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Samaschool equips people to benefit from independent work and advocates for an economy in which all workers thrive. Visit our website to partner w/ us!

 San Francisco, CA
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Joined February 2014
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Only 2 more weeks of How to Succeed as a Freelancer. That means just 4 more sessions. 10:00am-1:00pm June 4th, 6th, 11th and 13th. At The Refuge computer lab. You don't need to sign up just come when you can! If you have any question please call 423-650-4106
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The relationship between workers and employers has fractured, leaving many workers without benefits and protections. Non-traditional workers, like temps and contractors, often lack key benefits that are essential to financial security.
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Are you @sfsmallbusiness and interested in learning about branding, attracting clients, customer service, and operating a business of one? Join us at 3pm for "Succeeding as a Freelancer." #SanFrancisco #SmallBusiness #SFSBW2019 #gigeconomy
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Small Business Sector Navigator, Charles Eason, of the California Community Colleges Strong Workforce Program, shares recent successes as well as future opportunities in one of the fastest growing sectors. ow.ly/JUp630oCc92 ow.ly/JUp630oCc92
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A deep dive from @axios looks at the ways that the on-demand economy is reshaping the American workforce. axios.com/americas-new-servi…
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There are countless ways to increase your brand recognition, attract clients, and run a successful small biz. But where do you start? Join in on our event "Succeeding as a Freelancer" during @sfsmallbusiness on May 6th. #SFSBW2019 sfsmallbusinessweek.com/even…
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Nonprofit @samaschoolorg is helping low-income residents leverage #gigjobs to build a brighter future. @lhamilton_aecf explores in #CaseyCast: bit.ly/2ImHboH
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Looking for ways to grow your #SanFrancisco #SmallBusiness? #SFSBW2019 is almost here! Join us on May 6th at 3pm for "Succeeding as a Freelancer." @sfsmallbusiness ow.ly/10zOUc

SF Small Business Week

San Francisco Small Business Week is a vibrant celebration that shines a spotlight on the heartbeat of our city - its small businesses. With a variety of exciting events, workshops, and networking...

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CAMEO@CAMEOnetwork21 Apr 2019
Join the launch session of @samaschoolorg's new Virtual Classroom offering on April 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm PT: buff.ly/2VQMyjI
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The #gigeconomy is exposing our labor regulations that penalize workers who are not full-time employees. My @HarvardBiz article outlines the policy changes we need to support all workers. ow.ly/1HKj30opXuW

How U.S. Law Needs to Change to Support the Self-Employed and Gig Economy

As the Gig Economy grows ever larger, U.S. policymakers need to rethink how freelance and part-time workers are supported. In this piece, the author offers three ways to meaningfully improve labor...

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Our Founder and CEO recently announced some important news. @leila_c, we’ve got your back and will continue to work tirelessly to fulfill our mission. You’ve got this! samasource.com/word-from-our…
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Thanks to Sarah Currid of @samaschoolorg for taking part in our latest #CaseyCast episode! Currid and @lhamilton_aecf talk #gigwork: bit.ly/2ImHboH
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Randy, Board Chair @FamilyPromiseNB, explains how entrepreneurs need a #workethic, an inner-belief in themselves and #FinancialLiteracy to be successful and how he embedded this in the @samaschoolorg program his Affiliate recently ran. #FPMissionPossible
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Gig workers need health benefits Catch is their safety net tcrn.ch/2YaCa7X via @techcrunch #gigeconomy
We’re working with the @roundaboutnyc Theater Workforce Development Program fellows this week, talking about leveraging their freelance-able skills to launch their careers. #gigeconomy #freelancing #thinkgig
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Thanks for sharing and for the lovely conversation, @lhamilton_aecf! Love talking about opportunities in the #gigeconomy and how it can benefit youth and low income workers. Samaschool is thinking gig, indeed! aecf.org/blog/the-future-of-…

The Future of Workforce Development? Samaschool is Thinking Gig

Gig jobs are rising. Casey President Lisa Hamilton and Sarah Currid discuss how low-income workers can use them to build stronger futures.

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Lisa Hamilton@lhamilton_aecf28 Mar 2019
Check out my new podcast interview with Sarah Currid of Samaschool discussing how it helps low income workers leverage gig work for greater economic success: eepurl.com/gl_DRL
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In the @nytimes, @noamscheiber explores how gig economy companies worked to introduce bills across the country to create a new class of worker, with no benefits or protections. nytimes.com/2019/03/26/busin…

Is Gig Work a Job? Uber and Others Are Maneuvering to Shape the Answer (Published 2019)

Lobbyists are pressing legislatures, and sometimes working around them, to keep workers from being deemed employees and save the companies billions.

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Interesting Q&A with the founder of @samaschoolorg on the opportunity to train low-income people for jobs in the #gigeconomy. philanthropy.com/article/Non…
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CAMEO@CAMEOnetwork20 Mar 2019
With @samaschoolorg teaching members how to serve independent workers. Happening now @WellsFargo Connections Annex.
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