WELCOME
This is a demo website to explain how Success Sphere will work and all the features/facilities it needs to be created.
About Me
Hello! My name is Max Brito and I'm from a small town called Midland, Texas. While I was born in Texas, my parents and older sister are from Venezuela and I'm a proud first-generation student. I'm a rising sophomore in High School and love all things computer science/business related.
Technologies/Tools Needed
The Essentials
Frontend
To build the frontend, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React.js or Angular.js which will ensure a responsive and interactive UI, complemented by CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.
Backend
The backend can be powered by Node.js with Express.js or Python with Django/Flask. This will provide a robust server-side infrastructure. PostgreSQL or MongoDB databases will be used to store user data and career resources for the first-gen low-income students.
User Authentication and Integrations
User authentication will be handled by JWT or OAuth for secure access. Integrations such as LinkedIn API will help for job and internship opportunities for the students, Twilio or WebRTC for real-time communication, and Chart.js or D3.js for data visualization. Hosting/deployment will be managed using AWS or Azure.
User Guide
Tutorials and Explanations on all of Success Sphere's features for helping first-gen low-income students thrive in today's society
Step 1
Sign Up and Create Your Profile
When users are on the website, there will be a sign up button located at the top of the home page. There they will fill in personal details such as their name, email address, and password for the account. After their account is created, the user will be able to make their profile and add additional details like their education level, career interests, GPA, and other needs. All of the users personal information will never be shared or used against them in any way.
Step 3
Career Opportunities
The top of the home page will also contain a section named "Career Opportunities". In this section, users can access the sub-sections "Career Pathway Explorer" and "Job Match", which allow users to build up their resume, find job and internship opportunities that match career interests, and look at different potential careers, including the education required for them and the career's estimated earnings.
Step 2
Financial Planning
After the users profile is created, they can go to the financial planning section, also located at the top of the home page, and click on the sub-section "Scholarship Finder" where the user enters their school details to obtain a list of scholarships that match their profiles and financial needs. "Budget Planner" and "Financial Literacy Resources" sub-sections under this section allows users to learn about student loans/smart financial practices and it allows them to find schools or colleges that fit their budget.
Step 4
Mental Health and Community Building
The final two sections of Success Sphere are the "Mental Health" and "Community Building" sections. The mental health section provides all types of articles, videos, and workshops on managing stress, building mental resilience, and maintaining mental well-being. The community building section allows users to connect with other first-gen low-income students and share their experiences in discussion posts. Not only that but, users can also sign up and get paired with a Success Sphere certified mentor to provide guidance, advice, and support.