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How
it
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SOCIAL + TECH SKILLS =
PRODUCTIVITY & CAREER SECURITY

Level 1 & 2: Guided by our AI tutor Luna, you are introduced to the UI/UX features of common tools in your desired career path.

 

Level 3: Gain valuable experience by working and interacting with the FlexPals, our simulated colleagues, each with their own communication style.

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You learn at your own pace and easily adapt to work styles within the digital environment of each tool.

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Get on our Beta  Waiting List Below.

  • What exactly is INTERSECT?
    Learning-How-To-Learn for Tech starting with 'Digital Adaptability. INTERSECT serves as the 'quick start' guide for technology learners, like a simplified manual for a complex project. This AI-powered, game-based tool offers a 'learning-how-to-learn' framework specifically tailored to digital tools, helping learners identify common features across various career pathways, from Design with tools like Canva, Adobe, Figma, and Jira, to Sales platforms such as Salesforce, Slack, ZoomInfo, and more. Beyond technical mastery, INTERSECT introduces five distinct chatbots, each embodying a different personality, to teach workstyle communications in digital settings. This innovation bridges technical skills with vital social aptitudes, aligning with the industry's increasing emphasis on soft skills in a world where AI has made them the new hard skills. Instead of individually mastering thousands of tools, INTERSECT focuses on common UI/UX principles and adaptable behaviors. Whether it's design, sales, or another pathway, the framework equips learners to swiftly learn and adapt to diverse tools, saving time, nurturing flexibility, and fostering comprehensive readiness for the constantly changing digital environment.
  • What are "flex" skills and Digital Adaptability?
    Flex skills are a new category of job skills that blend hard (technical) and soft (social) skills, drawing from research and studies conducted by Maria Popo from Stanford University's Learning Design and Technology Master's program. Digital Adaptability is the first flex skill that INTERSECT focuses on teaching, with the goal of enhancing employability and workplace performance. Digital Adaptability is defined as the capacity to navigate a wide range of digital tools while adjusting to diverse communication styles within their platforms. It's a pivotal skill in today's fast-evolving digital landscape. These flex skills represent a progressive shift in skill development, acknowledging the intertwined nature of technology and human interaction, and assisting employees and employers to thrive in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
  • How does INTERSECT help me navigate the multitude of digital tools on the market without having to learn each one individually?
    INTERSECT operates as a learning-how-to-learn framework specifically tailored for technology, using UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) as the entry point, often seen as the most accessible aspect to learn. Rather than requiring an individual to conquer thousands of tools, INTERSECT focuses on teaching common UI/UX principles and adaptable behaviors applicable across various platforms. An AI-powered bot named Luna introduces learners to the UI/UX framework through their first digital tool, guiding them in executing tasks using templates. UI/UX emphasizes the design and layout of a digital product, focusing on aspects like visual design (navigation panels, elements, buttons, icons), information architecture, interaction design, and usability. By understanding these principles, learners form a foundational knowledge that can be transferred to new tools, with additional customized AI assistance at each stage. Initially, INTERSECT focuses on teaching the technical skills through this approach. As learners progress, they begin to explore the more complex and equally essential social skills in later levels. This structure not only saves time but also promotes a flexible, resilient approach to the digital landscape, equipping learners with the tools they need to adapt and thrive. We partner with digital tool suppliers to facilitate the experience.
  • How does INTERSECT cater to different learning needs and preferences?
    INTERSECT's design takes into account cognitive flexibility, offering diverse tools and personalized pathways. Whether you have a preference for certain digital tools or need guidance, INTERSECT tailors the experience to your needs, promoting skill transfer and adaptability.
  • How does INTERSECT use work style learning to benefit learners?
    By introducing five unique personality types, known as FlexBots, INTERSECT allows learners to practice interacting with various workplace behaviors. This simulation enhances understanding of different personality types and fosters effective communication and collaboration, essential in today’s diverse work environments. Additionally, the learner has the benefit of identifying and understanding colleague's diverse communication styles in the privacy and safety of an individual user player setting.
  • How does INTERSECT support the transfer of learning across different digital tools?
    INTERSECT employs the 'transfer of learning' concept by emphasizing commonalities in UI/UX across various digital tools. By experiencing similar contexts under diverse conditions, learners are better equipped to apply skills and knowledge across different platforms, reinforcing their understanding.
  • How does INTERSECT support individuals with executive functioning difficulties?
    INTERSECT is designed with features that specifically address the challenges faced by individuals who may have difficulties with planning, focusing, or managing multiple tasks. Its step-by-step progression, gamification elements, and focus on adaptable learning make it suitable for those who need a more structured and engaging learning experience.
  • Is INTERSECT suitable for learners who are apprehensive about using new technologies?
    Absolutely. INTERSECT's design, with its gradual introduction of tools and supportive framework, aims to build confidence and reduce anxiety. By offering a safe learning environment and guidance on common digital tools, it helps learners overcome their fears and reluctance to engage with new technologies.
  • How does INTERSECT align with current trends to create an impactful experience for both employers and employees?
    INTERSECT's design resonates with an increasing emphasis on continuous learning and adaptability in the workplace. By focusing on learning agility rather than deep expertise in isolated tools, it prepares employees to respond to technological changes and integrate new tools seamlessly. Employers benefit from a workforce that can readily adapt to new digital platforms, minimizing training time and maximizing productivity. The game-based, AI-driven approach further aligns with trends in personalized, engaging learning experiences, ensuring that employees are not just equipped with technical know-how but also motivated to continually hone and apply their skills. Together, these features make INTERSECT a forward-thinking solution that meets the dynamic needs of both modern employers and employees.
  • How does INTERSECT help job-seekers or people trying to advance in their careers?
    INTERSECT empowers job-seekers and professionals looking to advance in their careers by building their digital adaptability. It offers a personalized, game-based learning experience that helps individuals master a broad array of digital tools and fosters cognitive flexibility. By aligning each user's learning journey with their specific career interests and enhancing their ability to transfer known concepts to new technological contexts, INTERSECT enables them to stay ahead of the technological curve. This not only makes them more attractive to potential employers but also prepares them for success in roles that demand adaptability and technological savvy.
  • How can INTERSECT help employers with workforce development?
    For employers, INTERSECT offers a solution to workforce development challenges in the age of rapid digital transformation. By providing employees with a robust learning framework that emphasizes the adaptability and transfer of skills across digital platforms, it ensures that the workforce can quickly adapt to new tools and technologies as they emerge. The incorporation of work personality dimensions further supports the development of effective digital communication and collaboration skills, enhancing team dynamics. This investment in digital adaptability and soft skills contributes to higher productivity, better alignment with organizational goals, and a more resilient and agile workforce that can thrive in a constantly evolving technological environment.
  • How does INTERSECT's badging and microcredentials for both technology and social skills benefit both job seekers and employers?
    INTERSECT's badging and microcredentials system symbolizes a learner's proficiency in developing and transferring technology and social skills, reflecting their ability to navigate and adapt to various digital tools while communicating effectively within diverse digital platforms. These badges represent learning agility and social competence, which are crucial work skills. Job seekers can use them to demonstrate not only their technological acumen but also their capacity to collaborate and connect across digital environments. Employers can identify candidates who possess a balanced blend of hard and soft skills, essential for fostering a collaborative, innovative, and adaptable workforce. The badges thus serve as a bridge, aligning the multi-dimensional competencies of employees with the complex demands of the digital age, benefiting both job seekers and employers.

Those accepted into our beta program will receive lifetime free access to INTERSECT.

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