NYPCC Therapist Open House Interview Day | Thursday, July 25
Leadership through Learning
Reflective, learning-oriented practice is key to effective social work. It is also fundamental to leadership.
By maintaining curiosity and a growth mindset, you can be better equipped to:
- adapt to changing environments
- think creatively about how to approach challenges; and
- foster relationship-building, collaboration, and growth
These attributes are invaluable whether you are a student-intern starting out in the field or seasoned professional leading an organization.
Read more about the power of learning-focused leadership and how you can implement it in your day-to-day work in this Chief Learning Officer article.
Meet with Recruiters Online at Next HRSA Virtual Job Fair | August 7, 2019
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)’s virtual job fairs connect healthcare sites with job-seeking primary care trainees and practicing clinicians.
Attend the next HRSA Virtual Job Fair on August 7, 2019, 6:45 – 10:45 PM EST
- Meet hundreds of recruiters
- Find more than 1,000 training and employment opportunities
- Receive real-time answers from site staff
- Learn about loan repayment
All you’ll need is a computer, smart phone or tablet with Internet to access the virtual job fair.
2019 APPAM Research Conference in Denver, Colorado | November 7 – 9, 2019
Rising to the Challenge:
Engaging Diverse Perspectives on Issues and Evidence
November 7 – 9, 2019 | Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel | Denver, Colorado
The APPAM 2019 Fall Research Conference will be a multi-disciplinary research conference attracting the highest quality research on a wide variety of important current and emerging policy and management issues. The focus will be on bringing together researchers and practitioners with a wide range of perspectives to engage the evidence and discuss how best to improve public policy.
Details from the conference website:
Pre-Conference Workshop
Deploying Machine Learning Tools for Public Policy Impact
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sheraton Denver Downtown
The workshop seeks to provide an accessible introductory overview to machine learning tools, illustrate the range of policy problems to which they can be applied, develop understanding of what makes for a good policy application for these tools, what can go right (and wrong), and where and how policy analysts can add value to making progress on these problems. We will also include some discussion about how machine learning tools can be useful for solving the sort of causal inference problems that have traditionally been the focus of policy analysis work.
Innovation Lounge
Introduced at the 2018 Fall Research Conference, the Innovation Lounge is an easy-to-access space where experienced researchers are invited to meet and share cutting-edge research with conference attendees. Innovation through diversity will be a major theme of this conference, so we strongly encourage our attendees to do just that in the Innovation Lounge!
Positions in Policy
The APPAM Positions in Policy (PIP) program connects job seekers who plan on attending the Fall Conference with organizations who will be conducting interviews and potentially hiring at the conference. The employers will contact job candidates directly to set up onsite interviews at the conference for open positions. Those positions may be for a variety of job functions, both academic and non-academic, to appeal to job seekers at all levels including students, postdocs, and early- and mid-career professionals. Those positions may be for a variety of job functions, both academic and non-academic, to appeal to job seekers at various levels including students, postdocs, and early- and mid-career professionals. When available, the positions being interviewed for at the conference will be noted on their Job Listings page.
Networking Opportunities
Opportunities to network at the conference will be plentiful through our educational programs, social events and special programs.
Student Resources
There will be student specific events during the Fall Research Conference, including mentorship programs, a Student Lounge, networking opportunities with policy experts, the PhD Program Fair, the Equity & Inclusion Fellowship, and student-focused content.
Go to APPAM’s conference page for more information and to register.
Tamer Fund for Social Ventures | Apply by August 15 | Attend Info Session on August 1
Apply to the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures by August 15, 2019!
The Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia University is now accepting applications for the Tamer Fund for Social Ventures. This Fund provides seed grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid early-stage social and environmental ventures around the world. Ventures must be led by Columbia University students or alumni, or be advised and have significant involvement by Columbia University faculty or researchers.
Want to learn more or have questions? Join us for our information session webinar on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 from 11am-12pm EST! During this webinar, you will learn about upcoming deadlines and the application process, have the chance to ask any questions you may have, and network with other social and environmental venture teams. RSVP here.
More information and the online application is available at: www.tinyurl.com/tamersvfund
Application Deadlines: August 15 and March 1, annually
NYC Civil Service 101 Information Session | Tuesday, July 16
Become a Virtual Student Federal Service Intern | Apply by July 31
Virtual Student Federal Service Now Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS).
| Please note this program requires a 10-hour a week commitment from September through May. (Students can intern from wherever they are and set their own schedules.) Hours do not count toward field work. Make sure any potential commitment does not interfere with your classes or field placement. |
The Virtual Student Federal Service is the largest virtual internship program in the world! This year we will offer 3,000 positions with 55 federal agencies. VSFS offers unique mentoring and exposure to job opportunities within the U.S. government.
