About Us

Empowering Students. Enabling Institutions. Evolving Education.

Skillco is a student success platform built to meet the modern demands of education and industry. We are passionate about transforming how students and institutions think about learning outcomes—not just in terms of grades and degrees, but in terms of skills.

Our platform equips students with the tools they need to track, grow, and showcase job-ready skills. At the same time, we provide educational institutions with insights and systems to increase enrollment, improve retention, and deliver better job placement outcomes.

Our belief is simple but transformative:

Education should not only lead to graduation—it should lead to opportunity.

Skillco Founder and CEO, Steve Lockhart.

Our Mission

Reimagining Education Around Skills That Matter.

At Skillco, we’re committed to reshaping how students learn and how institutions teach—by putting verified skills at the center of it all.

We build tools that help educators align their programs with the real demands of today’s workforce, and give students a clear view of how their learning translates into opportunity. Our mission is to make education more relevant, practical, and outcome-driven.

In a world where traditional credentials are no longer enough, we believe that demonstrated skills and hands-on experience are the true currency of success.

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Our Mission

Reimagining Education Around Skills That Matter.

At Skillco, we’re committed to reshaping how students learn and how institutions teach—by putting verified skills at the center of it all.

In a world where traditional credentials are no longer enough, we believe that demonstrated skills and hands-on experience are the true currency of success.

Improve enrollment and retention

Demonstrate the value of their programs

Bridge the gap between curriculum and workforce needs

Skillco was built to solve these challenges. We equip institutions with tools that turn learning into measurable, marketable outcomes—and help students take control of their educational journeys.

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Skillco Founder and CEO, Steve Lockhart.

The People and Partnerships Driving Our Mission

Behind every Skillco success story is a passionate team and a powerful network of collaborators working to reshape education for the future.

Meet Our Team:

The People Behind Skillco

At Skillco, our team is united by a shared belief: that education should prepare every student for real-world success. From developers to designers, every member of our team brings deep expertise and a passion for transforming the student experience.

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Our Partners

The People Behind Skillco

Skillco is a powerful tool that helps institutions connect the dots between curriculum, skill development, and career outcomes, ensuring how to position your institution as a launchpad for real-world success.

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SOC Certifications

Security First. Trust Always.

At Skillco, protecting your data is more than a promiseit’s a principle we build on.We know that students, educators, and employers count on us to handle their most sensitive information with care.

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Skillco & E2i

Created by Students. Driven by Purpose. Designed for Real-World Impact.

At Skillco, students aren’t just users—they’re co-creators.

Through our innovative collaboration with Utah Valley University’s Excellence and Innovation Initiative (e2i), we’re redefining how education and industry work together. UVU students work shoulder-to-shoulder with our teams in product development, design, engineering, and marketing. The result? A dynamic learning environment where students gain real-world experience while directly contributing to a platform that’s reshaping education nationwide.

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How We’re Different

What sets Skillco apart is our commitment to both the student experience and institutional success. We believe one cannot thrive without the other. Our platform is:

✅ Skill-Centric:

Skills are at the center of our framework—not an afterthought

✅ Student-Driven:

Tools designed for student autonomy, visibility, and self-awareness

✅ Data-Informed:

Actionable insights for educators, advisors, and administrators

✅ Secure & Compliant:

Built with data privacy and institutional integrity in mind

✅ Real-World Aligned:

Constantly updated with feedback from employers and industry trends

What We Do

Our platform is designed to help students and educators align academic achievements with industry demands, fostering skill-based learning and career readiness.

Skill-Based Learning Insights:

Track and visualize the skills you've gained through your courses and projects—so you know what you're good at and where to grow.

Personalized Career Planning:

Build a step-by-step roadmap to your dream job, guided by real skill data and aligned with your academic progress.

Project & Skill Showcase:

Turn your coursework and achievements into a professional portfolio. Highlight your strengths and stand out to future employers.

