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Higher Education & Academic Research
A university-affiliated, research- and policy-focused organization advancing opportunities and support for veterans and military families.
The D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is a university-affiliated research and policy center dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and military families. It serves service members, veterans, and families and partners with employers, educators, and policymakers to translate research into education, training, and public policy. The institute operates across program areas such as education and career preparation, entrepreneurship and business-building, community services, and higher education, supported by applied research, analytics, and policy engagement. It provides programs and opportunities to help veterans transition to civilian life, supports veterans' career advancement, and informs public policy through data-driven insights. The team includes research, policy, and program staff who conduct applied studies, develop training pathways, and facilitate partnerships with public and private sector organizations. It emphasizes accessibility, impact, and outcomes for its audience.
To improve the lives of veterans and military families through research, education, training, and public policy engagement.
What we offer
Veterans Strategic Analysis & Research Tool (V-START)
Provides data-driven insights for veterans' impactful research and policy engagement.
ivmf.syracuse.edu/research-analytics/data-insights-tools/v-start/Market segments
Policy analytics
Capabilities that analyze veteran and military family data to inform public policy, program design, and legislative decision-making.
Workforce transition analytics
Analytics and reporting focused on service member transition to civilian careers, employment outcomes, skills matching, and employer engagement.
Program evaluation and impact measurement
Measurement and reporting of education, training, and community service program performance, outcomes tracking, and customizable evaluation reports.
Veteran entrepreneurship research
Research and market intelligence on veteran-owned businesses and military-affiliated entrepreneurship, including trend analysis, real-time insights, and sector benchmarking.
More information about our offering
Veterans Strategic Analysis & Research Tool (V-START)
A data insights platform for veterans and military-affiliated research and policy analysis. Incorporates advanced data visualization tools, customizable reports, and collaboration capabilities, enhancing stakeholder engagement and understanding of data.
- Enhances Understanding Of DataThe tool provides interactive visualizations that help users easily comprehend complex data sets related to veterans and military-affiliated populations.
- Enables Informed DecisionsEquips users with essential information to drive evidence-based decisions in policy and business development.
- Facilitates Tailored InsightsThis feature enables stakeholders to extract information that is most relevant to their objectives, enhancing the utility of the research tool.
- Promotes Stakeholder EngagementFacilitating collaboration helps integrate multiple perspectives and expertise into research methodologies, enriching the findings and recommendations.
- Supports Current Trends AnalysisAllows users to stay informed about ongoing trends and shifts in the military-affiliated entrepreneurial landscape.
- Simplifies User ExperienceThe intuitive design reduces the learning curve for new users, ensuring that insights can be harvested with minimal training.