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Campus Innovation & Enterprise

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Africa's first integrated Student Enterprise Incubation Platform — where students learn, earn, and innovate within the heart of LAGAI Institute.

Explore CIE-IE
8
Enterprise Groups
95%
Student Earnings
3
Days Weekly
15+
Campus Jobs
5%
VAT & Maintenance
What is CIE-IE

Campus Innovation &
Enterprise Incubation

Operation CIE-IE is LAGAI Institute's flagship earn-while-you-learn initiative — establishing Africa's first integrated student enterprise platform within a vocational training institute. Every Friday to Sunday, students open their skills to the community and earn real income.

Vision Statement

Our Core Purpose

To enable students to learn, earn, and innovate while engaging with the wider community through genuine practical enterprise experience — creating financially independent graduates ready for the world.

Transform Vocational Training

Convert classroom learning into real practical enterprise experience that builds confidence and professional capability.

Financial Independence While Studying

Give students a genuine weekly income stream so financial pressure never becomes a barrier to academic success.

Sustainable Earn-While-You-Learn Model

Create a model that sustains itself — benefiting students, LAGAI, and the surrounding community simultaneously.

Pioneer Innovation-Driven Education

Position LAGAI Institute as Africa's foremost pioneer in enterprise-integrated vocational education and training.

Enterprise Groups

8 Specialist Student Groups

Students are grouped by their specialised skills and talents. Each group operates as a professional service unit, delivering quality to the public and earning from it.

Hairdressers

Professional styling, hair care, braiding, and beauty treatment services open to the community.

Barbers

Men's precision grooming, haircuts, beard styling, and scalp treatment services.

Bakers & Caterers

Delicious pastries, event catering, and hospitality services crafted by our culinary students.

IT & Digital Services

Tech support, graphic design, web development, and digital solutions for individuals and businesses.

Tailors & Designers

Fashion design, bespoke clothing, alterations, and cultural garment creation.

Arts & Music

Handcrafted artworks, live performances, murals, and cultural artistic expressions.

Mechanics

Technical repairs, vehicle maintenance, small appliance servicing, and electrical work.

Language Trainers

Conversational language classes, children's activities, and multilingual tutoring sessions.

How It Works

Operations & Financial Model

Every Friday – Sunday
Noon – Evening Sessions
LAGAI Exhibition Space, Praia
Open to Public

Service Delivery

Students perform their specialised service to visiting members of the public and community.

Revenue Collected

All income from services is collected centrally and recorded transparently for each group.

Deductions Applied

A small 5% deduction covers VAT obligations and essential maintenance of the exhibition space.

Profit Share

The remaining 95% is split equally among participating students in the group that week.

Revenue Breakdown

Transparent & Fair Distribution

Our financial model puts students first. Every transaction is recorded, every cent accounted for — with 95% returning directly to the students who earned it.

Student Earnings (Equal Split)95%
VAT & Space Maintenance5%
Triple Impact

Who Benefits from CIE-IE

Operation CIE-IE creates genuine value for three distinct groups — students, the institute, and the wider community of Praia and beyond.

For Students

  • Weekly income and personal savings built during studies
  • Real-world entrepreneurship and customer service exposure
  • Networking opportunities with community and industry professionals
  • Teamwork, leadership, and financial management skills
  • A professional portfolio of completed client work

For LAGAI Institute

  • Strengthens brand as Africa's vocational education pioneer
  • Enhanced community trust, visibility, and local partnerships
  • A living laboratory for real-world skills application and research
  • Attracts international attention and accreditation recognition
  • Demonstrates outcomes-based vocational education model

For the Community

  • Affordable, high-quality services from trained professionals
  • Family-friendly, safe environment every weekend
  • Direct support for youth development and employment
  • Cultural exhibitions showcasing local and international talent
  • A vibrant community hub for learning and commerce
Campus Employment

Campus Job Opportunities

Beyond CIE-IE, LAGAI Institute offers a range of paid on-campus employment positions for enrolled students — from teaching assistants to digital content creators — all designed around your academic schedule.

View Open Roles
15+
Open Positions
Flexible
Around Your Studies
Paid
Weekly Income
CV
Building Experience
Open Positions

Available Campus Roles

Explore the range of paid positions available to enrolled LAGAI students, each designed to build professional experience while fitting around your studies.

Academic

Teaching Assistant

Faculty Office

Support faculty with class preparation, student assistance, and learning resources across your programme of study.

Part-Time All Programmes
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Digital

Digital Content Creator

Marketing Department

Produce social media content, campus photography, and video stories that showcase LAGAI life to the world.

Flexible Remote-capable
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Services

IT Support Assistant

ICT Department

Assist with campus computer labs, device support, and digital infrastructure maintenance for staff and students.

Part-Time ICT Students
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Admin

Student Services Assistant

Student Services Office

Help welcome and support new and current students with enquiries, documentation, and campus orientation.

Part-Time All Programmes
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Events

Campus Events Coordinator

Student Life

Help plan and run orientation, cultural, and community events that bring the LAGAI campus together.

Project-Based Leadership
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Research

Research Assistant

Academic Research

Assist faculty with data collection, literature reviews, and reporting on cultural and vocational research projects.

Flexible Postgrads
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Application Process

How to Apply for a Campus Job

Our application process is simple, transparent, and designed to be completed around your studies. Four easy steps to landing your campus role.

Browse & Choose

Review the available roles above and identify the position that best matches your skills, schedule, and academic programme.

Submit Expression of Interest

Contact the LAGAI Student Services Office via email or in person with your name, student ID, chosen role, and a brief statement of interest.

Short Interview

Attend a brief informal interview with the relevant department head — no formal preparation required, just enthusiasm and availability.

Start Your Role

Receive your schedule, sign your student employment agreement, and begin earning — while building your professional CV from day one.

Submit Your Application
Future Vision

Long-Term Expansion

CIE-IE is only the beginning. LAGAI's enterprise vision extends to a continent-wide model of student-powered vocational enterprise — scalable, replicable, and transformative.

Annual Talent Fair

A major annual event inviting institutional partners, companies, and investors to discover and scout LAGAI talent directly from the campus floor.

Student Startup Fund

A dedicated percentage of CIE-IE proceeds reinvested as seed funding to help graduating students launch their own businesses and enterprises.

Digital Marketplace

An online platform extending student services — IT, design, tutoring, and creative work — to clients beyond Cape Verde, reaching international markets.

Regional Replication

Export the CIE-IE model to LAGAI partner institutions across Africa and Europe — creating a network of student enterprise incubation platforms.

Our Mottos

"Learn, Work, Earn

— The LAGAI Way

"From Campus to Community

— Skills in Action

"Empowering Students,

— Serving Society

"Inclusive Exhibitions:

— Learn, Work, Earn
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