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Student Access to the Online Alumni Community Is Now Live

From the Office of Development and Alumni Relations:

We are so excited to tell you that you now have access to our Online Alumni Community which enables you to search for more than 350,000 alumni worldwide from all the schools in the University.

Using this platform, you can:

  • search for alumni by state, school, graduation year, organization etc.,
  • direct message with alumni,
  • start editing your personal profile, and
  • expand your professional network.
Simply log in to the Community at https://alumni.columbia.edu/content/alumni-community  with your UNI and password.  Start by using the “search” function in the top right to find alumni by entering “social work.”  When the names of alumni appear, use the filters on the left to narrow your search.  Read the Student FAQ’s before getting started for more information.

For those of you who are graduating this year, you will soon be able access advanced features of the Online Alumni Community such as completing your full profile, joining groups, posting messages, and receiving personalized feeds based on your interests.  We will email you when you have complete access to the platform – expect up to 30 days after commencement.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 212-851-2372.

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2020-2021 Schwarzman Scholars Program for Emerging Global Leaders (Fully Funded Master’s in Global Affairs) | Apply by May 31 (China Application) or September 26 (U.S./Global Application)

Want to expand your understanding of the world and join a growing network of the world’s most talented young leaders who are helping to build stronger links between China and a rapidly changing world? Consider the Schwarzman Scholars Program!

Overview

Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, fully-funded program designed to prepare future leaders to serve as intermediaries between China and the rest of the world.

Up to 200 Scholars are chosen annually from around the world to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Application

To access the U.S./Global application and learn more about requirements, please visit the Schwarzman Scholars website. The U.S./Global application closes at 11:59 PM on September 26, 2019. The process includes an online application and evaluation as well as an in-person regional interview. Required forms and records include:

  • Resume (2 page maximum)
  • Transcripts/Academic Records
  • Essays (2)
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Video (optional)

The application for candidates who hold passports from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao closes on May 31, 2019. The China application can be found here.

Those selected are notified of their acceptance by mid-November 2019.

Feel free to view their pre-recorded webinar for more information, or contact them directly with any questions.

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Student Gain Valuable Tips on Negotiating Job Offers

On Wednesday, April 24, Matthea Marquart ’05, Director of Administration for the Online Campus, led a workshop on Accepting, Declining, and Negotiating Job Offers, a critical topic during this peak interviewing season.

Students not only learned how to effectively prepare for and engage in the negotiation process, they also learned how to confidently communicate their value as social work candidates from Columbia.

Thank you, Matthea, for this informative workshop!

If you missed the workshop or would like additional tips and insights on the job offer negotiation process, please refer to the Document Library in Career Connect.

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55-a Diversity Career Fair | Monday, May 20

 

55-a Diversity Career Fair

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities invites qualified candidates who have already been screened by NYC: ATWORK to their upcoming recruitment event on Monday, May 20, 2019. This event is a great opportunity to meet with potential employers and to get exposed to the types of jobs offered through NYC: ATWORK.

Employers confirmed to participate include:

  • Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS)
  • Department of Buildings (DOB)
  • Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications (DOITT)
  • Health & Hospital Corporations (HHC)
  • Department of Education (DOE)
  • Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
  • Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
  • NYC Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
  • NYC Parks and Recreation
  • Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
  • Department of Finance (DOF)

You can view full job descriptions and submit resumes for the positions being recruited for by going to www.nyc.gov/nycatworkjobs and enter “Diversity Career Fair” in Search Bar. Additional postings will be added over the next week.

 The deadline to submit resumes for consideration is Friday, May 10, 2019.

 Please note:

  • The Diversity Career Fair is Invite-Only for those who are qualified for available positions and have been screened by NYC: ATWORK staff
  • Candidates must have a documented disability
  • Candidates must be eligible for services from ACCES-VR or New York State Commission for the Blind to ensure they can be verified for 55a status
  • Resumes must be tailored to the position(s) of interest; click here for tips on how to tailor your resume

If you have any questions, please contact Maricela Brea, Workforce and Intergovernmental Relations Director NYC: ATWORK, via email ([email protected]) or by phone (212-788-6723).

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Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program | Apply by May 15

www.pany.org | 646.754.4870 | [email protected]
 
The Psychoanalytic Association of New York 
affiliated with NYU Langone Health
(formerly IPE, the Institute for Psychoanalytic Education)
Invites you to apply for our
Adult Psychoanalytic Training Program
click here for information and to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2019

The Psychoanalytic Association of New York (PANY) is one of the largest psychoanalytic institutes in New York, with a faculty of 150 psychoanalysts who teach a full range of clinical skills through seminar instruction, case supervision, personal treatment and mentoring. PANY is known for its emphasis on clinical work, case and practice development, collegial atmosphere, faculty scholarship, and opportunities for active participation in the PANY community. Our fundamental orientation is contemporary conflict theory, building on and reinterpreting the work of Freud, and integrating his work with Kleinian, British Object Relations, Relational, self-psychological, and attachment theories.

PSYCHOANALYTIC TRAINING PROGRAM
This program explores the evolution of psychoanalytic thought and its contemporary application, and produces psychoanalysts of the first rank. Our candidates are encouraged to approach their studies with an attitude of critical inquiry. The curriculum is composed of one’s personal analysis, theoretical and clinical seminars, and supervision of psychoanalytic work. Classes take place on Saturdays, with some Tuesday evenings during the first year. From the start, there is a strong emphasis on psychoanalytic case development.

CME/Social Work CE Credits:
This activity is approved for CME and NY Social Work CE credits.

Note regarding eligibility:
The Psychoanalytic Program is designed for experienced clinicians who are have achieved a terminal degree in their field: M.D. and D.O. psychiatrists and psychiatry residents; Ph.D. and Psy.D. clinical psychologists; psychiatric nurse practitioners; and LCSW/DSW clinical social workers. The Psychoanalytic Association of New York (PANY) is authorized by New York State to offer clinical training to qualify for a license as a “Licensed Psychoanalyst” (LP). The PANY NYS Licensure-Qualifying Psychoanalysis Program (NYS-LQP) track is directed at individuals holding any Master’s degree, or higher than Master’s degree, acceptable to PANY and NYS. This includes mental health professionals with a New York State license that does not include psychoanalysis, such as LMHC, LMFT, and LCAT. Professionals who anticipate obtaining a license to practice psychoanalysis during training may also apply, including LMSWs, and MDs awaiting green cards

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Career Resources for Opportunities in Federal Government

Are you interested in working for federal government? Do you want to know what opportunities are available, or what resources are out there to support your interest in pursuing your federal career? Take a look at the resources below.

  • Go Government: An online resource for exploring and pursuing federal employment that includes insights on the federal hiring process and career guides based on professional area and interest.
  • USAJOBS:The Federal Government’s official employment site for opportunities with 500+ agencies across the United States and around the world.
  • USAJOBS Events: A list of upcoming virtual events led by the Office of Personnel Management and other agencies, aimed to provide guidance around searching and applying for federal opportunities, including for individuals with disabilities, such as federal resume writing, interviewing, and navigating USAJOBS.

See additional resources in Career Connect.

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