Workshops,
Groups & Seminars

The Actors 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 and Social Services.
 
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Money Matters: Investing Basics for Creative Professionals, Part 1


Tuesday, October 19, 4 pm CT

Getting started with investing does not have to be intimidating–and it’s definitely not just for the wealthy! Join Financial Wellness Counselor Rebecca Selkowe, J.D., AFC®, and David Maurice Sharp, author of The Thriving Artist, for this informative and engaging webinar specifically designed for creative professionals.

 


The Career Center

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 Thursday* session) to enroll in the career services offered. Once you've done that, you can enroll in workshops including Career Journey** and Social Networking**.

Additional workshops include Job Search Seminar, Units 1-4**, How to Job Search During a Pandemic, Part 1* and Part 2**.

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Financial Wellness

Financial Wellness seminars increase your financial knowledge and help you learn the tools and skills to support lifelong financial health and stability.

Take Budgeting Nuts & Bolts on Tuesdays*, proudly sponsored by Actors Federal Credit Union, or Thursdays** to learn the basics of financial wellness.

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Health & Health Insurance

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

The Chicago Federation of Labor, The Actors Fund and Howard Brown Health are pleased to announce a COVID-19 and flu shot vaccine clinic on Tuesday, October 5, from 1 pm–5:30 pm CT. This event is open to the public.

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.

You can also join us for Understanding AFL-CIO/ Union Plus Medicare Advantage Plans*.

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

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Social Services

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.

Upcoming online groups include Spotlight on Dancers Across the Country: Moving Forward in 2021*, Black Entertainment Professionals Gathering**, Asian American and Pacific Islander Entertainment Professionals Gathering** and the National Dancer Info Session*.

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