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This hands-on, project-based workshop program will help support CCNY students to become successful in the opportunities presented by freelancing and by joining worker-owned co-ops. These opportunities allow students to earn money using skills, talents, and knowledge that they have learned in classes or other experiences, either as a lucrative "side hustle" or as a primary means of earning a living after graduation - even without needing formal work authorization.

Note: A paid fellowship is available for TheDream.Us scholars!

Learning Objectives:

After completing this workshop, participants will be able to 

• Identify opportunities to apply their knowledge, skills and abilities as independent contractors

• Share a portfolio documenting their work

• Market themselves and network to obtain a first contract

• Navigate legal requirements and constraints including being aware of tax obligations

• Create basic pricing structures, contracts, budgets and billing/invoices

Basic components:

• Skills workshops

• Near-peer mentoring

• Sessions with guest facilitators

• Small group projects or partnered-pairs for peer review of individual projects

Fall 2025 Logistics:

• In-person sessions, Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:45 pm

• September 30, 2025 to December 9, 2025

• Additional commitments are listed in the application

• **This is a short application. Please refrain from submitting AI generated responses. Real humans are reading these applications: we want to get to know the authentic you, so we can make sure the program is the right fit and provides the most effective support for you.