**WavuKazi Ecosystem: Students → Interns → Pre-Grads → Graduate Members** Overview The WavuKazi Ecosystem is designed as a structured, hands-on learning and professional development pathway. Participants progress through defined stages that combine skill acquisition, mentorship, practical application, and business exposure. Each stage equips members with capabilities to contribute to projects, earn revenue, and build professional credibility within and beyond Wavu-Hub. \--- Stage 1: Students Duration: 1 Month Focus: Learning & Practical Application Structure: First 2 weeks: Learn foundational skills in chosen wing (Tech, Kitchen, or Marketing). Last 2 weeks: Apply skills on real-world mini-projects, showcasing results. Learning Objectives: Tech: HTML, CSS, JS → build single-page layouts for Kitchen presentations. Kitchen: Prepare meals, basic business presentation, and culinary documentation. Marketing: Basics of promotion, content creation, and social media. Outcomes: Initial portfolio content (project outputs, reels, documentation). Exposure to collaborative teamwork. \--- Stage 2: Interns Duration: 1 Month Focus: Mentorship & Real-World Practice Structure: Weeks 1–2: Work alongside mentors on real projects. Weeks 3–4: Begin client-facing work, focusing on marketing and portfolio development. Learning Objectives: Tech: Build full in-browser websites for Kitchen interns (menu, ordering). Kitchen: Participate in more advanced meal prep, presentation, and client interaction. Marketing: Execute real campaigns for pilot projects; track engagement. Outcomes: Expanded portfolio and practical experience. Preparation for mentoring future students. \--- Stage 3: Pre-Grads Duration: 1 Month Focus: Leadership, Mentoring & Team Building Structure: Weeks 1–2: Mentor interns and oversee project completion. Weeks 3–4: Begin building and managing teams for collaborative projects. Learning Objectives: Tech: Secure websites, implement login/authentication, possible live deployment. Kitchen: Guide student cooking projects and standardize outputs. Marketing: Lead promotion campaigns and mentor junior creators. Outcomes: Experience in project oversight, mentoring, and operational management. Prepares members for SBC-level responsibilities. \--- Stage 4: Graduate Members (SBCs & WVC Pathway) Duration: Variable (SBC: 3 months, WVC: 6 months, WNB: 9 months) Focus: Business Creation, Hub Facilitation & Ecosystem Expansion Structure: SBCs: Prove ability to generate leads and manage projects. WVCs: Operate hubs, facilitate student projects, and manage revenue streams. WNBs: Strategic expansion into infrastructure, AI, and SaaS operations. Learning Objectives: Business creation, client acquisition, licensing, and ethical operational practices. Advanced marketing, mentorship, and project portfolio management. Outcomes: Ability to open new hubs, hire interns and pre-grads, and generate sustainable revenue. Access to ecosystem benefits, priority events, and long-term licensing advantages. \--- Key Principles Across All Stages Learn → Apply → Mentor → Earn: Each stage builds on the previous, ensuring practical skill mastery and real-world application. Teamwork & Collaboration: All participants work in interconnected wings, sharing projects and knowledge. Portfolio Building: Every stage emphasizes documented outputs that showcase participant skills. Ecosystem Integration: From student projects to hub operations, each stage ties participants to WavuKazi’s broader network, fostering growth, visibility, and opportunity. \--- Summary The WavuKazi ecosystem is a stepwise professional incubator, combining education, mentorship, and real-world practice. The progression from student → intern → pre-grad → graduate member ensures that participants are fully equipped to contribute, lead, and benefit financially and professionally within the Wavu-Hub network and beyond.