Abstract:
The "Alumbridge" project, titled "Bridging the Educational Journey of Students and Alumni," is a comprehensive initiative aimed at establishing a robust connection between current students and distinguished alumni within an educational institution. The project focuses on fostering a supportive environment for newcomers, providing them with career guidance, industry connections, and confidence in their career choices. The overarching goal is to motivate and assist students in achieving their objectives by showcasing alumni success stories and offering career development resources. The project's foundation lies in meticulous initial research to identify potential challenges and opportunities, understand the needs and preferences of students and graduates, and develop an effective plan for bridging educational journeys. An alumni database is created, housing details about their professional backgrounds and interests, facilitating networking events and mentor ship pairings. The feasibility study examines operational, technical, and financial aspects, ensuring the project's viability and practicality. Market research informs the project's design, ensuring alignment with the needs of students and alumni. The project's objectives include building a bridge between alumni and students, providing a detailed career path for newcomers, and offering insights into real industries' work culture and facilities. Key aims involve encouraging knowledge sharing, facilitating networking, creating a supportive community, and enhancing career development. The project's features and requirements include a dashboard, messaging system, timeline profiles, blogging capabilities, alumni panels, Q&A sessions, and job opportunities. Prioritization is done using the MoSCoW method, ensuring essential functionalities are prioritized. In summary, the "Alumbridge" project aims to create a dynamic and interactive platform that not only connects students with alumni but also provides valuable resources and experiences to facilitate successful educational and professional journeys.
