We have employers turning to freelancers for content jobs, such as writing and research projects, all the way to highly complex jobs like mathematics, programming and engineering.

The Freelancers Hub in New York City opened in October, offering classes as well as tax and legal assistance for independent workers. It's free, and the first of its kind in the country.

Freelancing platform Upwork says demand for independent skilled workers is rising due to the Great Resignation, and these lists of skills are what organizations want.

New York City takes a big step toward embracing freelancing with a new "Hub" offering a free place to work to independent workers and resources to help them achieve more economic security.

Freelancing is part of journalism courses, too, with lessons on pitching, building a digital portfolio and packaging content regularly taught within the program.