Chiara Vecchi is studying for an MA in language translation at Swansea University. GO Wales organised a work taster opportunity for her to gain experience at translation company Veritas. With ambitions of pursuing a career as a freelance translator Chiara applied for the Freelancer Academy training course to gain a clearer understanding of marketing and financial aspects…
Nicola Jones applied for the Freelancer Academy to help her fulfil an ambition of being a self-employed web designer. In this short interview, Nicola explains why she believes a freelance career is the way forward…
PhD student Kat Dawes worked as a writer and sub-editor for a surfing magazine publisher in Cornwall for five years. After she was made redundant she decided to pursue a PhD in Creative Writing with a view to developing her writing career.
Iestyn Roberts was just starting out as a freelance 3D animator when he heard about the GO Wales Freelancer Academy. Like many individuals embarking on the journey to self-employment, the amount of information to process can be overwhelming; Iestyn was keen to attend a course that would encompass all of this and help him to make the best start to his freelance career in animation.
If you have always dreamt of being your own boss with flexible hours and greater variety then it’s likely you have considered a freelance career. Lucy Moyse-Tann a recent graduate in Fine Arts secured a place on the GO Wales Freelancer Academy to learn more about the potential to work independently and earn a steady income in her chosen field.
22 graduates recently took part in a unique tailor made course launched by GO Wales to help begin their freelancing careers in Wales. The programme was delivered at Glamorgan University by a team of consultants and consisted of two; three day courses to help the budding freelancers develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to take their business ideas forward.
