Built by students for the BPA Web Application Team 2026

Transform peer learning into a school-wide advantage

SkillSwap connects ambitious students so they can teach, learn, and build portfolios together. Empower your campus with a platform that makes collaboration effortless and measurable.

1,200+

Active students

540+

Skills shared

2,800+

Sessions completed

4.9/5

Average session rating

Real student collaboration

Join 1,200+ students exchanging skills

From coding to calculus, art to athletics - discover peer learning that fits your schedule and goals.

Platform essentials

Everything you need to swap skills confidently

SkillSwap blends modern product polish with the workflows students, advisors, and community partners rely on every day.

Powerful profile builder

Showcase what you teach, what you want to learn, and when you're available.

Guided prompts to highlight strengths

Smart tags that help peers find you

Portfolio-ready profile layout

Scheduling that just works

Coordinate sessions in minutes with built-in availability and reminders.

Real-time availability sharing

Session reminders for both peers

Automatic time zone handling

Achievements & recognition

Celebrate milestones and keep motivation high with badges and streaks.

Unlock community achievements

Track streaks as you learn

Showcase verified badges

Live messaging & updates

Clarify goals, share resources, and stay in sync before and after sessions.

Send files and links securely

Keep conversations organized

Receive instant notifications

Learning resources hub

Attach notes, share lesson outlines, and reuse curated study templates.

Upload custom study guides

Reuse proven lesson templates

Access shared resource library

Safety-first platform

Moderation, reporting, and admin tooling keep the community positive.

Verified school email sign-up

Teacher & admin visibility

Community guidelines enforcement

Launch in three steps

Simple to start, built to scale with your campus

SkillSwap slots into advisory periods, club meetings, and student-led initiatives without adding extra admin overhead.

Step 1

Create your SkillSwap profile

Tell the community what you can teach, what you want to learn, and how you prefer to meet.

Step 2

Match with complementary peers

Filter by skill level, school, or availability to find the perfect learning partner.

Step 3

Host focused learning sessions

Use guided agendas, share resources, and reflect together after each session.

Proven impact

Students and advisors feel the difference

Real stories from CTE programs and BPA chapters piloting SkillSwap during the 2025-2026 school year.

"SkillSwap helped our BPA chapter mentor freshmen in algebra while giving advanced students leadership experience."

Alicia Gomez

BPA Student Lead, STEM Academy

"I found a design partner the same week I joined. The built-in scheduling and reminders keep us accountable."

Marcus Reed

CTE Software Engineering Student

"Achievements and feedback make it easy to track growth. Our principal now uses SkillSwap data for showcases."

Priya Desai

Digital Design & Media Arts

Frequently asked questions

Everything advisors, investors, and students ask us

Have a question that's not listed? Reach out through the contact links below and we’ll respond within one school day.

Is SkillSwap free for students?

Yes. SkillSwap is free for students and school clubs. Admin tools help educators oversee activity without extra cost.

How does SkillSwap keep sessions safe?

Participants sign in with school email, achievements are verified by advisors, and messaging is moderated with reporting tools.

Can SkillSwap support in-person and virtual sessions?

Absolutely. Students can set their preference, attach meeting links, or log in-person meetups for the same session.

Does SkillSwap integrate with competitions?

Yes. Export achievement summaries, community stats, and testimonials to strengthen BPA, DECA, or capstone presentations.

Launch your SkillSwap chapter

Ready to activate peer-to-peer learning at your school?

Showcase SkillSwap in your BPA presentation, onboard your first pilot cohort in under a week, and track measurable outcomes for investors or school leadership.