Turn Uni Projects into Paychecks

Turn Uni Projects into Paychecks

Michael Crouch Innovation CentreKensington, NSW
Monday, Feb 9, 2026 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm AEDT
Overview

Build, Show, Grow - Turn your skills into a verified portfolio, paid projects and a powerful network while studying at uni.

You already have more experience than you think - you just haven’t packaged it yet. In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop we’ll show you how to:

Build real-world experience through side projects (even if you’re “just a student”).

Show your talent with a portfolio that recruiters can’t ignore.

Grow a professional network that opens doors long before graduation.


You’ll see how NextCoin, a new student project marketplace supported by UNSW Founders, stitches these three strategies together, matching your skills with verified, paid projects and automatically creating a portfolio.


Who is this for?

● UNSW students from any faculty

● Early-career creatives, developers, marketers & strategists

● Introverts and extroverts who want actionable networking tactics

● Anyone curious about freelance work, startups or building a standout CV

What you’ll learn

✅ Spot the hidden skills in your assignments and hobbies

✅ Turn every project into a relationship that counts

✅ Use NextCoin to find paid work that accelerates it all

You’ll leave with a three-step action plan you can execute this week, plus access to our Slack community for continued support.


ABOUT NEXTCOIN:

NextCoin is the all-in-one career and money super-app built by young professionals, for young professionals. Launching this September, NextCoin connects young professionals with curated, verified micro-projects from startups, SMEs and creative agencies, so you can earn real income and real experience while you study or work.

https://nextcoin.com.au/


ABOUT UNSW FOUNDERS:

As Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurial program, UNSW Founders has a proven track record of success. Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported 200+ startups every year, provided entrepreneurial skills training to 25,000+ individuals, provided over 10,000 coaching and mentoring sessions, and incubated (co-located) 70+ startups on campus to foster collaboration with the UNSW business, industry, academic, and research networks.

Find out more at - UNSW Founders

Subscribe to the UNSW Founders Newsletter to stay up-to-date with all our programs and events

Build, Show, Grow - Turn your skills into a verified portfolio, paid projects and a powerful network while studying at uni.

You already have more experience than you think - you just haven’t packaged it yet. In this fast-paced, hands-on workshop we’ll show you how to:

Build real-world experience through side projects (even if you’re “just a student”).

Show your talent with a portfolio that recruiters can’t ignore.

Grow a professional network that opens doors long before graduation.


You’ll see how NextCoin, a new student project marketplace supported by UNSW Founders, stitches these three strategies together, matching your skills with verified, paid projects and automatically creating a portfolio.


Who is this for?

● UNSW students from any faculty

● Early-career creatives, developers, marketers & strategists

● Introverts and extroverts who want actionable networking tactics

● Anyone curious about freelance work, startups or building a standout CV

What you’ll learn

✅ Spot the hidden skills in your assignments and hobbies

✅ Turn every project into a relationship that counts

✅ Use NextCoin to find paid work that accelerates it all

You’ll leave with a three-step action plan you can execute this week, plus access to our Slack community for continued support.


ABOUT NEXTCOIN:

NextCoin is the all-in-one career and money super-app built by young professionals, for young professionals. Launching this September, NextCoin connects young professionals with curated, verified micro-projects from startups, SMEs and creative agencies, so you can earn real income and real experience while you study or work.

https://nextcoin.com.au/


ABOUT UNSW FOUNDERS:

As Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurial program, UNSW Founders has a proven track record of success. Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported 200+ startups every year, provided entrepreneurial skills training to 25,000+ individuals, provided over 10,000 coaching and mentoring sessions, and incubated (co-located) 70+ startups on campus to foster collaboration with the UNSW business, industry, academic, and research networks.

Find out more at - UNSW Founders

Subscribe to the UNSW Founders Newsletter to stay up-to-date with all our programs and events

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Location

Michael Crouch Innovation Centre

Gate Two Avenue

Kensington, NSW 2033

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