Marketplace

Discover Talent & Edu Marketplace Exchange skills, services, and opportunities — safely. The Talent Lawn Marketplace is a monitored, purpose-driven space where users can offer, request, or exchange career-related goods and services. Unlike general e-commerce, every listing is tied to a verified user profile (student, freelancer, entrepreneur, alumni, teacher, etc.) and reviewed for safety and relevance. Parents and teachers can approve, track, or block transactions involving minors. 1. Skill Services Marketplace Offer what you know. Learn what you need. Users list services they can provide (e.g., graphic design, coding help, resume review, tutoring, social media assistance, presentation making, freelance writing). Students/Passouts – Offer peer tutoring, project help, or creative services (parent/teacher co-listing required). Freelancers – List professional services with portfolio links. Alumni/Professionals – Offer career coaching, mock interviews, or portfolio reviews. Teachers – Provide subject-specific guidance or project mentoring. 2. Project Collaboration & Gig Exchange Find teammates or hire for a task. Users post short-term gigs or collaboration needs. Startups & Early Entrepreneurs – Hire freelancers for logo design, website building, content writing, market research. Students & Passouts – Find teammates for hackathons, case study competitions, or college projects. Freelancers – Bid on gigs posted by employers or entrepreneurs. Dropouts & Career Aspirers – Offer or find apprenticeship-style task-based work. *All gigs under 18 require parent/teacher co-signature.* 3. Mentorship & Guidance Listings Learn from those ahead of you. Verified mentors (alumni, teachers, industry professionals) list paid or pro-bono mentorship sessions. Career pathway guidance (e.g., “How to become a data scientist”) Resume & LinkedIn profile reviews College application or scholarship essay help Startup idea validation Freelance pricing & client management advice Minors can book sessions only with parent/teacher approval and monitored communication. 4. Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchange Teach a skill. Earn credits or small rewards. Students and passouts offer micro-learning sessions to peers. Language practice (English, Spanish, coding languages, etc.) Homework help or exam prep groups Software tool tutorials (Canva, Excel, basic Python, etc.) Public speaking or presentation practice partners All sessions are recorded (with consent) and accessible to parents/teachers for safety. 5. Freelancer Portfolio & Service Store Your mini business storefront. Freelancers (including students with parent approval) create a store-like page listing their services with pricing, turnaround time, and samples. Categories: Writing, design, video editing, virtual assistance, social media management, basic web development, transcription, data entry. Buyers: Employers, startups, small businesses, alumni, and even other students (with adult oversight for minors). Payments: Escrow-based or parent-mediated; no direct cash handling between minors. 6. Entrepreneur & Startup Help Wanted Build your dream team. Early entrepreneurs and startups post needs for co-founders, interns, part-time helpers, or project-based contributors. Equity-based or stipend-based collaborations clearly labeled. Non-paid internships require teacher or parent sign-off. Students can apply as interns or junior contributors with school project credit options. 7. Alumni Give-Back Corner Free or low-cost help from those who’ve made it. Alumni list pro-bono or nominal-fee services for current students. Mock interviews College major counseling Industry insider Q&A sessions Scholarship application tips Referral networks for internships All interactions are monitored and visible to parents/teachers. 8. Parent & Teacher Service Exchange Adults helping adults, safely separated from minors. Parents and teachers can list services for each other. Tutoring or subject expertise exchange Career guidance for each other’s children Workshop hosting or guest lecture offers Homeroom parent coordination services *This section is restricted to verified adults only (18+).* 9. Resource & Tool Swap (Non-monetary) Share what you no longer need. Users can offer free or barter-based educational/career resources. Old textbooks, notes, or study guides Templates (resume, business plan, freelance contract) E-books or course access (with copyright compliance) Unused software licenses or design assets No physical address sharing; all exchanges happen via in-app messaging with monitoring. 10. Internship & Apprenticeship Listings Your first real-world experience. Employers, startups, and alumni post structured internship opportunities. Paid & unpaid internships clearly labeled Minimum age requirement displayed prominently Parent/teacher approval mandatory for under-18 applicants Progress reports shared with monitoring adults during the internship period Key Safety & Moderation Features for Marketplace: Feature Description Listing review All marketplace listings are reviewed within 24 hours before going live. Age-based visibility Certain categories (e.g., paid freelancing) restricted to 16+ or 18+. Parent/Teacher approval Minors cannot list, buy, or sell without adult co-signature. Escrow/payment mediation Payments are held by Talent Lawn until both parties confirm completion (adult-verified accounts only). No direct cash for minors Users under 18 cannot send/receive money directly; transactions mediated by parent/teacher account. In-app messaging only All negotiation happens inside Talent Lawn with full monitoring logs. Rating & review system Both parties can rate each other; reviews for minors require adult confirmation. Report & dispute resolution Dedicated marketplace moderation team resolves issues within 48 hours.