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Free Social Impact Career Virtual Summit | October 15 – October 18, 2018

Learn from 40+ Social Impact Leaders sharing their best strategies and advice for growing a career that makes a positive impact in the world at the upcoming Social Impact Career Virtual Summit, hosted by: and co-hosted by:

What You’ll Learn

  • An in-depth understanding of the types of roles and career paths you can pursue in the social impact space
  • Strategies on how to channel your passions, talents, and skills to create a career that makes a difference in the world
  • Clarity on what nonprofits and socially-conscious companies are looking for in job candidates
  • Tips on what you need to have in your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile
  • Advice on exploring new career options, searching for jobs, and tapping into the hidden job market

How the Virtual Summit Works

The Social Impact Career Virtual Summit is a FREE online event providing you with the key insights for growing a career in a B Corp, Social Enterprise, or Nonprofit; in CSR, Sustainability, and Impact Investing; or as a Consultant, Freelancer or Social Entrepreneur.

  • After registration, you’ll receive an email with everything you need for getting the most out of the virtual event.
  • When the summit begins on October 15th, you’ll receive an email each day with a link to access all the interviews for that day.
  • All interview recordings will be available until midnight, October 18th.
  • If you can’t make all the sessions, no worries! After you get your free ticket, we will provide an option to access all the summit recordings to watch at your own convenience!

Summit Schedule + Speakers

Day 1 – October 15th (7:00 pm EST)
Facebook Live Kick-Off Event: Summit Overview + Live Career Coaching Q&A with Marcos Salazar, CEO of Be Social Change

Day 2 – October 16th (9:00 am EST)
For-Profit Careers: Using Business as a Force For Good

Day 3 – October 17th (9:00 am EST)
Nonprofit Careers: Working to Solve the Most Pressing Social and Environmental Problems

Day 4 – October 18th (9:00 am EST)
Entrepreneurial Careers: Working as a Social Entrepreneur, Impact Consultant, Freelancer, and Creative Social Impact Career Pathways

Get your FREE ticket!

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Columbia School of Social Work Associate Professor Desmond Patton Awarded Tenure

Congratulations to Columbia School of Social Work Associate Professor Desmond Patton on being awarded tenure!

From the Office of the Dean:

“Desmond is a gifted scholar with a well-defined and focused research agenda on gun violence, gang violence, and their relationship with social media especially among African American urban youth and young adults. In recent years, Desmond has received some of the most prestigious awards for early career scholars in social work – the Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award, awarded by the Society for Social Work and Research in 2018, and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society Fellowship at Harvard University. In the last three years alone, Desmond has published 30 papers, 17 of which are first-authored. His teaching record is exemplary and he has used innovative problem solving approaches to teaching and received outstanding ratings from students. Additionally, his contribution to community service and committees is remarkable with membership on the University-wide Computational Social Science working group, the CSSW Faculty Search Committee, Outcomes Committee, AGPP Committee, and the ADR-OSP Committee.”

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Behavioral Health Virtual Job Fair | Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Attention Students, trainees, and clinicians! 

Are you seeking opportunities in mental/behavioral health and/or addiction professions? Check out this upcoming virtual job fair hosted by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)!

Wednesday, October 17: 6:45 pm – 10:15 pm ET

Employers will be looking for behavioral health clinicians including Licensed Clinical Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists before and after the event. Create your searchable profile on the Health Workforce Connector to be sure they can find you.

Benefits
  • See the world without leaving home
    They have gathered employers from all over the United States, and they’ll all be available to you in a single virtual space.
  • Get connected
    Dozens of recruiters will be online and eager to meet with you.
  • Choose your opportunity
    Take your pick among hundreds of jobs available in communities across the nation.
Potential Employers
  • Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs)
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
  • Private Practices
  • Community Outpatient Facilities
  • Correctional Facilities
  • American Indian Health Facilities
  • State or Local Health Departments
  • Rural Health Clinics (certified) (RHCs)
  • Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
  • School Based Clinics
  • Substance Use Disorder Facility
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3,2,1 iRelaunch

iRelaunch is all about getting professionals back to work after a career break. They work with employers to create, implement and expand career reentry programs of all kinds, produce the largest and longest running dedicated career reentry event in the country – the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference, and have a fast-growing national community of over 56,000 relaunchers in all stages of returning to work. iRelaunch Chair and Co-founder Carol Fishman Cohen’s TED talk “How to get back to work after a career break” has viewed nearly 1.7 million times and translated into 29 languages.

