SkillsPassport

SkillsPassport is a startup founded in 2016 that has developed a sustainable business model focused on empowering marginalized community members. The company's flagship product, the SkillsPassport TM, is a web-enabled mobile application that converts member information into a digital profile, making them visible and accessible to the mainstream economy. The vision of SkillsPassport is to alleviate the plight of marginalized people by making them visible to the mainstream economy. The mission is to empower every marginalized person in South Africa by providing them with a visible, credible digital profile.

SkillsPassport™ offers various benefits to its members, including access to potential employers through a web-based portal or a mobile application, the ability to present their digital profile to prospective employers, access to employment opportunities, creation of a visible and credible employment profile, and cost savings on travel. Additionally, through SkillsPassport™, members can access discounted value-added services and products, potentially source education funding for dependents, and benefit from a "Cradle to Grave" approach that empowers employable family members and their dependents.

For potential employers, SkillsPassport™ provides access to a repository of semi- and low-skilled staff, quality checks on qualifications and records, the ability to pay staff wages and rate performance, along with features to manage spend on skills development, minimize HR costs, and minimize the risk associated with employing unknown individuals.

While the company's headquarters and last investment details are not provided, SkillsPassport operates in the Cloud Infrastructure industry and presents an innovative solution for bridging the digital and economic divide for marginalized community members. Investors seeking opportunities in socially impactful startups may find SkillsPassport intriguing due to its focus on empowering marginalized communities and fostering economic inclusion through digital innovation.