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Actors Work Program
Program DescriptionThe Actors Fund’s Actors Work Program (AWP) assists entertainment industry professionals in identifying and finding sideline work and new careers. AWP is a comprehensive employment and training program committed to fostering resiliency and self-reliance for industry professionals as well as providing a resource for referral of highly skilled and creative workers to the larger employment community.
Through AWP services, clients can develop rewarding sideline careers in such areas as teaching, administrative support, healing professions, and real estate. Often, working professionals need to work outside of the industry to support the continuing pursuit of industry work. Many of the skills that entertainment industry professionals have – communication, discipline, creativity, flexibility, professionalism – are highly valued in the broader labor market. The Actors Work Program helps to identify and apply these skills to other work settings.
The first step in becoming a participant is to attend an Actors Work Program Orientation. Through career counseling, skills training and job development, AWP’s members find meaningful work that can be done either while continuing in the entertainment industry or while developing a new professional direction.
Program Eligibility A member in good standing of any entertainment industry union, a referral from the Fund’s social service department, a client of CTFD, and others who can document substantial entertainment industry work. Contact InformationNew York:
blevinso@actorsfund.org
Los Angeles:
ltrotter@actorsfund.org
Workshops
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INTRO TO SOCIODRAMA
A professional development workshop - Intro to Sociodrama: An Action Method for Education & Training, Led by Nancy Sondag, MA,RDT/BCT,LCT - Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. Workshop will help participants enhance their skills in teaching and facilitating groups utilizing psychodrama and drama therapy principles. All members of the Actors Work Program & Career Transition for Dancers who have teaching experience are invited to join us. One afternoon only - Saturday, May 17 from 1 to 5 pm. RSVP is required, email Patch Schwadron, pschwadr@actorsfund.org, by May 4, 2008.
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Region:
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New York
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Contact:
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Patch Schwadron
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Contact Email:
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pschwadr@actorsfund.org
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Date:
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Sat, May 17, 2008
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Time:
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1:00 PM -
5:00 PM
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Where:
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275 7th Avenue, The Consortium for Worker Education
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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.
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Region:
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New York
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Contact:
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Billie Levinson
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Phone:
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212.354.5480 ext. 100
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Contact Email:
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blevinson@actorsfund.org
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Dates:
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Mon, May 19, 2008
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Mon, June 2, 2008
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Mon, June 9, 2008
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Time:
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12:00 PM -
2:30 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
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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. This event is open to all entertainment professionals. Orientation is held every Monday except for legal holidays. No reservation or pre-registration required.
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Region:
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Los Angeles
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Contact:
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Lauren Trotter
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Phone:
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323.933.9244 ext. 50
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Contact Email:
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ltrotter@actorsfund.org
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Date:
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Mon, May 19, 2008
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Time:
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1:00 PM -
2:30 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., #400, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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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.
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Region:
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New York
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Contact:
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Billie Levinson
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Phone:
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212.354.5480 ext. 100
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Contact Email:
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blevinson@actorsfund.org
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Dates:
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Mon, May 19, 2008
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Mon, June 2, 2008
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Mon, June 9, 2008
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Time:
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2:30 PM -
4:30 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
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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.
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Region:
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New York
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Contact:
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Ell Miocene
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Phone:
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212.354.5480 ext. 106
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Contact Email:
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emiocene@actorsfund.org
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Date:
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Tue, May 20, 2008
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Time:
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10:00 AM -
12:00 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
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JOB SEARCH
A great addition to your efforts to find sideline or parallel work to support your professional career, these bi-monthly meetings are the place to get support, job leads and referrals. We review specific strategies to boost your job skills and discuss job search techniques unique to people in show business. These meetings are free of charge and open to all entertainment industry and performing arts professionals. Participants must attend an Actors Work Program Orientation before coming to Job Search. Job Search is from 2-4 pm on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every Month.
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Region:
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Los Angeles
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Contact:
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Lauren Trotter
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Phone:
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323.933.9244 ext. 50
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Contact Email:
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ltrotter@actorsfund.org
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Dates:
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Tue, May 20, 2008
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Tue, June 3, 2008
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Time:
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2:00 PM -
4:00 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., #400, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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JOB SEARCH & INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP
Get support, job leads and referrals. Specific strategies to boost your job search skills are presented. Participants must attend the Actors Work Program Orientation before attending Job Search. Every Wednesday except legal holidays.
