EduLink - Connecting Colleges and Companies

EduLink is an innovative application that bridges the gap between colleges and companies, facilitating seamless connections, networking, and communication. This platform is built on a robust technology stack, including MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js, to provide a comprehensive solution for connecting these two crucial components of the educational and professional world.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Technology Stack
• Getting Started
• Usage
• Contributing

Introduction

EduLink was developed to streamline the process of connecting colleges and companies for various purposes, including internships, recruitment, collaborations, and more. This application aims to reduce user time by consolidating comprehensive college and company information onto a unified platform. With EduLink, companies can send connection requests to colleges, and vice versa, enabling effective networking and communication.

Features

EduLink offers a range of features designed to enhance connections between colleges and companies:

1. Connection Requests: Companies can send connection requests to colleges and vice versa, initiating potential partnerships and collaborations.

2. Unified Platform: EduLink provides a unified platform for storing and accessing comprehensive information about colleges and companies, making it easier for both parties to find suitable partners.

3. Real-time Chat: EduLink includes a real-time chat feature, allowing colleges and companies to communicate directly on the platform and discuss opportunities, requirements, and other details.

4. Profile Management: Users can create and manage their profiles, providing relevant information about their institutions or organizations.

5. Search and Match: Users can search for potential partners and utilize an intelligent matching system that suggests suitable connections based on their interests and requirements.

Technology Stack

EduLink is built using a modern and efficient technology stack, ensuring robustness and scalability:

• Frontend: React.js
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MongoDB

Getting Started

To get started with EduLink, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository from GitHub.

2. Install the required dependencies by running npm install in the project directory.

3. Configure the MongoDB connection in the backend, ensuring it's set up correctly.

4. Start the application by running npm start in the project directory.

5. Access the application through your web browser at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

1. User Registration: Register as a college or company user, providing the required information.

2. Profile Setup: Create and manage your profile, including adding details about your institution or organization.

3. Connection Requests: Send and receive connection requests from colleges and companies.

4. Real-time Chat: Use the built-in chat feature to communicate with potential partners in real time.

5. Search and Match: Utilize the search and matching features to find the most suitable connections.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the open-source community to enhance and improve EduLink.