Our Freelance Academy offers Edinburgh Napier students and recent graduates the opportunity to learn what being a freelancer is really like.
The three-stage process allows individuals to explore self-employment as an option, learn the knowledge and skills necessary to work for yourself, and provides you with the opportunity for your skills to be actively promoted to businesses in Edinburgh and beyond.
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
If you are an student, alumni within two years of graduation, or a staff member of Edinburgh Napier University, you are eligible to participate.
Your freelance expertise also does not need to match the course or degree you are studying or teaching. Everyone is welcome.
There are however limited places on each course, and we operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
WHAT CONTENT IS COVERED?
The programme is interactive and covers the most important and practical aspects of working for yourself, including:
WHY TAKE PART?
Upon completion of The Freelance Academy, participants will have the opportunity to apply to become a BRT Freelance Fellow.
BRT Freelance Fellows are endorsed by Bright Red Triangle, and are actively promoted to businesses in Edinburgh and beyond.
More information on how to apply and requirements will be communicated to The Freelance Academy participants.
