The Entertainment Community Fund offers a broad spectrum of online and phone programs to support the unique, essential needs of all who work in entertainment and the performing arts. Learn more and register for free workshops and services pertaining to The Career Center, Financial Wellness, Health & Health Insurance, Housing and Social Services.

Financial Wellness If Your Industry Work is On Pause

Friday, August 4, 12–1:30 pm CT

This workshop provides resources, tips and support to help entertainment industry professionals maintain financial health and well-being during periods of work stoppage. It will also provide an overview of available federal and state-based financial assistance and relief, discuss cash flow management strategies and address as many of participants' questions as possible.

 

The Career Center offers a comprehensive suite of online programs and services that help entertainment industry and performing arts professionals to identify and find sideline work and discover new careers outside the industry.

Get started by attending The Career Center Orientation (Monday* or Wednesday** session) to enroll in the career services offered. Once you've done that, you can enroll in workshops including Career Journey | Act 1: Who Am I?** and Job Search Seminar | Unit 1: Personal Branding*.

You can also join us for Job Search If Your Industry Work Is On Pause**.

*Time listed in Eastern Time
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Financial Wellness online workshops and seminars increase your financial knowledge and help you learn the tools and skills to support lifelong financial health and stability.

Take Intro to Financial Wellness (Tuesday* or Thursday** session) to learn the basics of financial wellness.

Additional workshops include Financial Wellness If Your Industry Work is on Pause**, Student Loan Strategies for Creative Professionals*, Money Matters: Investing Basics 1 | Building a Portfolio* and Money Matters: Managing Debt for Creative Professionals*.

*Time listed in Eastern Time
**Time listed in Pacific Time

Health & Health Insurance

The Entertainment Community Fund offers personalized health insurance counseling and enrollment support, referrals to health care resources and seminars on how to care for yourself.

Watch the Every Artist Insured National Webinar that offers a comprehensive, unbiased overview of health insurance options nationally. It’s geared towards those who are losing coverage through a union or job, as well as those who have never had coverage before.

Health Insurance HQ provides an update on the health care landscape from the expert team at the Entertainment Community Fund’s Artists Health Insurance Resource Center (AHIRC). View previous Health Insurance HQs here.

With respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer our community help to address a wide array of challenges via online and phone counseling and support groups, education and practical help—completely free of charge.

The next cohort of Support Group for Dancers* is starting soon. Learn more and schedule an interview.

Our offerings include Self-Care If Your Industry Work Is On Pause*, Anxiety Toolbox** and Finding the Best Mental Health Support for You*.

*Time listed in Eastern Time
**Time listed in Pacific Time