Quick behind-the-scenes update.
😱 I’ve been actively reaching out to local small businesses to line up something I’ve wanted to offer this community for a long time:
A real website project built by members used in the real world
🥳 I’ve officially found a local business that’s interested in having their website built by our community, with a clear understanding that:
- The business receives the completed website files
- The project is real and will actually be used by the client
- Any future changes or work would be paid and optional through the website owner.
- The owner is aware that they are getting this done by people learning and from those who feel they are job-ready.
- Members get full credit and can reference the project in their portfolio.
This is not a tutorial project. This is real experience you can point to and say, “I built this.”
Why this matters
One of the biggest hurdles I see is not skill...it’s experience.
- Real client requirements
- The chance to work solo or collaborate as a group
- Guidance and structure so you’re not guessing what to build
- A portfolio piece that didn’t come from a prompt or template
- Open Office Hours for Help
- 24/7 Open Coworking Space for Group Support
- Group Planning/Group Git
- A chance to use AI to assist in speed and delivery
- Learn something that could be repeatable to find your own freelancing clients
🚫 This won't be a hand you the project and say it's all on you.
That is why this is for our Premium or VIP members. I will be involved with planning, prepping, and talking with the client. This is a great learning experience that could lead to an opportunity for continued work. 👍 You put in the effort to learn, now it's time to apply those skills. Even if you are just getting started, there is a way to contribute.
I’ll be sharing more details soon once I see who’s interested.
👀 Keep an eye out.
P.S. Tag people below to see if they want to form a group!