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Elevate your job applications with a standout cover letter! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to craft personalized cover letters that highlight your strengths and experiences. What to Expect: Light snacks provided!

Curious about a career in the nonprofit sector? Join us on Wednesday, October 2, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in the LBJ School Breezeway, to network with LBJ School and the Steve Hicks School alumni who are working in the nonprofit space. Enjoy light drinks and appetizers while you gain insights, share experiences, and…

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you craft a compelling resume that stands out to employers. This interactive session will guide you through the essentials of resume writing, from structuring your content to highlighting your key achievements and skills. What to Expect: Light snacks provided!

The Steve Hicks School of Social Work invites you to join us at our SHS Wayfinding Table! We welcome all social work students to stop by one of our scheduled Wednesday pop-up tables for complimentary refreshments and to learn more about the valuable career and student services available to you. Our friendly and knowledgeable Academic…

Get ready to scoop out some time for creativity and career growth at our next Crafting Your Career - Mini Pumpkin Carving workshop! Just like turning an ordinary pumpkin into something extraordinary, we can take our strengths and talents we already possess and shape them into something new and exciting for a career. Whether you're looking to refine your…

Whether you're a BSW student just beginning to explore your career path or an MSSW student eager to deepen your knowledge of the vast opportunities in social work, this panel offers a firsthand look into the profession of social work. Join our panelists as they share their personal journeys, the challenges they tackle, and the…

This workshop covers essential steps and strategies to establish and grow a successful therapy business. Topics include planning, setting up the practice, client acquisition and retention, financial management, and peer support. By mastering these areas, therapists can effectively manage their business while providing high-quality care to their clients. About the Speaker Kelsey is a Licensed…

Join us for an informational session on negotiating stipends during the final practicum interview process. Learn about various modes of compensation in final practicum placement, how to highlight your strengths, as well as tips to help you navigate conversations around stipends and federal work study eligibility during your practicum interview.

Navigating the practicum placement or job search process can be both exciting and challenging. Rejection and setbacks are common experiences that can test your resilience and confidence. Join the DiNitto Career Center and Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) for "Strength Through Setbacks: Navigating Rejection in Practicum Placement Process," a dynamic workshop designed to equip you with practical…

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Join us for an insightful discussion about social work careers in healthcare with distinguished speakers Joan E. Asseff, LCSW-S and Sarah Sloan, LCSW-S from our faculty. Learn about the diverse opportunities for social workers in healthcare settings, the growing demand for healthcare social workers, and how to prepare for a career in this dynamic field.…

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you craft a compelling resume that stands out to employers. This interactive session will guide you through the essentials of resume writing, from structuring your content to highlighting your key achievements and skills. What to Expect: Interactive Exercises: Participate in activities that focus on identifying your…

Join us for Crafting Your Career, a monthly arts and crafts circle hosted by the DiNitto Career Center at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work! This fun and informal workshop combines creative crafting with career exploration. Each month, we'll have a different craft activity. Students are invited to craft with us and and bring…

Elevate your job applications with a standout cover letter! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to craft personalized cover letters that highlight your strengths and experiences. What to Expect: Peer Review: Work in small groups to share ideas, offer suggestions, and help each other perfect your cover letters.Writing Exercises: Participate in…

Join us for an insightful session on the intersection of Music and Social Work with Michael D. Romero, LCSW-S. As both an award-winning musician and licensed clinical social worker supervisor, Mr. Romero brings a unique perspective on blending artistic passion with social service. Learn how music and social work can complement each other in building…

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you craft a compelling resume that stands out to employers. This interactive session will guide you through the essentials of resume writing, from structuring your content to highlighting your key achievements and skills. What to Expect: Interactive Exercises: Participate in activities that focus on identifying your…

Join us for Crafting Your Career, a monthly arts and crafts circle hosted by the DiNitto Career Center at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work! This fun and informal workshop combines creative crafting with career exploration. Each month, we'll have a different craft activity. Students are invited to craft with us and and bring in career…

Explore the unique intersection of social work and veterinary medicine with Bethanie Poe, PhD, LMSW, Chair of Veterinary Social Work Educational Programming at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This emerging field supports both pet owners and veterinary professionals, addressing the human needs that arise in veterinary settings. Attendees will learn about the key areas such…

UT School of Social Work Spring Career Fair will highlight social work employers and clinical supervisors. Location: Walter Webb Hall, 2nd Floor Student Common Area Time: 12 - 1 pm - Faculty and Employer Meet & Greet; Students and Employers 1 - 4 pm

Join us for a dynamic session led by SHS alum Jackie Zimmerman, exploring the expanding role of social workers in corporate environments. This event highlights how social work principles can be applied to foster workplace wellness and employee advocacy in business settings. Featuring insights from Jackie's experience, attendees will gain an understanding of how social…

Join us for "Lights, Camera, Interview: A Practice-Based Workshop" where you'll transform interview anxiety into confident performance. Through guided role-play scenarios and expert feedback, you'll practice answering challenging questions, master body language, and develop your unique professional narrative. This hands-on workshop goes beyond theory, giving you real-time experience in different interview situations. Whether you're new…

Mode: In person Room No: 2.234 Location: DiNitto Career Services Centre (Walter Web Hall) Nervous about an interview? Join our Interview Roleplay Workshop to get some hands-on experience with what you might expect in an interview and practice your skills! Click here to register for this event.

Mode: Virtual (via Zoom) Interested in how school social workers help students succeed? Learn about school-based social work, childhood mental health, and family dynamics with school social worker, Deja Gamble, LCSW! Click here to register for the event.

Mode: In person Location: Walter Webb Hall- 2nd Floor, Common Area Wondering what your typical day looks like for social workers in different areas of the field? Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring experienced social workers from hospice, policy, private practice, and government agencies as they share their unique perspectives and answer your…

Mode: In person Location: Walter Webb- 2nd Floor, Common Area Attend our social work career fair to connect and learn more about social work opportunities. If you want to network, explore new career pathways, and take the next step in your professional journey, this event is for you! Registration coming soon.

Mode: Virtual (via Zoom) If you're curious about grief and loss, trauma, or major life changes, stop by our Career Exploration event with Kat Postel!  Kat is a therapist who dives deep into the intersections of loss, resiliency, and lifeworks with her clients to develop self-compassion and a sense of being seen, known, and understood.…