Real Projects. RealSkills
Gain 21st-century job skills by collaborating on real-world projects with peers around the globe.
Tutorials aren't enough anymore
Courses and bootcamps teach concepts — but employers want to see what you've actually shipped.
Stuck in tutorial hell
You've watched hours of content but still don't feel ready for real work.
No real-world practice
You haven't shipped features that look like real product work.
Hard to find collaborators
Group projects stall when teammates disappear or schedules clash.
No structured feedback
You're not sure if your code, UX, or strategy is actually any good.
How CareerStack Works
Four simple steps to start building your portfolio and skills
Set your goals & role
Tell us your role, tools, and how much time you have each week. CareerStack tunes projects to your skill level and availability.
- •Choose solo or team focus
- •Pick your tech stack or role (e.g. Product Manager, Frontend Dev)
- •Set your time window (weekend, 2–4 weeks, longer)
Pick, create, or Remix a project
Browse templates, describe your own idea, or Remix an existing project with AI to match your experience level and goals.
- •Generate scoped projects from vague ideas with AI
- •Clone proven templates with original tasks
- •Remix with AI to change scope, tools, or difficulty
Complete tasks & get feedback
Follow AI-generated tasks, submit your work, and receive AI and peer feedback. Finish with a project you can show employers.
- •AI reviews solo-project submissions for completeness
- •Peer reviews for team projects
- •Portfolio-ready case studies you can link in applications
Showcase your work & build your profile
Create a profile that highlights your completed projects, tasks, and skills. Share your portfolio with employers and collaborators.
- •Display completed projects and tasks
- •Showcase your skills and experience
- •Share your profile with employers and collaborators
What you get from every project
Hands-on experience
Features that look and feel like real product work.
Clear outcomes
Each project includes a definition of done and measurable milestones.
Actionable feedback
AI and peers help you improve faster with each submission.
Portfolio proof
Turn completed projects into case studies and artifacts for interviews.
Who It's For
CareerStack is designed to meet the needs of various groups
Students & Learners
- •Build an impressive portfolio with real projects
- •Explore different tech careers through hands-on experience
- •Gain practical skills that employers are looking for
- •Connect with mentors and peers in your field of interest
Career switchers into tech
- •Transition into tech with real project experience
- •Build a portfolio that demonstrates your new skills
- •Learn by doing with hands-on projects in your target field
- •Connect with others making similar career transitions
Working tech professionals
- •Level up your skills with real-world projects
- •Explore new technologies and frameworks hands-on
- •Build side projects that showcase your expertise
- •Network with other professionals and expand your portfolio
Community Impact
Building a global community of practice through collaborative learning
10+
Countries Represented
Global collaboration across time zones
100+
Active Members
Growing community of learners and creators
30+
Live Projects
Actively collaborating on real-world solutions
100+ professionals are already collaborating!
Don't take our word for it. Here's what they have to say about CareerStack.
As a nonprofit leader, CareerStack has been invaluable for our tech initiatives. We found talented developers who were eager to contribute while building their portfolios. The platform saved us thousands in development costs while providing meaningful learning opportunities.
Sarah ChenSJoining CareerStack has been one of the best decisions I've made as an early career professional. After graduating college, I felt the pressure of having a gap on my resume and not enough hands-on experience... CareerStack changed that.
Jonah Feldman@JonahFel4JThe structured feedback on CareerStack helped me grow more in 3 months than a year of solo learning. Each project rejection came with clear action items, and now I'm confidently contributing to real-world projects that actually matter.
Marcus ThompsonM
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free, then unlock more projects with flexible credit packs.
Free Trial
Start with 1 project credit
Project Credit Pack
3 project credits
Join Our Community
Connect with peers, find collaborators, and access exclusive resources
Slack Community
Join our active Slack workspace where you can network with other members, find project collaborators, get help with technical questions, and stay updated on new opportunities.
Join Slack CommunityResource Hub
Access our curated library of learning materials, tutorials, and guides to help you develop both technical and soft skills needed for today's job market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- CareerStack allows you to join or create real-world projects in tech, design, and data. You collaborate with peers, build your portfolio, and gain practical skills that employers value. Each project comes with clear goals and a timeline, typically lasting 2-4 weeks.
CareerStack offers one free project credit to get started. After that, you can purchase additional credits. Our pricing is transparent and designed to be affordable for students and professionals alike.
If you haven't used your purchased credits and decide within 7 days that CareerStack isn't right for you, we offer a full refund. Contact our support team to process your refund.
- Projects span web development, UX/UI design, data analysis, mobile app development, marketing, and more. They range from beginner to advanced levels, so there's something for everyone regardless of your experience level.
- If your project creator becomes unresponsive or the project isn't a good fit, you can use our "Leave Project" feature at any time. When you leave, your project credit is automatically refunded, and you're free to apply to other projects right away. To maintain a quality experience for everyone, we track accountability metrics—including project withdrawals—so we recommend leaving only when necessary. This helps us foster a respectful and reliable community for all participants.