Jobless Designers To Get Help from Mohawk Group

Calhoun, GA, March 23, 2009–The Mohawk Group in sponsorship with the International Interior Design Association will host a series of events for out of work architects and designers called “Re:work.”

The events, to be held in major cities throughout the U.S., are designed to help out-of-work architects and designers get back to work.

“Just like so many industries, the architecture and design community is fighting severe business slow-downs, layoffs and even firm closures,” said Al Kabus, president, The Mohawk Group.

The free, day-long workshop and seminar-style events will provide opportunities to work with experts on resume writing, financial planning, interview skills and career coaching, while offering constructive industry insight from architects and designers.

The events — to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. — are currently scheduled for six cities with additional locations and dates to be announced. Participants must register to attend.

  —  Atlanta, April 14, The W Hotel (Ivan Allen Blvd. location)
  —  New York City, April 28, The Mohawk Group Showroom (71 West 23rd
      Street, 18th Floor)
  —  Los Angeles, May 12, location TBA
  —  Las Vegas, May 15, location TBA
  —  Dallas, May 27, location TBA
  —  Chicago, June 25, The Mohawk Group Showroom, The Merchandise Mart

The resume writing, financial planning, interview skills and career coaching resources are being provided through ComPsych Corporation, a provider of global employee assistance programs.