Freelance Vermont
Beyond The Classroom
Bring a Freelancer to Your Classroom
Connect your students with Vermont’s talented independent professionals through classroom guest speaking, career exploration, mentorship, portfolio reviews, hands-on demonstrations, and more.
Freelance Vermont helps educators bring real-world industry experience into the classroom, giving students the opportunity to explore career paths, develop new skills, and learn directly from the people working in the fields that interest them.
Career Exploration & Guest Speaking
Connect students with Vermont professionals who can share their career journeys, industry knowledge, and real-world experiences.
Through classroom presentations, career conversations, and Q&A sessions, guest speakers help students explore career paths, learn about different industries, and understand how classroom lessons translate into professional opportunities.
Hands-On Workshops & Skill Development
Give students the opportunity to learn by doing through hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and skill-building activities led by Vermont freelancers.
From graphic design and marketing to writing, technology, and entrepreneurship, local professionals can help students develop practical skills, apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations, receive professional feedback, and discover new interests.
Student Projects & Industry Collaboration
Bring real-world experience into the classroom by connecting students with Vermont professionals to collaborate on creative projects, industry challenges, and collaborative learning opportunities.
Students can apply their knowledge to practical scenarios, work alongside industry professionals to develop solutions, receive professional feedback, and gain a better understanding of how their skills are used in the workplace.
Mentorship & Work-Based Learning
Help students prepare for their future careers through mentorship, job shadowing, internships, and other work-based learning opportunities with Vermont's independent professionals.
Students can gain personalized guidance, build professional skills, explore career interests, through direct exposure to professional workplaces, industry practices, and day-to-day responsibilities.
Industry Advisory & Program Development
Connect educators with Vermont freelancers and industry professionals who can contribute their expertise through program advisory boards, to curriculum planning, career and technical education programs, and workforce development initiatives.
By sharing current industry insights, providing feedback on curriculum and program development, and identifying emerging skills and trends, professionals can help educators create relevant learning experiences that better prepare students for the evolving workforce.
Request a Freelancer
Option 1: Fill out the form below to request a freelancer for your classroom or educational program. Freelance Vermont will send your inquiry to all of our members who are interested in participating in these educational opportunities.
Option 2: Browse through the directory and look for the Graduation Cap icon on individual profiles. Those members have opted in to being contacted directly about educational opportunities.
Please note that Freelance Vermont Members are independent contractors and not employees of Freelance Vermont, so we cannot guarantee that your request will be fulfilled.