From the Education Committee via Vice President Drga:
Brothers and Sisters,
IATSE has contracted with Lynda.com to provide a significant discount for online training courses. The regular price for the Premium membership is $375 per year, but we will pay only $20. This discount is only available to IATSE members in good standing.
Please note that the deadline for enrollment through Local 205 is August 10th.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
In Solidarity,
Todd Drga
IATSE Local 205 Vice President
Further instructions and info sheets were provided via an announce email to the membership. View the International’s post about it too.
Build Craft, Leadership, and Business Skills in a Cost Effective and Flexible Learning Environment on lynda.com
What is lynda.com?
A leading on-line educator with an extensive library targeting the latest software, creative, and business skills via high-quality instructional videos taught by recognized experts and working professionals.
What do we get?
The IATSE has contracted for all interested IATSE members to have a “Premium” membership.
An Individual annual membership normally costs as much as $375 per year, but IATSE members and local leaders will be able to purchase individual premium annual memberships that will run from September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016, for only $20 each.
Unlimited access from any desktop or mobile device 24/7
Over 2,500 courses on a wide variety of technologies and disciplines, across all skill levels, with new courses added every week.
Up-to-date content
What type of courses are available?
There are thousands of courses in categories such as:
CRAFT
Audio and Music
CAD
Design
Photography
Video
3D and Animation
LEADERSHIP
Negotiation
Time Management
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Business Writing
SOFTWARE
Microsoft: Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word
Google: Gmail, Calendar, Docs
Adobe: Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator
How do I sign up?
Enrollment is through Local 205. You need to do both of the following:
Email the education address to provide the email address you wish to use for your lynda.com registration and your date of birth. This information is required for registration.
Mail a check for $20 to Treasurer Kelso with “Lynda training” on the memo line. If you are not in good standing, you must pay all outstanding financial obligations (with a separate check) before you can enroll.
Mail your check(s) to Treasurer Kelso at:
PO Box 142
Austin TX 78767
The deadline for receiving your enrollment request is August 10th. This will allow the enrollments to be processed before the subscription begins on September 1st .
After August 10th, Local 205 will submit the enrollment information and payment to the International.
Once your information is processed by the International, you will be contacted via email directly by lynda.com to set up your account.
If you have any questions about this enrollment process, please email or call VP Drga at 512-589-8402.
The following documents were provided by Local 205 regarding info & sign up process.