The Platform for In-Person Work and Real Human Connection
Talent marketplace. Knowledge Exchange. Cooperative childcare. Everything happens face-to-face.
Midwest platform serving 3,000+ creatives, makers, and professionals
Connecting People for Real, Face-to-Face Work
In a world going digital, we’re doubling down on what makes us human: showing up in person.
Talent Marketplace
Book talent for your creative projects or post gigs to hire skilled crew. Connect with real people for in-person work—from photo shoots to events to productions.
Explore TalentKnowledge Exchange
Learn practical skills through face-to-face workshops. Teach one class, take one class—our credit system values all knowledge equally.
Browse ClassesCo-Working Space
Access our Milwaukee space for productive work alongside community. Includes cooperative childcare where parents rotate supervision duties in groups of four.
Learn MoreFor Businesses & Creative Professionals
Need Talent?
Book authentic, community-based talent for your commercial, film, photo shoot, or brand campaign. Real people, real stories—beyond casting stereotypes.
BOOK TALENT NOWNeed Crew or Collaborators?
Post gigs for photographers, videographers, producers, designers, and other creative professionals in Milwaukee’s creative community.
POST A GIG
Knowledge Exchange
Learn skills face-to-face. Teach what you know. Build real connections.
Browse Workshops
Check out our class schedule—from AI literacy to cooking to art. New workshops added weekly.
Sign Up
Members get discounted or free access. Non-members pay per class. Reserve your spot online.
Show Up & Learn
All classes happen in person at our Milwaukee space. Bring your curiosity. Leave with new skills.
Teach one class, take one class
All knowledge valued equally—no expensive instructors
Co-Working with Cooperative Childcare
Work while your kids play. Support each other. Stay connected.
Join a Parent Group
Groups of four parents choose their day and book a 4-hour session
Rotate Supervision
One parent supervises kids while three work. Everyone rotates through childcare duty.
Build Community
Create consistent schedules and find trusted parent connections
per 4-hour session (per family)
Compare: Daycare $50-100 | Babysitter $60-80
Join the Oncata Community
Whether you’re looking for gigs, learning new skills, or building alongside us—there’s a place for you here.
Talent Marketplace
Join our database to get hired for creative gigs or post opportunities to find skilled crew
Explore Talent →Knowledge Exchange
Learn practical skills face-to-face. Teach one class, take one class—all knowledge has value
Browse Classes →Co-Working Space
Access our Milwaukee space with cooperative childcare where parents work together
Learn More →Midwest platform. Expanding nationwide. Built by humans, for humans.
Why In-Person Work Matters More Than Ever
AI is automating everything it can. But it can’t replicate human connection, creativity, or the skills passed down face-to-face.
Oncata connects people for face-to-face work that AI can’t replace—talent marketplace, hands-on learning, and community spaces where humans show up together.
VISION QUEST FOR HUMANITY
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