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Alumni Q & APlease note: Off-site links will open in a new browser window. How long after I graduate may I use the Career Services office?You may continue to use our office as long as you need our services. Our only requirement is that you are a graduate of the College of Fine Arts. Is it possible for those in the arts to get health insurance, retirement plans, and the other benefits typically offered by employers in other sectors?Yes. The Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center assists those in the arts with finding information on health insurance options nationwide. For actors, dancers, musicians, and visual artists in Texas, the Texas Arts Medicine Center in Houston offers a variety of services, including a monthly free clinic and access to affordable health care. Performers who join the trade union for their profession will have access to health insurance and pension plans through their respective unions. For others, there are many different types of individual retirement savings plans. Check out the U.S. Department of Labor website on savings and retirement plans for more information. What are the requirements for joining a union or professional organization?Professional organizations are an excellent way to create and maintain networks with other professionals in your field. Each union or organization will have different requirements for membership. Typically, one need only be a practicing artist or student in a discipline to join a professional organization. Union membership requirements are much more strict, and the fees to join a professional union are substantially higher than those to join a professional organization. Many, if not all, arts unions are associated with the AFL-CIO. The AFl-CIO website provides a list of associated unions, with links to their websites. Does your office provide a credentials service for students applying for graduate school or seeking academic jobs?No, our office does not, but the Career Exploration Center in Jester A115 does. For more information about this service, please visit the Career Exploration Center Credentials Service page. |
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