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SkillZilla 🦖

@skillzillaus.bsky.social

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A life skills app for teens and young adults that prepares them for the real world. Woman-owned. Bootstrapped. #EdTech #EduSky

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Dec 5

Hey there EduSky! Long time lurker, first time Skeeter. We are a bootstrapped startup run by 2 women & one dude who like:

🧷 life skills
🙃 quirkiness
🦖 dinos
🖼️ GIFs

We're SkillZilla, a gamified📱app that teaches young adults the essential life skills they need to succeed🥇

/stephanie, holly & daniel

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · May 15

Everyone who shares our app on the App Store or Google Play gets elebenty billion good vibe coins

#LifeSkills #EduSky #EdTech #SharingIsCaring #StartUpSky #AppDevelopment

QR code to download SkillZilla, takes you to https://qrfy.io/p/WCsgIHNlS9

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · May 6

To all the teachers who've guided us, put up with us, encouraged us, and waited to laugh at us until we were out of the room... thank you for your unwavering dedication. #TeacherAppreciationDay

a teacher is trying to keep on top of his workload

Alt: a man in a bright yellow tank top and black shorts is trying to keep on top of his workload by sweeping the sand at the beach, text reads "actual footage of a teacher trying to keep on top of their workload"

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Apr 25

Happy April 25

#IYKYK #LightJacket #LifeSkills

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ALT: a woman is holding a microphone and wearing a sash that says ' rhol ' on it

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Apr 22

Sustainability isn’t just reusable water bottles. It’s also cleaning up your digital life. Try unsubscribing from junk emails and powering down at night.

#LifeSkills #EarthDay2025

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Apr 7

It's group project szn and SkillZilla presents the four types of people in every group project: the perfectionist, the ghost, the chronically late, and the one who does all the work.

Tag yourself or a friend!

#LifeSkills #RelationshipSkills #Monday #Teamwork

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Apr 2

🚩 Got a job offer? Before you say yes, check for these red flags:

❌ Vague salary info
❌ No clear job duties
❌ Toxic work culture – High turnover? Run.
❌ Unrealistic expectations

A job should work for you too. Trust your gut—if something feels off, ask questions!

#LifeSkills #CareerGrowth

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Apr 1

BIG NEWS! We're soclose to launching the next version of SkillZilla!

Today we're thrilled to announce that we're closing the most critical skills gap facing America's youth today.

#EduSky #EdTech #LifeSkills

youtu.be/EbrWHawhE8s

Closing the Skills Gap

YouTube video by SkillZIlla

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 31

⏰ for Spring Cleaning… Your Digital Life

It’s not just about decluttering your closet, try these tips:

🗑️ Delete unused apps
🔑 Update passwords
📬 Unsubscribe from spam emails
📊 Organize your digital files

Start fresh this spring! 🌸

#DigitalDeclutter #SpringCleaning #LifeSkills

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 30

Sunday = Reset

Here are some Pro Tips:
1️⃣ Plan your week
2️⃣ Meal prep
3️⃣ Clean your space
4️⃣ Get outside
5️⃣ Set boundaries

What’s your Sunday reset routine? Drop your best tip! 👇

#SelfCareSunday #ResetAndRecharge #LifeSkills #EduSky #EdTech

a green dinosaur relaxes with cucumbers over her eyes, behind her is a soft light indicating that there is a spa or something comfortable

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 28

Know someone doing taxes for the first time this year? Share these tips with them. We’re here to unravel the mystery of FICA taxes and make navigating this newfound financial frontier a breeze!

#FICA #Financial Literacy #Taxes #LifeSkills

First Paycheck Panic? Figuring Out FICA Taxes for Young Adults! – SkillZilla

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 27

Why do schools teach calculus but not how to manage money, change a tire, or negotiate a salary?

Drop your answers below! What’s a life skill you had to learn the hard way? 👇

#ThoughtfulThursday #SchoolDidn’tTeachMeThat #LifeSkills

www.helpteaching.com/blog/3...

30 Things I Wish I Learned in High School - HelpTeaching.com

School teaches important foundational skills and knowledge, but here are things I wish I learned in high school that I needed as an adult...

www.helpteaching.com

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 26

What’s the wildest reason you’ve seen someone get fired? Gossip? Assuming you can act like the boss? Missing deadlines? Bringing your cat to work? Drop it in the comments.

