What the blender network could use is a supported employment services site geared towards blender users. Helping blender users find jobs. If they did have connections with employers who are looking for animators, game assets, building designs, RV designs, etc. Stuff that Blender and Unity could do.
Or working independently, making music videos, or simple games, and help from the forums developing their own creations.
Often people may wonder, "how could I make money using blender?" I'd like to use Blender as a career. Unfortunately, I don't have enough time to use blender and contribute as much as I like to because I have other jobs, non computer related. I have a hard time finding people who could use my artistic skills. But I have sold a few models on turbo squid.
People around me want me to do baking instead, and I'm not talking about the baking textures in blender. They enjoy the food I cook for them. But I'd rather use blender to design stuff.
This might sound dumb. You mention Blender network but I don't know if you are talking about the site or the community in general. Because there is https://www.blendernetwork.org/ that acts as a job board for Blender related work. I can't say how much work actually funnels through it but it seems like a good start for job seekers.
Yes, that looks like just the site I was looking for. Looks like a great place to start for people who want to work with Blender.
Thanks.