AIA Membership: Career Stages
Members In Transition: Help for Unemployed & Displaced Architects

Services Available for Struggling Workers

December 26, 2008 — Wisconsin workers challenged by the current economic climate can find relief through programs offered by DWD or its partners.

"We stand ready to help displaced workers across the state," Secretary Gassman said. "The country's economic crisis has created very serious challenges for Wisconsin. If you just lost your job, unemployment insurance can help pay your bills. We can help you find a new job and get back on your feet . . . Together, we will get through these hard times."

WFD Programs and Services

• How To Apply For Unemployment Benefits
• Unemployment Insurance
• Employment and Training Services
• Veterans Services
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Older Workers
• Transportation Assistance
• Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Labor Standards

Program Materials

• Enhancing Profitability for Architecture Firms

Resources

• Healthinsurance.com
• AIA Trust
• US Dept of Labor Unemployment Benefit Fact Sheet
• The Riley Guide - Online Job Search Assistance
• Job Central
• Job Search Sites
• Wisconsin WORKnet
• Milwaukee Area Employment Workshops
• Dane County Area Employment Workshops
• Wisconsin Job Center
• Job Search Related Publications
  

Articles

• How Architectural Interns Can Survive the Recession (AIA, 3/27/09)
• How Can Architects Survive the Recession? (Business Week/ Architecture 3/4/09)
• 9 Professions That Saw Most Job Losses in 2009 (MSNBC 12/28/2009)

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