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If you’re in high school looking to develop essential skills or in university wanting to get a head start on your career, you may think you don’t have enough time to do anything besides study in your free time. However, there are plenty of ways to squeeze in some time for work or extracurricular activities to achieve your goals. Here are 8 ways to earn money or gain experience while studying in school that won’t interfere with your studies.
Part-Time Job
A part-time job is a very popular way of earning money during the school year. There is usually a wide range of jobs available for students, and you can work in the evenings or on weekends so it doesn’t get in the way of your studies. Part-time jobs can help you earn extra money while still being able to focus on school. Some examples of part-time jobs include working at a grocery store, at a café or restaurant as a barista or server, or at a retail book or clothes store.
Volunteering
Volunteering is integral to gaining experience in the career field you want to pursue and improving your social and communication skills. Many local organizations offer volunteering opportunities. You can meet new people, develop your confidence in a professional setting, and network with business professionals.
Freelancing
Using some of your spare time to freelance is a good way of earning money and gaining experience in the field you want to pursue as a career. If you are particularly good at web design, graphic design or writing and blogging, for example, you can use these skills to offer paid work to clients to earn some extra money while still studying. Becoming a freelancer will also help you take the first step in your career as you can develop your communication skills with clients, build your confidence and improve your trade skills as the work comes in.
Free Courses
It is always helpful to learn something new, and taking free online courses to further develop your skills is a great idea. For example, you can take classes on digital and IT to build computer skills, business and finance to gain marketing and leadership skills, or personal development courses to improve your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. There are hundreds of online courses designed to strengthen your knowledge, improve various skills, and make you aware of all the latest trends and technology developments.
Tutoring
Tutoring provides work experience and a way to earn money while studying. Whether you are considering a future career as a teacher or specialize in a specific subject, you can tutor other students to gain experience and further improve your subject knowledge. You can earn money while teaching a subject you are good at. Many tutoring services are flexible paid roles, meaning you can work around your own school studies while also improving your communication skills and confidence.
Community Services
Similar to a part-time job but more flexible, doing odd jobs allows you to offer your time and skills to your community while earning some money. You can offer babysitting, dog walking, gardening, car washing, and other services to help the local community and get paid. These odd jobs shouldn’t interfere with your studies and will help you earn some money on weekends.
Hobbies
If you are creative and like to make things, you can sell your creations for a little extra money. Whether you are an artist or photographer, like to knit / crochet, create clothing designs, or do other creative work, you can make unique crafts to sell for personal use or big events. These crafts can be bought as gifts for family and friends, and you can accept custom requests. Enjoy the creativity while earning extra money.
Youth Employment Programs
At Achēv, our Youth Services offer a range of services to help you find summer employment, explore career options, connect with mentors, learn job search skills, access networking opportunities, and increase work-related experience through volunteering.
Being a high school or university student shouldn’t limit your opportunities to earn money or gain valuable experience while still studying. By exploring the possibilities outlined in this blog, you can be one step closer to achieving your career goals.
