All seminars and groups are free of charge
Seminars
Sprint 2008
TEACH, TRAINING, COACHING CAREERS
Hear from entertainment industry professionals who have developed successful sideline and parallel businesses as teachers, coaches, and trainers in such fields as fitness, yoga, Pilates, nutrition, communications skills, and life coaching. No reservation necessary.
Wednesday, March 19, 5:30 – 7 PM
Actors' Equity Building, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council Room
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org
HOUSING SEMINAR
A review of long term options to obtaining affordable rental housing: 80/20, tenants' rights information, and more. This one time seminar is presented often throughout the year. Reservations not necessary. You can just show up!
Monday, April 14, 5:30 – 7 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 10th floor
Email lseligson@actorsfund.org
JOB SEARCH OVER 40
Hear from AWP members, who have found work and meaningful sideline, parallel, and second careers where maturity, life experience and transferable skills have sold them to employers. Learn how and where to market yourself in the current labor market. No reservation necessary
Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 – 7 PM
Actors' Equity, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Council
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org
HEALING CAREERS
Drama, Dance, and Music Therapy, Massage Therapy, Personal Training, Social Work, Psychotherapy, and Speech Therapy are some of the healing occupations that build on the mind-body connections developed by entertainment professionals. Come hear from AWP members who have pursued education and training to develop therapeutic sideline and second careers. No reservation necessary.
Sunday, May 18, 5:30 – 7 PM
Actors' Equity, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Floor Coucil Room
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org
SHORT-TERM GROUPS
Winter / spring 2008
STRATEGIES FOR FIGHTING DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
An eight week confidential group focused on teaching basic tools to help you manage your mood. Unlike traditional talk therapies, this structured group will feature weekly guided exercises and homework assignments with the goal of helping you take control of how you feel. Interview is required to ensure a positive group experience.
Tuesdays, March 18 – May 6, 2 – 4 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 142
Email kcurtis@actorsfund.org
MONEY MATTERS SEMINAR SERIES
Managing Your Credit - Tuesday April 22, 5 – 7 pm.
A credit counseling specialist tells you what you need to know about managing your credit card debt and student loans, including strategies to repay on your own, hardship programs, debt management plans, and loan re-financing.
911 Debt Relief - Tuesday April 29, 5 – 7pm
A credit counseling specialist and an attorney teach you how to navigate debt settlement, bankruptcy, civil lawsuits, and debts that have gone to collections.
What You Need to Know About Credit Scores - Tuesday May 6, 5 – 7 pm
Learn what is different about the 2008 credit scoring models, how your score is computed, what can and can’t be “fixed” in your credit report, and more.
Home Ownership - Tuesday May 13, 5 – 7 pm
This seminar covers the basics of home buying readiness, types of mortgages, and successfully using home equity. It will also address what to do when you are considering having to sell your home.
Tuesdays, April 22 – May 13, 5 – 7 PM
Reservations required for all seminars.
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 184
Email aclayman@actorsfund.org
TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
AWP member are invited to join our two-part Time Management Workshop. Look at your external and internal obstacles to time management. Learn how to develop individual strategies to fit in what you want to do and what you need to do! Tuesdays, May 13 & 20, 2008, 10 am - 12 noon. Registration is required. Contact your career counselor. Patch Schwadron & Ell Miocene, 212.354.5480 or Icem Benamu, 212.221.7301 ext. 118.
Tuesdays, May 13 & May 20, 10 AM – 12 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 106
Email emiocene@actorsfund.org
Regularly scheduled seminars/meetings
WINTER / spring 2008
ACTORS WORK PROGRAM ORIENTATION
An introduction to all Actors Work Program services, including group and individual career counseling, job training and education, financial assistance, and job placement services. Orientation is held every Monday except for legal holidays. No reservation or pre-registration required.
Every Monday, 12 – 2:30 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
Email blevinso@actorsfund.org
Network NOW
Learn how to increase your visibility and opportunities in the business and outside the business by meeting and talking to other Actors Work Program participants. Participants must attend the Actors Work Program Orientation before attending Network Now. Every Monday except legal holidays.
Every Monday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.354.5480 ext. 100
Email blevinso@actorsfund.org
GETTING AND KEEPING HEALTH INSURANCE
Options for obtaining health insurance in the New York City metro area and finding affordable health care when uninsured. Includes a Q&A session. There is no reservation or pre-registration required.
Every Thursday, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue,10th Floor
JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW SKILLS CLINIC
Get support, job leads & referrals. Specific strategies to boost your job search skills. Participants must attend the Actors Work Program Orientation before attending.
Every Wednesday, 12 – 2:30 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.354.5480
Email blevinson@actorsfund.org
AA Meeting - the green room
12-step A.A. Meeting for those in the entertainment industry and the performing arts. This is a closed discussion meeting. Closed meetings are only for A.A. members and for those with an alcohol or drug problem who have the desire to stop drinking or using drugs.
Every Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info: 212.221.7300 ext. 114
Email rgilbert@actorsfund.org
RESUME Writing
This two-part workshop takes place the 3rd and 4th Thursday of every month and attendance at both parts is required. This workshop assists participants in identifying their transferable skills in order to prepare a non-industry resume. Participants must attend an Actors Work Program orientation before attending the Resume Workshop.
3rd & 4th Thursday of every Month, 12 – 2 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.354.5480 ext.100
Debtors anonymous meeting
A 12-step fellowship for people dealing with issues of compulsive debt.
Every Thursday, 6:15 – 7:45 PM
The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
Info 212.221.7300 ext. 113
Email ddaley@actorsfund.org
For more information, please visit www.actorsfund.org
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