Name: The Business Of… Creating a successful Freelancing Hustle
Start: 2026-09-17T10:30:00-0400
End: 2026-09-17T11:15:00-0400

The Business Of… Creating a successful Freelancing Hustle

Thursday September 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

Washington A

This session highlights Virtual Enterprises’ program, The Business Of…, and how it equips students with real-world freelancing skills in their chosen trade areas. Educators, program coordinators, and career advisors will learn how this curriculum provides structured work-based learning opportunities, allowing students to explore trades like cosmetology, technology, automotive, engineering, and more while developing professional skills. Attendees will discover how the program integrates project-based learning, client management, and business operations into a trade-focused framework. The session will include interactive discussions, demonstrations of curriculum tools, and examples of student projects, helping participants envision how to implement similar experiences in their own programs. Participants will gain access to planning guides, sample modules, and resources from The Business Of, giving them actionable insights to expand WBL opportunities in their classrooms and programs, preparing students for success in both trades and freelancing careers.

Speakers

Moses Ojeda

Principal, NYC Public Schools-Thomas A. Edison Career & Technical Education High School

Moses A. Ojeda is the Principal of Thomas A. Edison Career & Technical Education High School in New York City. His journey from student to teacher, to Assistant Principal, and now long-standing Principal. Under his leadership, Edison has become a nationally recognized hub of college... Read More →

John Widlund

President/CEO, Virtual Enterprises International

John Widlund joined VEI in November 2025 as the President and CEO of Virtual Enterprises International.John is a distinguished educator and innovator with over three decades dedicated to developing and scaling high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. As the former... Read More →

Thursday September 17, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Washington A Hyatt Regency | 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA

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