Someone in the PAP forum mentioned today a student interning for him for six months, that might work in this situation as well. If you matched up with a mentor, and worked as an intern, in exchange for assistance or rather guidance with your own site/s future in the industry etc.
The exp. you get from working directly with someone in this industry is invaluable, I’ve worked with several people, and I always learn sooo much from different point of views with each group I get to know.