Civic & Systems Literacy

Official systems are navigable once you know where things live and what the words mean. Nobody is born knowing which agency does what.

Practice it

Short workplace experiences.

These run on the same SkillRise Workday structure as the workplace stories: you arrive, something happens, you decide, and Rise talks it through with you.

Coming soonEveryday systems · 5–8 minutes

Finding the Official Version

Three sites claim to help. One of them is the actual agency.

What to expect

A short arrival scene at Everyday systems, written like the practices you can already play
Two or three real decisions with consequences, plus coaching from Rise
An evidence card you can keep, showing the skills you practiced

Estimated readiness: Q4 2026

Civic LiteracyInformation Literacy

Not playable yet — nothing to start here.

Coming soonEveryday systems · 5–8 minutes

The Form With the Long Name

Working through an official form section by section.

What to expect

A short arrival scene at Everyday systems, written like the practices you can already play
Two or three real decisions with consequences, plus coaching from Rise
An evidence card you can keep, showing the skills you practiced

Estimated readiness: Q4 2026

Forms & DocumentsCivic Literacy

Not playable yet — nothing to start here.

Coming soonEveryday life · 5–8 minutes

What Exists Near You

Libraries, workforce centers, community colleges and what each one actually offers.

What to expect

A short arrival scene at Everyday life, written like the practices you can already play
Two or three real decisions with consequences, plus coaching from Rise
An evidence card you can keep, showing the skills you practiced

Estimated readiness: Q4 2026

Civic LiteracyResourcefulness

Not playable yet — nothing to start here.

Coming soonEveryday systems · 5–8 minutes

Your W-2 and What It Says

The boxes that matter and the ones you can skim.

What to expect

A short arrival scene at Everyday systems, written like the practices you can already play
Two or three real decisions with consequences, plus coaching from Rise
An evidence card you can keep, showing the skills you practiced

Estimated readiness: Q4 2026

Financial LiteracyCivic Literacy

Not playable yet — nothing to start here.

Coming soonEveryday systems · 5–8 minutes

Checking What You May Be Eligible For

Eligibility language, in plain terms.

What to expect

A short arrival scene at Everyday systems, written like the practices you can already play
Two or three real decisions with consequences, plus coaching from Rise
An evidence card you can keep, showing the skills you practiced

Estimated readiness: Q4 2026

Civic LiteracyReading Documents

Not playable yet — nothing to start here.

Coming soonEveryday life · 5–8 minutes

Who Can You Legitimately Ask?

Free help exists. So do people charging for it.

What to expect

A short arrival scene at Everyday life, written like the practices you can already play
Two or three real decisions with consequences, plus coaching from Rise
An evidence card you can keep, showing the skills you practiced

Estimated readiness: Q4 2026

Civic LiteracyCritical Thinking

Not playable yet — nothing to start here.

Want more support?

SkillRise can help you practice, but sometimes you may want deeper learning or one-to-one support. These trusted resources offer free or low-cost help.

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USA.gov

Directories & local helpFree resourceLeaves SkillRise

Official information about government services, benefits, taxes, jobs, education and everyday government processes.

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CareerOneStop — Adult Basic Education

Directories & local helpFree resourceLeaves SkillRise

Find adult education near you: reading, writing, math and high-school-equivalency support.

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Find help near you

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Libraries, adult education programs, community colleges and workforce centers often provide free literacy, English, digital-skills and career support.

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SkillRise links to trusted external resources for additional support. Availability and eligibility may vary by location.