💡 Want to keep your job? Show up, communicate, and stay professional.

#WorkItWednesday #CareerTips #LifeSkills #EduSky

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 25

📢 APR = Annual Percentage Rate (aka, how much you REALLY pay to borrow money).

Before taking a new credit offer, always ask:
👉 “What’s the APR?”
👉 “Is it fixed or variable?”
👉 “When does the promo rate expire?”

www.investopedia.com/terms/...

#TeachItTuesday #FinancialLiteracy #EduSky #EdTech

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 24

Every small move today builds success tomorrow. What would Future You thank you for doing today?

Start that savings account. Apply for that job. Drink water instead of soda. Say NO to something that drains your energy.

Make Future You proud.

#MondayMotivation #LifeSkills #EduSky #EdTech

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 23

Feeling frugal at the end of the month? Here's how to do a little #selfcare on budget

#BallinOnABudget #LifeSkills

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How to Practice Self-Care on a Budget

Self-care is front and centre nowadays, and for good reason. Burnout is real (whether that’s physical, mental, emotional or financial burnout) and it’s

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 22

5 dinners in 10 minutes or less? Yes, please!

#SkillBuilder #LifeSkills #CookingSkills

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- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 20

Did You Know? 81% of young people feel schools didn’t prepare them for real life.

If you feel like you got thrown into adulthood with zero training, you’re NOT alone.

SkillZilla is here to change that.

#ThoughtfulThursday #LifeSkills #LostGenZ #EduSky #EdTech

Here’s Why 50% of Gen Z’ers Say They Feel Unprepared for Life After College

A groundbreaking new book shows us why the education system is failing our youth—spoiler alert: it’s not all about smart phones—and what parents can do about it starting right now.

www.oprahdaily.com

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 19

Best Questions to Ask In an Interview (drop yours in the comments!)
“What’s the biggest challenge the team is facing right now?” (future thinking)
“How do you define success in this role?” (understand expectations)
“What are the next steps?” (proactive)

#WorkIt #JobInterviewTips #LifeSkills #EduSky

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 18

First paycheck? Confused about all those deductions?

💰 Gross Pay = What you thought you made
💸 Net Pay = What actually hits your bank
📉 Deductions: FICA, Fed/State Tax, Other (health insurance, 401k, etc)

#TeachItTuesday #FirstJobTips #KnowYourMoney #FinancialLiteracy #LifeSkills

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 17

New week, new opportunities! Here’s your reminder that no one has it all figured out—but every day, you get closer.

Let’s make this week count! 💪

#MondayMotivation #LifeSkills #GoalGetter #EduSky #EdTech

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 16

an now for a moment of zen 🧘‍♀️ #IYKYK

#SelfCareSunday #LifeSkills #EduSky #EdTech

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 15

Grocery Shopping on a Budget Challenge: Spend $40 or less for 1 person. Impossible?

Here’s how:
📝 Make a list, No impulse buys! (IKR?!)
📊 Compare unit prices
🥦 Shop seasonal
💰 Use cash or a debit card

Think you can do it? Report in comments!

#BudgetChallenge #EduSky #LifeSkills #SaturdayShop

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 14

Happy Pi Day! 🥧 Budgeting is basically like math, but instead of homework, you get more money.

Just like 3.14159… (and so on), your spending has a pattern. Track it, adjust it, and master it with SkillZilla! 🔥

#PiDay #MathSkills #BudgetingIsSmart #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialFriday

SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 13

Empower your teen for career success with these 5 steps! From mock interviews to LinkedIn tips, you can help them build confidence and independence. Check out the article for more ways to support their career path!

#CareerDevelopment #TeenSuccess #EduSky #EdTech #LifeSkills

5 Ways to Support Your Teen’s Career Path – SkillZilla

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SkillZilla 🦖 @skillzillaus.bsky.social · Mar 12

What's the biggest mistake you made in one of your first jobs?

I'll start 💭 when I was 19, I quit a job with no notice & I was never able to use them as a reference, even if I was a great worker & team member, which hurt me applying for jobs later 😬

#WorkIt #LifeSkills #EduSky #MistakesWereMade