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

ssw-cso@umich.edu

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 ssw-cso@umich.edu 9

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 ssw-cso@umich.edu or call us at 734-763-6259

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