The Jordan Institute for Families
The UNC School of Social Work
In this session, Jacquelyn Gist, Assistant Director of Career Services, and a panel of recent graduates will go over interviewing experiences, share tips and respond to questions about the interview process.
NASW-NC Associate Executive Director Valerie Arendt will be conducting individual social work resume reviews for MSW students. Valerie has extensive experience with hiring employees and reviews hundreds of member resumes every year. More information regarding sign in times will be sent closer to the date!
Join UNC SSW graduates working in Direct Practice for a night of networking and learning about the job search after graduation. Alumni will share their experiences in the professional world and answer questions you have regarding your own job search. Plus a light dinner!
Monique Tuset, Coordinator of Student Affairs, will offer a brief but intensive prep session to help students better prepare for their career day experience. This session will cover career day logistics and etiquette in addition to answering any lingering questions students may have regarding resumes, cover letters and/or successful networking strategies.
Many agencies from North Carolina and beyond will be here to recruit MSW students. Recruiters will share information about social work positions and their agencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore social work career options with potential employers! ** Added bonus- Professional Headshots will be offered for all MSW students**
Sharon Thomas, Assistant Dean for Recruitment, Admissions and Financial Aid, will offer current tips and strategies for salary negotiation and information on student loan forgiveness programs relevant to social work students.
Meet Community, Management, and Policy Practice graduates to learn about their current work and steps they took in their initial job searches. You will have an opportunity to network, share ideas, and discuss your future with recent graduates.
Elizabeth Pope, Assistant Executive Director of NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, will be here to explain the process of obtaining social work certification and licensure in North Carolina as well as answer other questions you may have about the licensure process.
Join us to become familiar with the social work licensure exam used in NC and other states. Tanisha James, LCSW and member of the NC Society for Clinical Social Work and NASW-NC, will provide information about the structure and content of the exam. Sample questions and testing tips will be shared during this session.
Join us for the webinar release of the Promoting Refugee and Community Wellness guide, a publication exploring the connections between wellness and welcoming communities. Created in partnership by the National Partnership for Community Training and Welcoming America, the webinar will focus on how those from diverse sectors – such as academics, employers, health providers, and neighbors - can create a […]
This event is co-hosted by the Jordan Institute for Families | UNC School of Social Work, the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and National Implementation Research Network (NIRN). Generous support for this event has been provided by The Annie E. Casey Foundation. REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL. *Lodging and parking details are provided […]
The Jordan Institute for Families is proud to partner with the Division of Public Health, Children and Youth Branch, Parents as Teachers, Smart Start and MANY other groups and funders to offer a learning and networking opportunity for all home visitors in North Carolina. Please hold the date for this North Carolina Home Visiting Summit, to […]
This topical workshop will provide participants with up-to-date information about cannabinoid use in North Carolina and in the United States. Specific emphasis will be on medicinal use, policy guidelines and social and health implications. Presenters include: Dr. Marian Newton, Shenandoah University School of Nursing Dr. David Newton, Shenandoah University School of Pharmacy FBI Chemist Hope […]
2019 Infant & Young Child Mental Health & Home Visiting Summit This event aims to bring about lasting, positive change for young children and families, mental health professionals and Home Visitors are coming together for a three-day conference. This Summit will include one-full day centered on Infant and Young Child Mental Health and two days […]
Please join us on January 31st - National EITC Day - for a free webinar offered by the NC Budget and Tax Center. Participants will learn about how the tax credit works, the reasons it is important to family economic security, health and community well-being, and the state and national context and practices around the […]
The Opioid Crisis in North Carolina Treatment and Policy: Past, Present and Future Directions This workshop will educate students, clinicians, community and academic partners about developments in policy and practice designed to mitigate the effects of opioid misuse and addiction. The speakers will give an update overview on the state of the Opioid Crises in […]
Together the UNC Refugee and Mental Health and Wellness Initiative and the Jordan Institute for Families will be hosting an upcoming continuing education training opportunity for local interpreters on medical and mental health interpretation. The training will have a special focus on applying the interpreter code of ethics in everyday situations. This event is being […]
Apply now! Deadline for the 2025-2026 Jordan Institute Fellowship for Social Work Leaders is September 15, 2025.
