Real Projects. RealSkills
Gain 21st-century job skills by collaborating on real-world projects with peers around the globe.
Key Features
What makes CareerStack the ideal platform to build your skills
Risk-Free Micro-Projects
Feeling stuck in tutorial hell?
Start with small, manageable projects designed to build specific skills in a supportive environment.
Portfolio & Skill Growth
Tired of rejection emails?
Every project contributes to your portfolio and helps track your learning progress over time.
Global Collaboration
Want to stand out from the crowd?
Work with peers from around the world and learn to collaborate across time zones and cultures.
Actionable Feedback Loop
Ready to learn from every experience?
Receive specific, actionable feedback on tasks to continuously improve your skills and approach.
How We Compare
| Feature | CareerStack | Tutorial Sites | Coding Bootcamps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-world projects | Limited | Sometimes | |
| Team collaboration | No | Sometimes | |
| Free to start | No | ||
| Portfolio building | Limited |
How It Works
Three simple steps to start building your portfolio and skills
Create Profile
Sign up, showcase your skills, and set learning goals. Our platform matches you with relevant projects and team members.
Find or Create Projects
Browse micro-projects that match your interests, or create your own and invite others to collaborate.
Start Collaborating
Work together, share ideas, and build something valuable while gaining practical skills that employers value.
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
Nonprofits & Educators
- •Get support on tech projects while providing learning opportunities
- •Partner with us to develop talent in your community
- •Post projects and mentor learners in the process
- •Use CareerStack as a platform for students or clients
Startups & Employers
- •Build a tech project team quickly with minimal risk
- •Evaluate talent through real project collaboration
- •Find motivated individuals with demonstrated skills
- •Create a pipeline of vetted talent for your growing business
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
5+
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
Choose a plan to get started. Each project credit lets you fully engage with one project from start to finish.
Free Trial
Start with one free project
Pro
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.
Explore ResourcesStay Updated
Join our newsletter for updates on project postings, events, product updates, and more.
FAQ
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.