New England

The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan will be giving a presentation on the health plan changes that become effective on January 1, 2021. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. 

The SAG-AFTRA Health Plan is a separate organization from the union. For detailed information on the changes being made, please visit http://www.sagaftraplans.org/health/2021changes.​​

Thursday, Sept 10, 4:30 p.m. PT / 5:30 p.m. MT / 6:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. ET 
You must login to RSVP below. Please Note: A Zoom link will be sent to you upon confirmation. 

Closed captioning will be available for this session. If additional accommodations are requested, please email sagaftracommunications@sagaftra.org.

This meeting is only open to SAG-AFTRA members in good standing. You must RSVP to attend. No guests are allowed. 

Moderated by Ben Whitehair 

Shivani Bhagwan, Actor & Dancer
Ayana Henderson, Adjunct Social Media Professor & Social Media Strategist
Chris Naoki Lee, Actor, Director, Writer & Producer
Ryan Walker, Social Media Expert
Yazemeenah, Actor, Model & Social Media Influencer

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / NOON p.m. CT

Join host SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, National Board Member and NextGen Performers Committee Chair Ben Whitehair and a panel of social media all-stars for a conversation about staying connected and sustaining creativity in the age of social distancing and virtual everything.

The current global pandemic has created incredible challenges, but also meaningful opportunities. From utilizing social media to create and foster relationships with industry professionals to leveraging your platform for social justice, come hear how your fellow SAG-AFTRA members are furthering their careers while maintaining sanity online. 

We’ll explore the ways in which COVID-19 has been a challenge for digital influencers and content creators and how it has inspired our panelists to adapt and evolve their own approach to social media.

This event is open to the public and does not require registration. Click HERE to watch. 

Please submit questions for panelists to sagaftra.org/PTEOEquestions. Please note, unless otherwise requested, your name may be read aloud during the program if your question is selected. Due to time limitations, not all questions will be addressed during or after the program.

This PTEOE livestream will have an ASL interpreter and is live captioned.

This program will be recorded and may be later shared in whole or in part on SAG-AFTRA’s website, podcast and social media channels.

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

A single-session workshop focused on identifying financial goals and getting specific about the flow of money in our lives. Participants will learn simple strategies for tracking income and expenses in a way that makes sense for performing arts and entertainment industry professionals who don’t always earn and spend the same way each month, and get connected with resources and an action plan to take the next step.

This workshop is free, confidential, and open to all professionals in performing arts and entertainment.

When: This workshop is held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month (except holiday weeks), and some Wednesday evenings at 5 pm ET / 4 pm CT / 2 pm PT.

Where: Until further notice this event will be conducted virtually (online) only. Participants must RSVP via Eventbrite to receive instructions for joining the webinar.

For questions, please contact Rebecca Selkowe at rselkowe@actorsfund.org.

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.

Orientation is the first step to enrolling in the services of the Actors Fund's Career Center. 

The Career Center addresses a central challenge for performing arts and entertainment professionals: navigating the episodic nature of work in the industry. For many, survival work—initiated to make ends meet—ends up draining the creative professional and becoming more of a problem than a solution. This orientation will help you begin to take the necessary steps to identify meaningful work that complements your life in the entertainment business.

When: Orientation for The Career Center is held every Monday, except national holidays, at 12 p.m. ET and 1 p.m. PT.

Click here for information. For those on the East Coast, please contact Rita Renner at 917-281-5959 or rrenner@actorsfund.org for questions; for West Coast-based attendants, contact the Center at 323-933-9244 (ext. 450) or careercenterwest@actorsfund.org. 

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.

Today’s employment climate is more competitive than ever and there are many people out there competing for the best jobs available. As a result, the first step to a successful job search is to effectively communicate your talent and skillset to hiring managers. What will you do to set yourself apart?  

When: 10:00am - 12:00pm PT / 12:00pm - 2:00pm CT / 1:00pm - 3:00pm ET

Where: Via Zoom, an online video conferencing system that we will be using for class. You will need a device with internet connectivity to participate (a headset or earphones with a mic are recommended, though not required). To access the link to the meeting, please register via Zoom.

