If you are unemployed, many organizations offer special deals for you. It never hurts to ask if someone will work with you to reduce your costs.
Solarity, for example, provides a 25% discount on its classes for unemployed workers, or for people who pay out of pocket.
Joining your local PMI chapter provides a lot of good networking and educational opportunities. PMI offers its long-term members amnesty on payment for one year so that, if you are between jobs, you can remain a member.
This reminder just came in from the PMI SWOH Chapter:
Are you looking for work but still want to maintain your PMI membership?
During these tough economic times, this comes as a reminder that PMI has always offered a 1-Year Hardship Membership FREE of charge for anyone who is unemployed.
To qualify you must be a paying member for a minimum of 3 years. For details contact the PMI Headquarters Customer Service Department at 610-356-4600.
Don’t hesitate to also ask your local chapter to extend the same offer. It benefits them by keeping you involved.