Update readme

[jeromehardaway]

This pull request significantly updates the README.md to better communicate the mission, structure, and outcomes of the Vets Who Code curriculum, and adds a detailed overview of the Software Engineering vertical in a new software-engineering/README.md file. The changes focus on clarifying the program's practical, real-world approach, restructuring the curriculum description into themed verticals, and providing a comprehensive breakdown of the software engineering track.

Major improvements to curriculum communication and structure:

• The main README.md has been rewritten to emphasize Vets Who Code's hands-on, production-focused philosophy, replacing generic descriptions with detailed explanations of the "Retrain, Rebuild, Relaunch" mission and the value of real-world engineering experience.
• The curriculum is now organized into clear verticals (Software Engineering, Data Engineering, AI Engineering), each with specific learning outcomes and tools, replacing the previous flat module list and roadmap.
• The "Continuous Track" section highlights the integration of computer science fundamentals alongside practical engineering work, underscoring career longevity and technical interview preparation.

Expanded and detailed Software Engineering vertical:

• A new software-engineering/README.md file provides a comprehensive outline of the Software Engineering vertical, including a breakdown of the technology stack, curriculum modules (from terminal mastery to deployment and analytics), and explicit learning outcomes tied to real-world contributions.
• The new vertical emphasizes direct experience with the Vets Who Code codebase, modern web technologies, and the full software development lifecycle, preparing students for immediate impact in professional engineering teams.

Contributor and mission clarity:

• The contributor section is expanded to acknowledge both authors and reviewers, highlighting the veteran and industry expertise behind the curriculum.
• The call to action and program outcomes are rewritten to focus on tangible achievements—production code, real platform improvements, and direct impact on the veteran community.

These changes collectively make the curriculum more engaging, transparent, and aligned with the expectations of veterans seeking a meaningful transition into tech.

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Curriculum philosophy and structure:

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Pull Request Overview

This pull request completely overhauls the Vets Who Code curriculum documentation to better communicate the program's mission and structure. The changes shift from a generic curriculum description to a bold, mission-driven approach that emphasizes practical, real-world experience over theoretical learning.

• Restructures the curriculum from flat modules into three specialized verticals (Software Engineering, Data Engineering, AI Engineering)
• Emphasizes the "Retrain, Rebuild, Relaunch" mission with direct contributions to production systems
• Adds comprehensive Software Engineering vertical documentation with detailed technology stack and learning outcomes

Reviewed Changes

Copilot reviewed 2 out of 2 changed files in this pull request and generated 2 comments.

File	Description
README.md	Complete rewrite emphasizing practical experience, restructured curriculum verticals, and veteran-focused messaging
software-engineering/README.md	New comprehensive guide for Software Engineering vertical with detailed curriculum modules and technology stack

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[Copilot]

Extra space before the slash in 'Microsoft Clarity / Google Analytics' should be removed for consistent formatting.

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[Copilot]

The claim of '$20 million in outcomes for veterans' should include a source or clarification of how this figure is calculated, as it's a significant metric that readers may want to verify.