Professional & Organizational Development

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.