Training for employees impacted by layoffs and furloughs
If you are a UW employee separated through layoff and in active layoff status, or if your position has been placed on a furlough, you are eligible to take a select number of courses and workshops at a fee-exempt or fee-reduced rate.
To be eligible:
- Employees impacted by layoffs: You must have already received your official Layoff Notification Letter and be considered by the UW as in active layoff status. Please attach a copy of this official Layoff Notification Letter to your layoff registration form. Ask your HR representative if you have any questions about your layoff status.
- Employees impacted by furloughs: You must have received a Furlough Notification Letter and be in active furlough status. Please attach a copy of this official Furlough Notification Letter to the registration form.
If you meet these criteria, you need to complete the registration steps listed below. You will be registered on a space-available basis.
How to register
- Print and fill out the registration form.
- Attach a copy of your official notification letter to the registration form (REQUIRED).
- Attach personal CHECK for payment (unless course is fee-exempt).
- Complete form and mail to Professional & Organizational Development.
Spring 2025 offerings
Spring 2025 Registration Form (PDF)
Fee-Exempt Live Online Courses
- Learning to Lead
Fee-Exempt Self-paced Online Courses
- Goal Setting for Success
Fee-Exempt Hybrid Classes
- Navigating Copilot Chat
Fee-Reduced Live Online Courses ($25; attach check to registration form)
- Training, Coaching, and Mentoring for Success
- The Multi-Generational Workplace
NOTE: UW employees separated through layoff and in active layoff or furlough status are eligible to register for all Professional & Organizational Development catalog courses, but will pay the regular UW fees for those not appearing on this page.