Assistance For Unemployed Members

Members of ASQ Section 1201 are offered two assistance programs:

1. Monthly, Up to fifteen members of ASQ Section 1201 are provided with waived dinner fees to attend Section 1201 monthly Dinner Meetings. Unemployed members may use this benefit for up to three section meetings per ASQ fiscal year. Unemployed members must register on-line  by the registration deadline. Each occurrence of No-show/No cancellation will be deducted from unemployed member's three allotted dinner meetings.
2. Supplemented tuition for one Training Institute course per ASQ fiscal year.

The effective date for both programs is October 1, 2004.

Requirements

To qualify for the benefits and to maintain the cost of running the assistance program, requirements and limits have been established. The benefits are given on a “first come, first served” basis, and are available to the limits specified. The following requirements must be met:

• Proof of current ASQ section 1201 membership.
• Unemployed for at least 30 days prior to section meeting or Training Institute session.
• Actively seeking employment.
• Enrolled in ASQ section 1201 job networking program.

Training Institute

Qualification limit and specific requirements for supplemented Training Institute tuition: limited to 2 members per course per session, the course is subject to the minimum student requirement, and non-paying students do not count towards the minimum, book expense and special fees are the student’s responsibility and not covered by this benefit, applies to Fall, Winter and Spring 10-week sessions only, and must call 1-800-422-2478 to register and provide name, ASQ member number and employment status.

* NOTE: Several of the meeting topics will provide information to assist you in your personal growth, career development and job search. Our programs include:

• How to search for a Job
• Building an effective Network
• Leading Change
• Team Effectiveness