awbah/salone-skills-hub

A digital platform that focuses on using AI for Job Matching and Skills Recommendation for Youth Employment in Sierra Leone. # Salone SkillsHub A comprehensive job marketplace and employment platform designed specifically for Sierra Leone, connecting job seekers (students, graduates, and artisans) with employers across the country. ## Overview Salone SkillsHub is a Next.js-based platform that facilitates the connection between employers and job seekers in Sierra Leone. The platform supports various employment types including gigs, internships, part-time, and full-time positions, with a focus on empowering both formal graduates and skilled artisans to find meaningful work opportunities. ## Features ### For Job Seekers - **Profile Creation**: Create detailed profiles with skills, education, work experience, and portfolio items - **Multiple Pathways**: Support for students, graduates, and artisans - **Job Applications**: Apply to jobs with cover letters and CV uploads - **Skill Management**: Showcase skills with proficiency levels - **Portfolio**: Display portfolio items with file attachments - **Application Tracking**: Track application status (Applied, Shortlisted, Hired, Rejected) - **Contract Management**: Manage contracts with milestone tracking - **Messaging**: Communicate with employers through contract-based message threads - **Reviews**: Give and receive reviews after contract completion ### For Employers - **Company Profiles**: Create and verify organization profiles - **Job Posting**: Post various job types (GIG, INTERNSHIP, PART_TIME, FULL_TIME) - **Application Management**: Review and manage job applications - **Contract Creation**: Create contracts with milestone-based payments - **Candidate Matching**: Find candidates based on required skills - **Messaging**: Communicate with job seekers - **Reviews**: Provide feedback on completed work ### Platform Features - **Role-Based Access Control**: USER, JOB_SEEKER, EMPLOYER, and ADMIN roles - **Sierra Leone Location Support**: Complete regions and districts database - **File Management**: Secure file storage for resumes, CVs, …