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Winter Quarter Career Skills Workshops for Social Work Students
Winter Quarter 2013
Upcoming Events At-a-Glance Rev. 1.7.13
| Date | Time | Topic |
| Friday, January 18 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Licensure for Social Workers |
| Friday, February 8 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Resume Writing |
| Friday, February 15 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Air Force Scholarships |
| Friday, March 1 | 12:30 – 2:00 pm | Interviewing Skills for
your Job Search |
| Thursday, April 18th | 4:00 – 6:00 pm
|
15th Annual School of Social WorkJob Fair
More Details to Come! |
January
“Road to Licensure” Workshop
When: Friday, January 18, 12:30-1:30 pm
Where: School of Social Work (please register for room location)
Presenter: Jonathan R. Beard, MSSW, LICSW, CPRP
Who: MSW and BASW students
The NASW Washington State Chapter is pleased to provide information on Social Work licensure in Washington. This presentation will outline the steps you will have to take to become licensed as a Social Worker in Washington. Information on the different licensing categories, required work experience hours and required supervision hours to obtain your Social Work license will be provided. We look forward to your questions regarding licensure.
Bio of presenter: Jonathan R. Beard, MSSW, LICSW, CPRP is the owner of Progressive Strategies in Seattle, WA, where he provides a variety of project management, consulting, training, and program and/or organizational development services to public and nonprofit human service providers and organizations. He also provides private practice based clinical social work supervision to beginning and experienced social workers who are unable to obtain it where they work. Jonathan has many years of experience as a direct services provider, supervisor/manager and senior executive, primarily in mental health settings. Since 2003, he has taught a social work licensure examination preparation course to hundreds of Social Workers in Washington and throughout the Northwest to rave reviews.
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February
“Resume Writing” Workshop
When: Friday, February 8, 12:30-1:30 pm
Where: School of Social Work (please register for room location)
Presenter: Lynnea Erickson, Phd, Senior Counselor, UW Career Center
Who: BASW and MSW students
When was the last time you looked at your resume? Are you wondering how to best to incorporate your social work practicum experiences and coursework into a competitive resume that will be seen by employers? Lynnea Erikson, Ph.D., of the UW Career Center will present valuable information about how you can edit the format and content of your resume to make it work for you! Best of all, this workshop is geared specifically towards social work students seeking jobs in the human services field. Lynnea has held this workshop numerous times in the past and SW students have found it extremely helpful.
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“U.S. Air Force Scholarships/Internships and Career Opportunities”
When: Friday, February 15, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Where: School of Social Work (please register for room location & lunch count)
Who: MSW Students
A veteran of Air Force Clinical Social Work, will speak about the unique opportunities available to SSW graduates as part of the Biomedical Sciences Corps, including continuing education, management opportunities, and competitive compensation and benefits.
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March
“Interviewing Skills for your Job Search” Workshop
When: Friday, March 1st, 12:30 – 2:00 pm (90 minutes)
Where: School of Social Work (please register for room location)
Who: MSW and BASW students
Are job interviews in your future? Want to brush up on your interviewing skills after a few years in school? Lynnea Erickson, PhD and career specialist with UW Career Center will present on essential skills for a successful interview. Learn how to prepare for and conduct interviews that get that job offer! The following issues are addressed: interview formats, researching companies, answering those tough behavior-based and other interview questions, interview ethics and etiquette.
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April
15th Annual School of Social Work Job Fair (More info to come!)
When: Thursday, April 18th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: 1st Floor Gallery, School of Social Work
Who: MSW and BASW students (there will be agencies that hire both!)
Come to the School of Social Work’s 15th Annual Job Fair and meet potential employers, learn more about local agencies, and talk with UW SSW alums. Some agencies which have participated in the past: ACRS, Auburn Regional Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center & UW Medical Center, Solid Ground, the Institute for Family Development, Downtown Emergency Service Center, Era Living, Community Psychiatric Clinic, Ryther Child Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, UFCW, Girl Scouts Outreach, Consejo, Senior Services, Providence Elder Place, NASW and Compass Housing. More details available in Spring Quarter. Mark your calendar. No registration required, bring your resume!
Questions about any of these workshops/events? Please email Linda Ruffer, Student Services, rufferL@uw.edu