UM School of Social Work Career Services
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UM SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
CAREER SERVICES
San Francisco Job Networking Trip October 12-15, 2013
CAREER SERVICES
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Michelle Woods, LMSWDirector of Career Services
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 webinara copy of the PowerPoint slides and the application information
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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
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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
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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
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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) each7
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
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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 [email protected]
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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
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HOW ARE PARTICIPANTS SELECTED?
Good fit for the trip
Priority will sometimes go to those graduating
before our next trip in 2014 if necessary
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TELL US ABOUT THE ALUMNI
Case manager/supervisor HIV/AIDS Mental Health PractitionersCommunity Planner/CO work with
children and youth at local agenciesProgram Manager/Fellowship program
for University of Cal., San Francisco Pediatric Division
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION TODAY
Direct questions to [email protected] or call us at 734-763-6259
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