Niall Clowes, of Unilancer which is being trialled in York. A DIGITAL platform to help York employers and students collaborate is being trialled. Unilancr, which launched in November 2020, has more than 300 students signed up to offer their skills to employers on a freelance basis. It connects businesses to a previously untapped pool of skilled local university students, and is free for employers to join, post a job, and search through candidates' profiles. Meanwhile, students can search and apply for jobs, which utilise their academic and commercial skills gained from university studies and which fit in with their timetable. Students can work with different employers, helping to expand their network and gain contacts for future job prospects in a competitive market.