Volunteer Remote Full-Stack Developer — EdTech for Equity

About ILevelUP

iLevelUP is a future-readiness platform built to support students through the complex journey of college and career preparation. It transforms what is often a confusing and overwhelming process into a guided, engaging, and interactive experience where learners complete quests, earn rewards, and gain confidence as they prepare for life after high school. The platform uses AI-driven personalization and a gamified design to make future planning more accessible and motivating for students who face barriers to traditional support systems.

Many students, especially first-generation or underrepresented students, lack consistent access to trusted guidance on college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and career exploration. iLevelUP was created to bridge that gap by offering a comprehensive suite of tools and mentorship that meets students where they are — digitally, intuitively, and with clear pathways toward success.

Our mission is to empower all students by providing gamified, AI-driven guidance for college, careers, and scholarships, making higher education and future planning more accessible, engaging, and achievable regardless of a student’s background or support network.

We envision a world where every student, regardless of socioeconomic status or prior access to resources, has the confidence, knowledge, and direction needed to pursue their goals and achieve their dreams.

• Equity and Inclusion We design tools for students who often fall through the cracks of traditional guidance systems, ensuring no one is left behind.
• Innovation Through gamification and AI personalization, we make future planning interactive and tailored to individual strengths and interests.
• Student-Centered Support Every feature and resource is built around what helps students succeed — from college matching and scholarships to life-skill development.
• Impactful Mentorship Virtual Trail Guides provide structured support that helps learners build confidence, make informed decisions, and take meaningful action.

• Students (Middle School through College) Especially those who are navigating college and career decisions without extensive support velUP offers tools for exploration, financial planning, academic readiness, and career alignment.
• First-Generation and Underserved Learners The platform is intentionally built to serve students who may lack access to traditional guidance counseling or mentorship.
• Educators and School Programs Schools, counselors, and college readiness programs can use iLevelUP to augment their support systems with AI-powered tools and gamified engagement that complements existing efforts.
• Partners and Sponsors Corporations, nonprofits, and investors who care about expanding access to education and workforce development can collaborate with iLevelUP to reach more students and strengthen community impact.

• Gamified Quests Students complete quests that build real readiness — from exploring careers and colleges to obtaining scholarships, financial aid insights, and essential life skills.
• AI-Driven Personalization Intelligent matching connects students to opportunities (schools, careers, scholarships) based on their strengths and goals.
• Mentorship Through Trail Guides Virtual guides support students through each stage, helping reduce overwhelm and boost confidence.

By removing barriers to opportunity and making the future-planning process more equitable and engaging, iLevelUP helps students not just prepare for what comes next, but to own their journey with clarity, support, and confidence.

Help build iLevelUP, a digital platform preparing underserved youth and young people for education, careers, financial capability, and life.

We are seeking a volunteer Full-Stack Developer to deliver end-to-end features spanning responsive interfaces, APIs, business logic, databases, integrations, testing, and deployment.

• Design, build, test, and document complete product features
• Implement accessible user interfaces and secure backend services
• Model data, integrate approved APIs, and handle validation…