{"id":2010,"date":"2016-07-18T16:56:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T23:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/?page_id=2010"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T21:10:59","slug":"layoff-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/layoff-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Training for employees impacted by layoffs and furloughs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Previously, employees impacted by layoffs or furloughs were able to take select POD quarterly classes at a reduced or waived fee. As of June 2025, POD has been restructured into a centrally funded unit and the quarterly class program has been retired.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>POD classes are available at no-cost to all employees, including those in active layoff or furlough status: See <a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/UpcomingClasses.aspx\">online catalog<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You should also be able to access <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/linkedin-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a> up until your employment end date. 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