Veterans Get Busy Initiative (Web App)

[joshwaddell]

I looked for a project that allowed me to use the technology I'm familiar with, but I did not see a good fit (even though they were all great projects)! !

The goal of this app would be to build a user-friendly resource/tool for veterans who want to A) go to/ return to higher ed or training programs and/or B) find a job.

Description:
If the veteran wants to go back to school, the veteran can fill out some basic questions and tells them quick benefits based on their state and other factors (pre/post 9/11 GI Bill, etc.). If the veteran wants to find a job, there will be a space to fill out contact info along with a space to describe their work in the military. Upon submission, this information can be emailed to a community resource center based on location and a legal aid will then have quick access to this information to contact the veteran directly. This would also be a good resource for veterans in areas with limited access to veteran resources or who have a disability but want to do online classes, etc.

A more elaborate gameplan and example app will be uploaded soon!

If anyone is familiar with Neota Logic they can help on the development end.
ESPECIALLY need folks that are knowledgeable about veteran edu benefits or who know the contact info for community organizations that help veterans in different parts of the country (will probably start with 5 states and go from there) I also need folks to test the app (once I have a usable version)!

It would also be really cool if we could find a company that sells Skills surveys to allow veterans to use for free alongside the app that sends a copy to the community partners.

Josh Waddell
jwaddell@visalaw.com

[joshwaddell]

I'm also open to this being an attempt at a chatbot platform!!

[JeffL-T]

Hi Josh,

I messaged you on the Slack channel. Please let me know if you have any questions that I as a veteran, who is navigating the education systems (and previously employment), can help with.

[christyleos]

Links to project description and working prototype.