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Coffee Chats: “What Is Freelancing?” ™

Are you curious about finding work or earning extra money as a freelancer? Created specifically for adults over 50, this hour-and-a-half interactive workshop will cover how freelancing works, the types of available gigs, how to navigate the online freelancing market, and how to leverage your previous work experience.
Jun 18, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+

For Beginners: Crafting Your Irresistible Offer

Learn how to navigate the gig economy to turn your hobbies into a money-making side-hustle or full-time business in this informative webinar hosted by gig economy expert Angela Heath. The webinar will help you examine your skills, talents, and passions to choose a freelancing niche and begin earning the income you want while enjoying your work. This is a virtual workshop. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email explaining how to join the webinar. To attend, you’ll need either a laptop, tablet, or smartphone that is connected to the internet.

Jun 25, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+

Intro to Gig Work: How to Earn Income

More older Americans are working part-time, freelance, or contract jobs — even during retirement. This workshop will show you where to look for side gigs and contract work and begin earning income as a freelancer. Do you want a more flexible work schedule? Are you looking for a little extra income as you head into retirement? Do you need a less physically demanding job? Being your own boss may be the right next step — we’re here to help you find trusted income opportunities and avoid scams. This is a virtual workshop. Once you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email explaining how to join the webinar. To attend, you’ll need either a laptop, tablet, or smartphone that is connected to the internet.
Jul 23, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+
Jul 30, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+

Starting A Business: Tips & Tricks For Older Adults

Considering launching your own business? Attend the Work for Yourself@50+™ workshop to get help developing your idea and understanding what’s involved. You’ll get access to trustworthy resources, including a copy of the Work For Yourself@50+ toolkit, which is filled with helpful tips and expert guidance on exploring self-employment.
Jun 9, 2025
Virtual
Spanish
Mission Economic Development Agency
San Francisco, CA 94110 Google Map
Jun 11, 2025
Virtual
English
Innovative Business Solutions, LLC.
Schererville, IN 46375 Google Map
Jun 18, 2025
Virtual
English
Philadelphia Women's Network Connection Foundation
Philadelphia, PA 19130 Google Map
Jun 18, 2025
Hybrid
English
Greater Wealth Works
Kennesaw, GA 30144 Google Map
Jun 20, 2025
Virtual
Spanish
Friends of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla, Puerto Rico 603 Google Map
Jun 23, 2025
Virtual
English
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 30303 Google Map
Jun 25, 2025
Virtual
English
Innovative Business Solutions, LLC.
Schererville, IN 46375 Google Map
Jun 26, 2025
Virtual
English
Women's Opportunities Resource Center
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Google Map
Jun 30, 2025
Virtual
Spanish
Mission Economic Development Agency
San Francisco, CA 94110 Google Map
Jul 7, 2025
Virtual
English
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 30303 Google Map
Jul 9, 2025
Virtual
English
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region
Albany, New York 12210 Google Map
Jul 10, 2025
Virtual
English
weVENTURE FIT
Melbourne, FL 32901 Google Map
Jul 16, 2025
Hybrid
English
Greater Wealth Works
Kennesaw, GA 30144 Google Map
Jul 21, 2025
Virtual
English
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 30303 Google Map
Jul 24, 2025
Virtual
English
Wisconsin: Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI 54914 Google Map
Jul 28, 2025
Virtual
Spanish
Mission Economic Development Agency
San Francisco, CA 94110 Google Map
Jun 17, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+
Jul 8, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+
Jul 22, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+