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Region:
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New York
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Contact:
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Billie Levinson
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Phone:
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212.354.5480 ext. 100
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Contact Email:
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blevinson@actorsfund.org
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Dates:
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Wed, May 21, 2008
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Wed, May 28, 2008
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Wed, June 4, 2008
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Wed, June 11, 2008
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Time:
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12:00 PM -
2:30 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
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RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
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.
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Region:
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New York
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Contact:
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Billie Levinson
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Phone:
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212.354.5480 ext. 100
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Contact Email:
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blevinson@actorsfund.org
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Date:
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Thu, May 22, 2008
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Time:
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12:00 PM -
2:00 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 729 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor
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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. This weekly meeting gives you the opportunity to explore potential contacts for jobs and organizations that are of interest to you, while building a strong network in the entertainment community. These meetings are free of charge and open to all entertainment industry and performing arts professionals. Participants must attend an Actors Work Program Orientation before coming to Network Now.
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Region:
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Los Angeles
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Contact:
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Lauren Trotter
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Phone:
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323.933.9244 ext. 50
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Contact Email:
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ltrotter@actorsfund.org
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Dates:
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Thu, May 22, 2008
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Thu, May 29, 2008
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Thu, June 5, 2008
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Thu, June 12, 2008
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Time:
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2:00 PM -
4:00 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Two opportunities each month to learn how to write a targeted resume and cover letter that present you as a viable candidate, whether you are developing a parallel career to supplement your professional income or transitioning to a new career outside the industry. These workshops are free of charge and open to all entertainment industry and performing arts professionals. Participants must attend an Actors Work Program Orientation before coming to the Resume Writing Workshop. The Resume Writing Workshop is held from 2-4 pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every Month.
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Region:
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Los Angeles
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Contact:
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Lauren Trotter
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Phone:
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323.933.9244 ext. 50
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Contact Email:
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ltrotter@actorsfund.org
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Dates:
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Tue, May 27, 2008
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Tue, June 10, 2008
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Time:
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2:00 PM -
4:00 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., #400, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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MANAGING THE UPS AD DOWNS OF THE MUSIC BUSINESS
Hear from a panel of professionals about key strategies for managing the personal and professional challenges of making a life in the music industry. Hear from successful musicians who have developed balanced careers that feed them both financially and creatively. RSVP by May 23rd to rsvp_mcny@grammy.com.
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Region:
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New York
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Contact:
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Karisha Harvey
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Phone:
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212.245.7840 or 877.303.6962 toll free
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Contact Email:
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rsvp_mcny@grammy.com
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Date:
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Tue, May 27, 2008
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Time:
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5:30 PM -
8:00 PM
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Where:
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The Aurora, 475 West 57th Street at 10th Avenue, 2nd Floor
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TEMPING
A representative from a Los Angeles temping office will explain how agencies hire, who they hire, and why they hire. The representative will discuss local employers, the kinds of jobs that are available, and how to effectively search for work in the field. This event is open to all professionals in entertainment and the performing arts.
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Region:
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Los Angeles
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Contact:
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Lauren Trotter
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Phone:
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323.933.9244 ext. 50
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Contact Email:
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ltrotter@actorsfund.org
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Date:
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Wed, May 28, 2008
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Time:
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4:00 PM -
6:00 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., #400, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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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. This event is open to all entertainment professionals. Orientation is held every Monday except for legal holidays. No reservation or pre-registration required.
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Region:
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Los Angeles
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Contact:
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Lauren Trotter
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Phone:
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323.933.9244 ext. 50
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Contact Email:
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ltrotter@actorsfund.org
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Dates:
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Mon, June 2, 2008
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Mon, June 9, 2008
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Time:
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1:00 PM -
2:30 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., #400, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Two opportunities each month to learn how to write a targeted resume and cover letter that present you as a viable candidate, whether you are developing a parallel career to supplement your professional income or transitioning to a new career outside the industry. These workshops are free of charge and open to all entertainment industry and performing arts professionals. Participants must attend an Actors Work Program Orientation before coming to the Resume Writing Workshop. The Resume Writing Workshop is held from 2-4 pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every Month.
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Region:
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New York
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Contact:
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Lauren Trotter
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Phone:
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323.933.9244 ext. 50
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Contact Email:
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ltrotter@actorsfund.org
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Date:
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Tue, June 10, 2008
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Time:
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2:00 PM -
4:00 PM
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Where:
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The Actors Fund, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., #400, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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