Foundation
Foundation
Nevada kids have the drive. We give them the skills and connections to make their future possible — so they can build it, wherever it takes them. We open the doors: catching them early, connecting them one-on-one, and seeing it through.
Every kid who comes to Skillify gets a real person beside them, from the first conversation to the last. We don't just start them — we stay.
A vetted network of 215+ professionals across every field.
Each student paired with a mentor in the exact field they're curious about.
6–8 hours of the career skills schools don't cover.
A dedicated coach stays with each student for four weeks.
Real accountability, so they follow through — even the ones who usually don't.
Every kid finishes with real connections and real confidence.
On average, 88% of students complete the program — and several Nevada cohorts have finished at 100%.
Interactive career conferences where kids learn what schools don't teach — networking, professional communication, elevator pitches, informational interviews. 6–8 hours, in person or virtual.
Every kid matched with a real professional in the exact field they're curious about, with a dedicated coach for four weeks. Real conversations. Real connections.
These are kids who didn't have family networks, transportation, or access. Connection changed that.
"Skillify helped us prove we can do anything we want, and we just need to put in the effort. It was an amazing experience with such amazing people here to help us."
"I'm feeling great about my mentorship! I learned where she studied and how she came to be a vet. I feel like the convo solidified the vet path for me, and now Skillify has me more sure of what I want to do."
"My mentor was amazing. I was getting stressed for no reason. Skillify allowed me to become more confident in myself, especially when talking to mentors in similar interest areas as mine. I can totally do this now."
"My mentor and I talked about how to succeed in the trade a lot. He was telling me that you need a lot of determination to go far. I gained a bunch more passion than I thought I had about being an electrician, which is really nice."
"Skillify connected me with a mentor in my dream field! I was already second-guessing my choices, but after that call, I know it's the career I want."
"It has allowed me to grow out of my shell and become more outgoing and confident when approaching people."
Be the reason they find their way.
For $500, you give a Nevada kid a full year with a mentor, a career path, and a community that believes in them.
Donate — Coming SoonReady to make a difference in just 15 minutes? One conversation. One student. A lifetime of impact. Join 215+ professionals opening doors for the next generation.
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Make your check payable to [Skillify Foundation legal name] and mail it to:
10845 Griffith Peak Dr Ste 200A, Las Vegas, NV 89135
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