Posted: July 06, 2011

Looking for an way to hone your brand, showcase your knowledge and make a little cash simultaneously?

Look no further! Enter Skillshare (http://skillshare.com), a recently launched start-up turning the learning model on its head by making the whole world a classroom and everyone in it a potential teacher. Skillshare is disrupting traditional education by taking learning to the next level, creating classes that are up-to-the-minute, engaged and fun: a community marketplace to learn anything from anyone.

After a highly successful launch this spring in New York, Skillshare is now testing the national waters by rolling out in six cities across the country, including New Orleans beginning in August. Want to teach a class? Just follow these two easy steps:

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Visit the Skillshare website to brush up on Skillshare’s mission, what classes are hot in other cities and (as if you’re not already convinced) why teaching is such a fantastic opportunity.

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Ready to sign up? Great! List your class: http://www.skillshare.com/teach.

Classes in New Orleans will start August 15 and are currently being booked any time through October 15. A typical Skillshare class is held M-TR, after work, with the prime time being between 7-8:30 p.m. Skillshare Special Ops here in New Orleans can assist you in finding space to host your class, as well as answer any questions about how to sell your tickets, write a compelling class description, etc.

Skillshare is a win-win for everyone: for every skill you have, there are hundreds of people who want to learn about it. Students all over New Orleans gain valuable new skills, and you get recognized for your expertise. Plus, you can make a little bit of extra cash for your scholarly-and-fun pursuits.