Veteran Hacks

During a war, a soldier sees and experiences unimaginable things which can cause extensive trauma and make them feel helpless or afraid. Long exposure to these situations can have a lasting impact on their mental health and cause illnesses such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety. The best way to help these vets is to be there for them. Being around loved ones and having people they can rely on can help improve their health. Technology-based solutions that provide support groups, church and faith, and services such as counseling more accessible have the potential to make a significant difference.

Moving from the military to civilian employment can be really difficult. Stark differences in work culture, behavior, relationships, and career progression between the military and a civilian profession can be very confusing. Adjusting to civilian life once again and starting a new career path often requires learning a new set of skills. Only 18.6% of the veterans have a bachelor’s degree and their unemployment rate is 68% higher than the national rate. Leverage the power of technology to help the vets get back into society and get the respect they deserve.

Research suggests veterans are 50% more likely to become homeless than other Americans due to economic hardships, family obligations, service-related disabilities, and mental health issues that affect them after the war. Military pay grade, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress are also contributing factors. Homelessness is not a stand-alone issue. With homelessness comes health and mental issues that are worsened by the shock that accompanies the reality they face after a glorified and dignified career in the military. Come up with ideas and solutions that can create an efficient system to help them lead peaceful and safe lives.

Skills like leadership, self-confidence, determination make one a great team player. Add to this risk-taking, working well under pressure, and effectively managing resources, and you get the desired skill set for a perfect entrepreneur. Veterans have learned all of these skills during their stint in the military, and with a little help, they can effectively leverage them to start and manage successful businesses. We want to create an effective platform to help veterans use their well-seasoned skills and empower them to chart their own career path.

If you have ideas and solutions that can make a real impact on the lives of our beloved vets but do not fit into any of the above themes, feel free to categorize them under this one.