of us—workers, career seekers, educators, and employers—to shift the way we think about career-ready skills.
On this site, we'll explore how all of your skills—the ones you already have, and the ones you'll build in the future—can help you achieve your career goals and dreams, make a difference in your community, and live better. Plus, dive into how employers can embrace skills-based hiring and tap into bright new talent pools.
Explore the exciting places your skills can take you
Experience a day in the life of people just like you—and hear how they used their diverse set of work and life experiences to build skills and step up into rewarding careers.
Hear career stories from people who've been in your shoes
Whether you're navigating new skill-building opportunities or wondering if skills-based hiring could work for your company, these career stories are full of advice to help you plan your path forward.
What's possible when we support skills-based hiring?
We sat down with industry leaders who are putting skills first—using skills-based hiring practices to grow their talent pools and reach brand new levels of success.
Resources to help you take the next step
Use these tools to get the training, education, and support you need to build new skills—or put your existing skills to work!—and tackle your future.
See what your skills can already offer
Watch the trailer for our new documentary series "Built On Skills" to see just how many pathways there are to career advancement with the skills you've already developed and honed.
More ways to discover who you are—and what you want out of your career
The Roadtrip Nation Experience: An online self-discovery course
A five-lesson course for students and young adults, helping you discover your interests, explore career possibilities, and connect with potential mentors. Educators & facilitators: To implement the Roadtrip Nation Experience with your learners, please reach out to support@roadtripnation.org.
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About Start With Skills
This project was created by Roadtrip Nation, a career exploration nonprofit that aims to help everyone define their own roads in life.
Through our award-winning public television show, our bestselling book, and our online tools and resources, we use storytelling to help people explore and choose the paths that work best for them.
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