Curriculum-to-Career Alignment:

Educators can map learning outcomes to in-demand job skills, ensuring students graduate ready for real-world roles.

Graduate Employability Boost:

Help students translate academic success into job-ready confidence, with tailored insights that support competitive applications.

Seamless Integration & Data Security:

Skillco fits smoothly into your existing systems and keeps user data secure with SOC-compliant protocols.

How Skillco Works – in 4 Simple Steps

Skillco makes it simple to turn what you learn into real-world skills, track your growth, and showcase your readiness for what’s next.

Step 1: Connect Your Coursework

Sync your transcripts with Skillco or manually input them

Step 2: Your Skill Map

Skillco’s intelligent platform identifies the skills behind each course and project

Step 3: Explore Career Paths

Once you see your skills, you can match them to real-world job descriptions

Step 4: Showcase and Grow

Create a powerful portfolio with class projects, assignments, and achievements.

Skillco Testimonials: Proof in Every Voice

Hear directly from Skillco users about the platform’s impact on education and careers.

“I had no idea how many career-relevant skills I already had. Skillco gave me the confidence to go after roles I never thought were possible.”

– Ashley A., Business Major

“Skillco has transformed how I teach. It’s not just about grades anymore — it’s about empowering students to build real-world skills.”

– Professor Heather, Marketing

“Before Skillco, I couldn’t see how everything connected. Now, I’m confident in the career paths I’m pursuing.”

– Quinton B., Computer Science

"Skillco transforms students' academic transcripts into skill-based portfolios but also helps them recognize the value of their education. By mapping their coursework to tangible skills, students can clearly see how their efforts contribute to their career readiness"

- President Astrid Tuminez, Utah Valley University

"At the heart of Skillco’s innovation is a commitment to empowering students with the tools they need to succeed. Skillco empowers our students to identify and develop the skills they need for success in their academic and professional journeys."

- Kyle Reyes, V.P. of Institutional Advancement, Utah Valley University

"Skillco, empowers students to connect their education to real-world opportunities… At the same time, Skillco enables universities to align with workforce demands, shaping the future of higher education and student success"

-President Cam Martin, Rocky Mountain University

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Everything you need to know about how Skillco supports students, educators, and institutions.

What is Skillco and what does it do?

Skillco is software that analyzes transcripts, matches courses to skills, and recommends degree programs to help individuals develop the skills needed for their desired jobs.

How does Skillco work?

Skillco uses algorithms to analyze transcripts, identify skills from courses, and match them with job requirements. It then recommends degree programs based on these skills.

How does it help me as a student?

Skillco is a platform that helps you track your academic progress, identify the skills you're developing, and align them with real-world career opportunities. It allows you to create a personal skill portfolio and explore career paths based on your strengths.

Can Skillco help me decide on a career path?

Yes! Skillco provides tools to explore careers based on your existing skills and interests. It also suggests courses and projects that can help you build the skills required for your desired roles.

How does Skillco support educators?

Skillco provides educators with tools to define skill-based outcomes, align curriculum with industry needs, and monitor student progress through real-time analytics. This helps improve retention, engagement, and job placement outcomes.

Can I use Skillco to track student engagement and success?

Absolutely. Skillco offers robust analytics to track skill development, identify at-risk students, and measure engagement across courses and programs. These insights help improve teaching strategies and student outcomes.

What makes Skillco different from other education tools?

Skillco uniquely focuses on skill-based learning by translating academic work into measurable, career-relevant outcomes. It bridges the gap between education and employment by helping both students and institutions stay aligned with evolving industry demands.

Is my data secure with Skillco?

Yes, Skillco is fully SOC-compliant and follows industry best practices for data security and privacy. Your personal and academic information is always protected.

We’re just getting started!

As the future of work evolves, Skillco is committed to staying ahead—continuously improving our tools, expanding our partnerships, and listening to the voices of students, educators, and employers.