Showing events starting from November 1, 2017 up to November 30, 2017
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NASW-Michigan: Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) 2017
November 1, 2017 - 9:00am to 4:15pm
Join together with hundreds of social justice advocates from around Michigan for the largest annual gathering of social workers in the state! This all-day event features two inspiring keynote addresses, networking opportunities, social justice forums, and over twenty workshops on legislative issues, political action, and advocacy efforts. Lunch is included in the registration cost.
To sign up: Visit the NASW Website to complete your registration. Registration and transportation through the SSW are now closed.
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UM Career Center and the School of Social Work Career Services Photo Shoot
November 1, 2017 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Mark your calendar and prepare to come take a professional photo to use for social media and bios. No need to RSVP. Just bring your MCard and come photo ready.
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CASC/MSW Writing Workshop
November 1, 2017 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
This event is for current CASC students who are applying to the MSW program at the University of Michigan. Students will have the opportunity to review their MSW application essays with CASC alumni who are currently students in the MSW program. Please sign-up in advance for an essay revision time slot on this google calendar. To see the available time slots, ensure the date is on November 1, 2017. Hope to see you there!
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Seal the Deal! Interviewing Techniques
November 2, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss how to prepare for job interviews - including phone, Skype and in-person.
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SSW Career Services Presents: Seneca Family of Agencies Recruiting Event
November 2, 2017 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Seneca (located in the Bay area) established itself as an innovative leader in the provision of unconditional care through a comprehensive continuum of school, community-based and family-focused treatment services for children and families who have experienced high levels of trauma and are at risk for family disruption or institutional placement of the children. Marlee Beckering, Human Resources Recruiter, will be here both days to discuss career opportunities with the agency. No need to RSVP. Just stop by to talk with the recruiter. For more information about Seneca visit their website at www.senecafoa.org.
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Flip the Script: Thoughts on Adoption from the Adoptee's Perspective
November 2, 2017 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Join for a comprehensive discussion and panel on the history and impact of adoption from the perspective of adoptees.
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Working with Couples in Therapy
November 2, 2017 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
This mini-course is designed to familiarize students with the current theories of couple therapy. Selected empirically supported models utilized in couple therapy will be examined The course also looks at some of the key issues and challenges faced by therapists who provide couple therapy. This mini-course will be skill based and focus on helping students to learn effective approaches to working with couples in therapy.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Introduction to Political Social Work
November 3, 2017 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
This course provides participants with an introduction to political social work, which is social work practice, theory, and research that focuses on the use of policy and politics to create social change. Participants will discuss case studies that illustrate how politics impact the lives of those served on both a micro and macro level as well as explore the ways in which social workers from the case studies must engage with policy and political systems to create change. Participants will also gain the tools to implement political social work skills into their practice as well as techniques to effectively advocate to policymakers.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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SSW Career Services Presents: Seneca Family of Agencies Recruiting Event
November 3, 2017 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Seneca (located in the Bay area) established itself as an innovative leader in the provision of unconditional care through a comprehensive continuum of school, community-based and family-focused treatment services for children and families who have experienced high levels of trauma and are at risk for family disruption or institutional placement of the children. Marlee Beckering, Human Resources Recruiter, will be here both days to discuss career opportunities with the agency. No need to RSVP. Just stop by to talk with the recruiter. For more information about Seneca visit their website at www.senecafoa.org.
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Going on the Market Part 1: Resumes and Marketing Management Skills
November 3, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Preparing to go on the job market can be stressful. Join Sue Ann Savas and Barb Hiltz as we share the ideas and tips we have collected from students and employers over the years. Discussion topics include:
How do you describe your experiences as relevant in another context?
How do you help a potential employer see you as the most qualified applicant?
Should you negotiate your offer? (Yes! We will explore how.)
How do you communicate the importance of your macro-level social work skills?
Join us, and come with your questions!
This will be the first of a two-part networking event series in which you will learn about the aforementioned topics in order to prepare for a Networking Event on November 29th.
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