Houston-Austin

When: 2:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. CT / 11:30 a.m. PT

In this hands-on session, users learn how to set up and tweak their personal profiles in addition to learning how to network on the platform in a meaningful way.

Prerequisite: The Career Center Orientation

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911. 

RSVP: Registration is required. Click here for details and to RSVP. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

When: 3 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. CT /12 noon PT

Performing Arts and Entertainment Professionals often find themselves working in supplemental employment that doesn’t connect to their values and skills. As a result, many find themselves in jobs that create the dreaded soul-sucking experience.  

This two-session workshop will help you explore meaningful career preferences, identify obstacles to obtain fulfilling work and develop strategies and resources to create a roadmap towards career satisfaction.

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911.

RSVP: Registration is required. Click here for details and to RSVP. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

When: 1 p.m. ET / 12 Noon CT / 10 a.m. PT

Networking is considered the most important tool in your job search tool kit. During this seminar we will discuss how to leverage the hidden job market through networking and the best practices of networking towards success.

Prerequisite: The Career Center Orientation

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (212) 221-7300. 

RSVP: Registration is required. Click here for details and to RSVP. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

When: 2:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. CT / 11:30 a.m. PT

Are you juggling multiple interests and unsure how to express the variety of things you do in a catchy and cohesive way? Do you wish there were a simple formula for telling a compelling story that captures the attention of your audience?

Whether you are sharing your career story in a profile or bio, during a networking conversation or in a job interview, this intensive will help you translate the moments that have shaped your career into a story that excites your audiences about working with you!

In this intensive, you will:

• Discuss the keys to creating a compelling story
• Clarify the themes that unify the work you do
• Identify the turning points that make your story stand out
• Learn about story structure and practice sharing your story
• This workshop will be writing intensive—so whether you prefer to use your laptop, or a notebook and a pen, come prepared to get your ideas on the page!

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911.

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

When: 1 p.m. ET / 12 noon CT /10 a.m. PT

This seminar is for anyone who will soon be getting Medicare and wants to learn more about how it works, understand the many options available and the timing of choosing and enrolling in coverage.

This workshop reviews current resume trends, norms, and employer expectations.

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911.

RSVP: Registration is required. Click here for details and to RSVP. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

When: 10:30 a.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. CT / 7:30 a.m. PT

Resources, community, and support to help performing arts professionals maintain financial health and well-being during this challenging time. Presented by Financial Wellness Counselor Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., each single-session meeting will provide an overview of available federal and NY-based financial assistance and relief; discuss cash flow management strategies; and address as many of participants' questions as possible.

We are all in this together and invite you to stay financially engaged, educated and empowered with the Financial Wellness Program.

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911. 

RSVP: Registration is required. Click here for details and to RSVP. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

When: 1 p.m. ET / 12 noon CT /10 a.m. PT

Are you tired of sending your resume out and not getting any response? In this workshop you will gain techniques, tips and tools that will increase your visibility in a competitive job market. Get acquainted with your transferable skills and accomplishments and begin to market them effectively.

Prerequisite: The Career Center Orientation

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911 or careercenterwest@actorsfund.org.

RSVP: Registration is required. Click here for details and to RSVP. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

When: 2:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. CT / 11:30 a.m. PT

In this hands-on session, users learn how to set up and tweak their personal profiles in addition to learning how to network on the platform in a meaningful way.

Prerequisite: The Career Center Orientation

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911. 

RSVP: Registration is required. Click here for details and to RSVP. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.
 

When: 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

About this series: The world of work and meaningful connection for people over 50 is challenged by a number of factors at any time, but never as dramatically as during Covid-19. The Career Center's Creativity Doesn't Age Speaker Series invites guest speakers who have knowledge and commitment to addressing strategies for our community to connect and engage in creative ways during this time of physical distancing and beyond.

Guest speaker Marci Alboher, one of the nation’s leading authorities on career issues and workplace trends, is a vice president at Encore.org. Marci’s current focus is on the power of connecting, collaborating and innovating across the generations. A former blogger and columnist for The New York Times, her books include: One Person/Multiple Careers and The Encore Career Handbook, How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life.  Joanne Webb, Director of The Career Center Western Region will interview Marci, addressing such questions as:

• What are productive ways to use the excess of time so many of us have?
•  What are best ways to learn new skills?
• Examples of innovation or creative thinking about work in this moment?
• Why those of us over 50 should be connecting with older/younger people - and how to do that?

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911.

RSVP: Click here for details and to RSVP.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied
 

When: 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT

Unit 2: Networking Principles and Personal Branding – Networking continues to be one of the most powerful methods of connecting to employment opportunities. The next step to a successful job search is to ensure you effectively communicate and market your talent to hiring managers.

Prerequisite: The Career Center Orientation is a pre-requisite for attending these weekly workshops.

Questions? Please contact the Actors Fund at (888) 825-0911. 

RSVP: Registration is required. Click here for details and to RSVP. 

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.