We\u2019re thrilled to share some exciting news with you \u2014 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In line with the United Nations\u2019 World Youth Skills Day<\/a>, we\u2019re proud to release Skills<\/strong> on Goodwall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or, at least, it ought to be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Skills on Goodwall<\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat does the Goodwall Skills Launch entail, you ask? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, we\u2019ve essentially introduced skills tags across several of the app\u2019s features (iOS only, for now). Here\u2019s an example of how these skills tags appear now throughout the app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn your feed<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be able to see skills tags on content shared by your fellow Goodwallers. And, of course, you\u2019ll also get the ability to tag the relevant skills on the video and text posts you share, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On your profile<\/strong>, you\u2019re now able to add your different talents and abilities, choosing from hundreds of available skill options. When you or a profile visitor clicks on one of the skills, it\u2019ll open up a progress page for that skill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The progress page<\/strong> is just that, a way to track your development in every skill you\u2019ve added to your profile. You\u2019ll earn points toward leveling up in a skill by sharing content (posts or videos) and by getting votes from other users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over 250 skills are available now to add to your profile and posts, grouped into 14 areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Arts & Crafts<\/strong> – drawing, painting, woodworking, etc.<\/li>
- Business<\/strong> – marketing, sales, investing, management, etc.<\/li>
- Communication<\/strong> – PR, storytelling, sign language, etc.<\/li>
- Design<\/strong> – prototyping, typography, UX\/UI, etc.<\/li>
- Engineering<\/strong> – energy, robotics, urban design, etc.<\/li>
- Environment<\/strong> – sustainability, horticulture, recycling, etc.<\/li>
- Health & Wellbeing<\/strong> – medicine, mental health, yoga, etc.<\/li>
- Media & Entertainment<\/strong> – publishing, acting, films, etc.<\/li>
- Performance<\/strong> – choreography, opera, singing, theater, etc.<\/li>
- Politics & Social<\/strong> – sociology, volunteering, human rights, etc.<\/li>
- Science & Education<\/strong> – zoology, teaching, physics, etc.<\/li>
- Services<\/strong> – cleaning, building, fishing, etc.<\/li>
- Technology<\/strong> – cybersecurity, automation, nanotechnology, etc.<\/li>
- Transferable Skills<\/strong> – networking, multitasking, resilience, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The new Skills Graph sets Goodwall apart from other social networking platforms by helping Goodwallers set themselves<\/em> apart through how they earn and show off their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While we believe building real-world talent and featuring these abilities are crucial to gaining future opportunities, we don\u2019t want to lose the fun, collaborative aspect that makes Goodwall unique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which means \u2014 by sharing content, participating in challenges, responding to tailored opportunities, and earning votes (and voting for others), we believe Goodwallers can improve their qualifications, increase their professional prospects, and lift up their peers along the way \u2014 all while enjoying the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ready to Start Showcasing Your Skills?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor now, this new version of the Goodwall app is only available on iOS. If you have iOS, simply update to the latest version of the app to start skilling up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For you Android users out there \u2014 we\u2019re not leaving you out, don\u2019t worry! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because our Android users outnumber their iPhone counterparts, we need just a bit more time to get things ready for you. But, rest assured, our Android team is working hard on putting the final touches on it and squashing any remaining bugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the Google Play Store to download the new and improved Goodwall app very soon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We Need to Value Transferable Skills Over Professional & Academic History<\/h2>\n\n\n\nGoodwall was built to connect youth to opportunities. As the global platform helping students, young professionals, and future entrepreneurs build up important skills and get recognized for those skills, we work alongside renowned employers, NGOs, and governments around the world to help our growing base of 2M+ young people in more than 150 countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Global issues, exacerbated by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, continue to pose a challenge for youth employment. Climate change, inequality, an economic downturn, and dozens of other factors disproportionately affect young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds and the Global South. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOn your feed<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be able to see skills tags on content shared by your fellow Goodwallers. And, of course, you\u2019ll also get the ability to tag the relevant skills on the video and text posts you share, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On your profile<\/strong>, you\u2019re now able to add your different talents and abilities, choosing from hundreds of available skill options. When you or a profile visitor clicks on one of the skills, it\u2019ll open up a progress page for that skill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The progress page<\/strong> is just that, a way to track your development in every skill you\u2019ve added to your profile. You\u2019ll earn points toward leveling up in a skill by sharing content (posts or videos) and by getting votes from other users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over 250 skills are available now to add to your profile and posts, grouped into 14 areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Arts & Crafts<\/strong> – drawing, painting, woodworking, etc.<\/li>
- Business<\/strong> – marketing, sales, investing, management, etc.<\/li>
- Communication<\/strong> – PR, storytelling, sign language, etc.<\/li>
- Design<\/strong> – prototyping, typography, UX\/UI, etc.<\/li>
- Engineering<\/strong> – energy, robotics, urban design, etc.<\/li>
- Environment<\/strong> – sustainability, horticulture, recycling, etc.<\/li>
- Health & Wellbeing<\/strong> – medicine, mental health, yoga, etc.<\/li>
- Media & Entertainment<\/strong> – publishing, acting, films, etc.<\/li>
- Performance<\/strong> – choreography, opera, singing, theater, etc.<\/li>
- Politics & Social<\/strong> – sociology, volunteering, human rights, etc.<\/li>
- Science & Education<\/strong> – zoology, teaching, physics, etc.<\/li>
- Services<\/strong> – cleaning, building, fishing, etc.<\/li>
- Technology<\/strong> – cybersecurity, automation, nanotechnology, etc.<\/li>
- Transferable Skills<\/strong> – networking, multitasking, resilience, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The new Skills Graph sets Goodwall apart from other social networking platforms by helping Goodwallers set themselves<\/em> apart through how they earn and show off their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While we believe building real-world talent and featuring these abilities are crucial to gaining future opportunities, we don\u2019t want to lose the fun, collaborative aspect that makes Goodwall unique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which means \u2014 by sharing content, participating in challenges, responding to tailored opportunities, and earning votes (and voting for others), we believe Goodwallers can improve their qualifications, increase their professional prospects, and lift up their peers along the way \u2014 all while enjoying the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ready to Start Showcasing Your Skills?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For now, this new version of the Goodwall app is only available on iOS. If you have iOS, simply update to the latest version of the app to start skilling up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For you Android users out there \u2014 we\u2019re not leaving you out, don\u2019t worry! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because our Android users outnumber their iPhone counterparts, we need just a bit more time to get things ready for you. But, rest assured, our Android team is working hard on putting the final touches on it and squashing any remaining bugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out the Google Play Store to download the new and improved Goodwall app very soon! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We Need to Value Transferable Skills Over Professional & Academic History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Goodwall was built to connect youth to opportunities. As the global platform helping students, young professionals, and future entrepreneurs build up important skills and get recognized for those skills, we work alongside renowned employers, NGOs, and governments around the world to help our growing base of 2M+ young people in more than 150 countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Global issues, exacerbated by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, continue to pose a challenge for youth employment. Climate change, inequality, an economic downturn, and dozens of other factors disproportionately affect young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds and the Global South. <\/p>\n\n\n\n