What is the US Project?

The Universal Skills Project (AKA The US Project) is a framework that can be used in homes, schools and workplaces in order to intentionally grow the skills that help us live, learn and work together.

The US Project gives children and adults shared language so all of US will be able to:

Reflect & Grow

Consider & Connect

Engage & Contribute

The skills are universal ‍

The language is explicit.‍ ‍

The practice is shared. ‍

The growth is collective.

Why do we we need The US Project?

We need universal skills in schools, homes, and workplaces because they create a shared language and a clear, non-judgmental pathway toward living meaningful and skillful lives together.

When skills are explicitly named and clearly defined, everyone knows what we are working toward.

When they are practiced repeatedly through engaging and real world tasks that serve to connect us to one another and to our life’s purpose, they become habits rather than ideals.

When skills are embedded in real work, such as authentic projects, community problem-solving, daily responsibilities, they move from aspirational values to lived expereinces.

When learners regularly reflect on their growth, they build self-awareness and agency.

And when they are assessed qualitatively through self assessments, portfolios, stories, and observation, we value depth, growth, and humanity over compliance.

Universal Skills create coherence across all settings and stages of life, offering everyone a visible path toward contributing meaningfully and living well together.