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Coffee Chat: 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.
Feb 19, 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.
Feb 26, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation: Work for Yourself@50+

Intro to Gig Work: How to Earn Income Through Freelancing

  Looking to earn extra income or replace lost wages? Online freelancing can help you pay your bills and take control of your work. AARP Foundation offers free web classes that provide essential knowledge and tools—from marketing yourself to growing your freelance business—so you can succeed as an online freelancer.
Mar 26, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation: Work for Yourself@50+
Mar 19, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation: Work for Yourself@50+

Starting A Business: Tips & Tricks For Older Adults

Considering launching your own business? Virtually 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. 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.
Feb 19, 2025
Hybrid
English
Georgia: Greater Wealth Works
Kennesaw, GA 30144 Google Map
Feb 20, 2025
Virtual
English
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI 54914 Google Map
Mar 20, 2025
Virtual
English
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI 54914 Google Map
May 14, 2025
In-person
English
New York: Community Loan Fund
Albany, NY 12210 Google Map
Mar 4, 2025
Virtual
Spanish
AARP Foundation: Work for Yourself@50+
Mar 18, 2025
Virtual
English
AARP Foundation: Work for Yourself@50+
Mar 10, 2025
Virtual
English
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 30303 Google Map
Apr 10, 2025
Virtual
English
weVENTURE FIT
Melbourne, FL 32901 Google Map
Jul 10, 2025
Virtual
English
weVENTURE FIT
Melbourne, FL 32901 Google Map
Oct 9, 2025
Virtual
English
weVENTURE FIT
Melbourne, FL 32901 Google Map
Oct 9, 2025
In-Person
English
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region
Albany, NY 12210 Google Map