Gig Conference
March 17, 2020
5 – 8 p.m.
Career Connections Center
Get the tools to start working as a freelancer today.
The Gig 2020 Conference is an opportunity to learn about non-traditional or freelance “gig” work. The conference will include three themes with curated content customized to a particular state of “gig” life. Pick the one that best suits where you are: Find Work, Get Set Up, or Scale-Up. Start where you are and get the insight you need to move forward.
The Gig 2020 Conference is open to all students.
5 – 5:30 p.m. – Orienting & Expo
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Mini-Conferences
Finding Work
5:30 – 6 p.m. – Social Media
6 – 6:30 p.m. – Networking
6:30 – 7 p.m. – Portals 4 Work
7 – 7:30 p.m. – Mini-Panel
Scaling Up
5:30 – 6 p.m. – Value Crafting
6 – 6:30 p.m. – Pitching
6:30 – 7 p.m. – E-Portfolio’s
7 – 7:30 p.m. – Mini-Panel
Getting Set-Up
5:30 – 6 p.m. – Find Your Niche
6 – 6:30 p.m. – What’s Your Rate?
6:30 – 7 p.m. -Contracts
7 – 7:30 p.m. – Mini-Panel
7:30 – 8 p.m. – Networking & Expo