Each year, applications are open to U.S. college students during the entire month of July on USAJOBS. Real experience is waiting for students across the federal government, including at NASA, Smithsonian, U.S. Department of State, Forest Service, Indian Health Service, CIA, National Park Service and others. Learn moreabout the projects offered for 2019 through 2020. To #ApplyinJuly to their top three projects, students must log on to USAJOBS, create an account, build a resume, write a statement of interest, and upload a transcript.
Students play an important role in moving the government forward from analog to digital. There’s something for everyone: graphic design, research, mapping, videography, history, analysis, marketing, community management, writing, calculation, policy planning, app development, and more!
eInterns should expect to spend ten hours a week on their project from September through May. This is unpaid, volunteer work, but eInterns make connections that make a difference, gain valuable experience, and sometimes get course credit. All applicants must be U.S. citizens in student status at a university in the U.S. or abroad. VSFS is open to undergrad through PhD candidates taking classes full or part-time, in-person or on-line.
Engage with Your Local Community to Scale Impact
Looking for ways to meaningfully volunteer? Engage in your local community! If you are a NYC resident, there are a number of ways to participate in civic life:
- Explore opportunities to volunteer in your community.
- Attend your local community board meetings.
- Consider joining a community board.
Learn more about ways to get involved by reviewing New York City Civic Engagement Commission‘s Programs and Initiatives.
NSWM’s Policy Fellows Program | Apply by September 8
Are You Ready to Make An Impact?
Apply For NSWM’s Policy Fellows Program!
The aim of the Policy Fellows Program is to encourage social workers in management to be at the forefront of policy. Social workers should engage proactively with policies that directly affect the individuals, families and communities they serve – either to redress those policies that now produce a negative impact, or to promote policy solutions in response to issues made evident in the course of doing the work.
The NSWM Policy Fellows program offers practical training in social work management for emerging and mid-career leaders seeking new experiences and skill sets. The nine month leadership and professional development experience equips participants with core management competencies to inspire, organize, and work effectively with others to advance the public good. Dependent upon the fellow’s interest the program will focus on the many different aspects of policy management including but not limited to policy advocacy, analysis, evaluation and organizing the community of interest.
Applications are due Sunday, September 8th
Application Process, Program Details & Eligibility
Application Process
Fellows will be asked to address the following questions within their abstracts:
- Motivation: Why do you care about this policy issue?
- Problem Statement: What problems are you trying to solve?
- Approach: How will you go about solving or making progress on this policy issue?
Program Details
- Fellows will make a commitment to reflection, study, and the development of skills and new relationships.
- Fellows will join a diverse cohort of 15 human service and/or health care management professionals, 5 of whom will be from New York City, representing various social work sectors.
- Fellows will participate in group check-ins for support and to foster a peer network.
- Fellows will meet for 2-3 hours per month with a mentor between October 2019 and June 2020.
- Fellows will travel to New York City for the opportunity to formally present their projects at NSWM’s Annual Management Conference.
Eligibility
Fellow Eligibility
- NSWM member
- Must provide proof of employment as employer has to be supportive of fellowship
- Must live in the United States
- Five Fellows will be selected from New York City
- Submission of the Policy Fellows application form
- Preference given to holders of a Masters degree who work in a management capacity
- Hold a strong interest and/or experience in policy
- Availability to participate through the length of the program (9 months, October 2019-June 2020)
- Availability to travel to the Network’s 2020 Annual Management Conference in New York City in June 2020 (dates TBD)
- All registration fees will be waived and a $1,000 travel and supply stipend will be provided to those that attend and present
Mentor Eligibility
- NSWM member (or willing to joinat no cost)
- Must live in the United States
- 5+ years of policy experience and in an executive role. PhD preferred but not required
- Availability to participate through the length of the program (9 months, October 2019-June 2020)
- Ability to commit to 2-3 hours per month mentoring a Fellow on a policy project
- Availability to travel to the Network’s 2020 Annual Management Conference in New York City in June 2020 (dates TBD)
- Registration fees will be waived
- Access to equipment (internet and telephone)
Policy Fellows Informational Call
Join us on Thursday, July 25th @ 11 am PST / 2 pm EST for an opportunity to learn more about the Policy Fellows program.
Join Link: https://zoom.us/j/6378199503
Meeting ID: 637-819-9503
Dial: 1 (408) 638-0986
Participant ID: Shown after joining the call
Computer Audio: When the call begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.
*UPDATE: Recording available here*