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UM School of Social Work Career Services

UM School of Social Work Career Services . San Francisco Job Networking Trip October 12-15, 2013. CAREER SERVICES. Michelle Woods, LMSW Director of Career Services ssw-cso@umich.edu. SEND US QUESTIONS. Simply type your question into the question box

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UM School of Social Work Career Services

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  1. UM School of Social Work Career Services San Francisco Job Networking Trip October 12-15, 2013

  2. CAREER SERVICES Michelle Woods, LMSW Director of Career Services ssw-cso@umich.edu

  3. SEND US QUESTIONS • Simply type your question into the question box • Look on the SSW Career Services webpage and an email notice for: • the recorded version of this webinar • a copy of the PowerPoint slides • and the application information

  4. Purpose of the trip • Provide a networking opportunity for students, staff and alumni • See first-hand how alumni are utilizing their social work skills in the job market

  5. Trip Agenda – What are we doing? • Sat. October 12 – Travel Day • Sun. October 13 – Alumni Panel/Free time • Mon. October 14 – Agency/Alumni Visit during the day. Alumni Reception in the evening • Tues. October 15 – Agency/Alumni Visit during the first half of the day. Travel Day later in the evening

  6. Where are we staying? • BEST WESTERN PLUS Tuscan Inn at Fisherman's Wharf • 425 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 (Fisherman's Wharf) • Alumni Panel Presentation and Alumni Reception will be held at this location

  7. How much does this cost/Per student? • Estimated cost of the trip is $1225 which includes • Airfare ($550) • Hotel/double occupancy/three nights ($515) • Transportation to/from San Francisco airport ($40) • Food ($120/about $30 a day) • University will cover a portion of airfare costs ($280) and the full amount of the hotel ($515) which is $795 • Students are responsible for ($430) towards the cost of the trip which is a portion of the airfare ($270) plus meals ($120) and transportation ($40) • Two student scholarships are available for ($270) each

  8. What is the financial process to Support the trip? • Students pay all expenses for the trip including plane ticket, hotel, etc. • The School’s financial portion of the trip is applied to each student account and released to the student well in advance of the trip • Scholarship applications are emailed to each student upon selection to go on the trip

  9. How do I apply? • Submit an application that includes: • Basic information • One-page essay • Updated resume Application due date: August 16, 2013 (5pm) Drop off at Career Center (1696 SSWB) or email to ssw-cso@umich.edu

  10. Timeline – What Happens Next? • Application due date: August 16, 2013 (5pm) • (6-8) Participants selected: August 19, 2013 • Early September: Participant general meeting, distribution of financial aid for the trip • Late September: alumni selections • Late September/early October: General meeting, if needed/last minute details

  11. How are participants selected? • Good fit for the trip • Priority will sometimes go to those graduating before our next trip in 2014 if necessary

  12. Tell us about the alumni • Case manager/supervisor HIV/AIDS • Mental Health Practitioners • Community Planner/CO work with children and youth at local agencies • Program Manager/Fellowship program for University of Cal., San Francisco Pediatric Division

  13. Thank you for your participation today • Direct questions to ssw-cso@umich.edu or call us at 734-763-6259

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