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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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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, August 11, 2008
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Mon, August 18, 2008
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Mon, August 25, 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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Dates:
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Mon, August 11, 2008
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Mon, August 18, 2008
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Mon, August 25, 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, August 11, 2008
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Mon, August 18, 2008
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Mon, August 25, 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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JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
Get support, job leads and learn specific strategies to boost your job search skills. Remember, you must attend an Actors Work Program orientation before attending the Job Search Workshop. Every Tuesday except legal holidays.
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Region:
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Los Angeles
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Contact:
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Lauren Trotten
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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, August 12, 2008
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Tue, August 19, 2008
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Tue, August 26, 2008
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Tue, September 2, 2008
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Time:
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12:30 PM -
2:30 PM
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Where:
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5757 Wilshire Blvd. Suite. 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, August 13, 2008
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Wed, August 20, 2008
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Wed, August 27, 2008
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Wed, September 3, 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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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, August 14, 2008
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Thu, August 21, 2008
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Thu, August 28, 2008
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Thu, September 4, 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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MAKING VOLUNTEERING WORK FOR YOU
AWP members will describe how volunteering has developed their skills, expanded networks and led to meaningful paid sideline/parallel work. Guest speakers from ReServe will also speak about paid internship opportunities in nonprofit settings for experienced professionals over 55. No reservation is necessary.
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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
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Contact Email:
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blevinson@actorsfund.org
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Date:
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Wed, August 20, 2008
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Time:
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5:30 PM -
7:00 PM
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Where:
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Actors' Equity Building, 165 West 46th Street, 14th Fl Council Room
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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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Dates:
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Thu, August 21, 2008
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Thu, August 28, 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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WORKING AS A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Meet representatives of an agency that hires actors to be substitute teachers in private schools. Learn how to apply, what they are looking for, and the kinds of opportunities that they have. 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
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Contact Email:
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ltrotter@actorsfund.org
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Date:
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Wed, August 27, 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., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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