Class will begin at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Log in a few minutes early to ensure your device is operational. 

Please note that attendees are asked to attend one online Career Center Orientation, held on Mondays (except for legal holidays). For questions about the session, please contact Ross Berg at rberg@actorsfund.org.

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.

Are you interested in learning how to navigate your job search during pandemic? Do you need to discuss challenges the pandemic has burdened you with as a job seeker? If so, you're in the right place! 

In part two of Job Search During a Pandemic you will: 

• Review important points to consider before intiating a job search amid these unprecedented times. 
• Discuss areas where you should be focusing your energy and how to manage your time  
• Take a deeper dive into prioritizing your wants and needs

Please Note: This workshop series is not sequential. Participants can take parts 1 and 2 in any order. 

When: 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET / 12:00pm - 1:30pm CT / 10:00am - 11:30am PT

Where: Via Zoom, an online video conferencing system that the Actors Fund will be using for class. You will need a device with internet connectivity to participate (a headset or earphones with a mic are recommended, though not required). To access the link to the meeting, please register via Zoom. 

Class will begin at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Log in a few minutes early to ensure that you are on time. For more information, please contact Alexandria Bellivan at abellivan@sagaftra.org. 

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.

 

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.

When: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: Via Zoom, an online video conferencing system that the Actors Fund will be using for class. You will need a device with internet connectivity to participate (a headset or earphones with a mic are recommended, though not required). Please register this event through Zoom. 

Class will begin at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Log in a few minutes early to ensure your device is operational.

The Actors Fund recommends attending one online Career Center Orientation prior to attending this event, held on Mondays (except for legal holidays). Click here for more information. 

For more information, please contact Alexandria Bellivan at abellivan@sagaftra.org. 

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.

 

Are you ready to take your LinkedIn skills to the next level? This course will provide you with advanced LinkedIn strategies that are guaranteed to help increase your profile views and grow your network in a meaningful way! In this session we will review the following LinkedIn areas:

• Networking Best Practices
• Content Creation & Engagement

When: 2:00pm - 4:30pm ET/ 11:00am - 1:30pm PT

Where: Via Zoom, an online video conferencing system that the Actors Fund will be using for class. You will need a device with internet connectivity to participate (a headset or earphones with a mic are recommended, though not required). To access the link to the meeting please register via Zoom. 

Class will begin at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Log in a few minutes early to ensure that you are on time.

The Actors Fund recommends attending a workshop from their ongoing "LinkedIn: The Digital Network" series. Click here for more.  

For more information about this workshop, please contact Alexandira Bellivan at abellivan@actorsfund.org. 

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.

 

 

 

Are you unsure of why you should be creating one or more resumes right now? Or what you should put on your resume? Now is the time to focus on how to present your skills and experience through this basic marketing tool as you consider and prepare for the current and future labor market.  This workshop reviews current resume trends, norms, and employer expectations. 

When: 1:00 -3:30 pm ET / Noon-2:30 CT / 10 am - Noon PT

Where: Via Zoom, an online video conferencing system that the Actors Fund will be using for class. You will need a device with internet connectivity to participate (a headset or earphones with a mic are recommended, though not required). To access the link to the meeting, please register via Zoom. 

Class will begin at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Log in a few minutes early to ensure your device is operational. 

Please note that attendees are asked to attend one online Career Center Orientation, held on Mondays (except for legal holidays). For questions about the session, please contact Patch Schwadron by phone, 917-281-5954, or via email at pschwadron@actorsfund.org. 

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.

 

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. 

When: 2:30pm - 4:30 pm ET / 1:30pm - 3:30pm CT / 11:30am - 1:30pm PT

Where: Via Zoom, an online video conferencing system that we will be using for class. You will need a device with internet connectivity to participate (a headset or earphones with a mic are recommended, though not required).

To access the link to the meeting, please register via Zoom. 

Class will begin at the scheduled time, so please be prompt. Log in a few minutes early to ensure that you are on time. 

Please note that attendees are asked to attend one online Career Center Orientation, held on Mondays (except for legal holidays). For questions about the session, please contact Alexandria Bellivan at abellivan@actorsfund.org.

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.