Upcoming SSW Events At-a-Glance
Date Time Topic
Tuesday, October 14 5:00 – 5:50 PM (50”) The Road to SW Licensure
Tuesday, October 28 5:10 – 5:50 PM (40”) Interviewing Skills
—– Wednesday, October 29 2:00 – 5:00 PM UW’s Govt Career Fair (held in Mary Gates Hall, NOT held in SSW)
Wednesday, November 5 5:10 – 5:50 PM (40”) Resume Writing Workshop Saturday, December 6 NOON – 12:50 PM (50”) [Please note corrected start time is NOON.]
Register at links below.
The Road to SW Licensure
1) Road to Social Work Licensure – Tuesday, October 14, 5:00 – 5:50 PM
2) Road to Social Work Licensure – Saturday, December 6, 12:00 – 12:50 PM
Register Here for Licensure: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/248320
Where: School of Social Work (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. For those students unable to attend this early evening session, we will be holding another mid-day workshop in 2014 about 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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UW’s 2014 Government Career Fair – NOT held in SSW.
When: Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Where: Mary Gates Hall (main floor) – not held in SSW
Are you interested in gaining a career opportunity working in a government setting? Then you should attend the Government Career Fair sponsored by the Career Center. This opportunity allows you to connect and interact with government employers looking to recruit Huskies for part-time, full-time and internship opportunities. Bring your resumes and join the employers in Mary Gates Hall, main floor. No registration required.
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3) Resume Writing for Social Workers
Register here: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/249123
When: Wednesday, November 5 5:10 – 5:50 PM (40 minutes)
Where: held in School of Social Work (please RSVP for specific room location)
Presenter: Lynnea Erickson, PhD, Senior Counselor, UW Career Center
Who: MSW and BASW students
When was the last time you looked at your resume? Are you wondering how best to incorporate your social work practicum experiences and coursework into a competitive resume that will capture the attention of employers? Lynnea Erikson, Ph.D., of the UW Career Center will explain how you can edit the content and format of your resume to make it work for you!
4) Interviewing Skills Workshop
Register here for Interviewing Skills: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/rufferl/249120
When: Wednesday, November 5 5:10 – 5:50 pm (40 minutes)
Where: held in School of Social Work (please register for room location)
Presenter: Lynnea Erickson, PhD, Lead Career Counselor, UW Career Center
Who: MSW and BSW students
Are job or practicum interviews in your future? Find out essential skills for interviewing to land the job you want.
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Can’t attend a workshop at School? UW Career Center also offers streaming online workshops (with audio):
http://careers.washington.edu/Workshops
MORE info on Job Search Skills here: http://socialwork.uw.edu/students/career-planning-process
WORKSHOP ACCESS: To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 (voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu, preferably at least 10 days in advance of the event. This event is wheelchair accessible.
Mark your calendars! SSW 17th Annual Job Fair will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015, 4-6 pm, in the First Floor Gallery. Meet Agency representatives and find out who gets hired and why.
QUESTIONS about any of these SSW workshops/events? Please email Linda Ruffer, Student Services, rufferL@uw.edu