Check out their award-winning podcast featuring advice, strategies and success stories on returning to work after a career break on iTunes: 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch

Sample podcasts include:

  • How to Ace the ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Question and Set Yourself Apart
  • Know Your Value: Comeback Careers
  • After a Career Break: Secrets to Re-entering the Workforce
  • Ace the Job Interview as a Relauncher
  • A Deeper Dive into Interviews – Answering the Toughest Questions

 

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Fellowship Spotlight and Informational Webinar: 2019 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program | Wednesday, October 10, 2018

2019 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program 
(Application open at Noon EST, Tuesday, October 9, and close at Noon EST, Monday, October 22)

Want to make a difference through public service?

Since 1977, the PMF Program has matched outstanding graduate students with exciting Federal opportunities. This rigorous, two-year paid fellowship includes challenging assignments, developmental assignments, and networking opportunities. To become a PMF, you must participate in an rigorous, multi-step process, which includes an application, on-line assessment, and finalist selection. Finalists appointed as PMFs are hired by Federal Agencies and engage in solving domestic and/or international issues in areas such as public administration, engineering, technology, science, criminal justice, health, privacy, cybersecurity, and financial management, to name a few.

Recent graduates who completed an advanced degree two years prior to the application opening date and current graduate students who will complete their MSW by August 31, 2019 are eligible to apply.

For more information, register for the upcoming in-house informational webinar on Wednesday, October 10. Also, go to https://www.pmf.gov/.

Additional resources:

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Tips for Maximizing Your New Connections After a Networking Event

Did you recently attend a networking event? Making connections is just the first step; now it’s time to follow up! See below for simple tips on building and growing your network.

Tips For Maximizing Your New Connections

  1. Send personalized thank you notes to the people you met, highlighting a specific tip you appreciated or insight you gained.
  2. Connect with them on LinkedIn, making sure to customize your request. Note that some people prefer to keep their connections closed.
  3. If the people you spoke with offered to meet or chat again for one-on-one conversations, follow up on their offer with suggestions for potential dates, times, and locations that would accommodate their schedule.
  4. Keep in touch and update them on any developments resulting from their support. If you find articles or resources that may be of interest to them, pass them along! Remember, networking is a two-way street. The more you pay it forward, the more you’ll get back.
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Students and Alumni of Color Engage in Critical Conversations Regarding Career Success

On Monday evening, more than 60 students and alumni of color gathered for an intimate roundtable networking event aimed to provide a safe, open forum to discuss job searching and navigating the workplace as a person of color. Student attendees commented how valuable it was to be able to connect with alumni in senior level positions from a variety of organizations and receive their candid insights and advice.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our alumni guests, David Gopie ’00, Dianne Morales ’93, Dominic Cathey ’15, Eri Noguchi ’93, Jewel Mack ’92, Jillian Rose ’05, Kassandra Frederique ’10, Kenia Maldonado ’01, Kerron Norman ’02, Lisa Orbegoso ’05, Martine Baron ’98, Martinique Teperman, ’06, Micah Hasegawa ’15, Natalie Wright-Umoh ’03, Nathan Smith ’02, Trelan Holder ’06, and Walter Vega ’04, for taking time out of their evening to provide mentorship and support, as well as to our students who participated and helped make the event a great success!

Tips For Maximizing Your New Connections

  1. Send personalized thank you notes to the alumni you met, highlighting a specific tip you appreciated or insight you gained.
  2. Connect with them on LinkedIn, making sure to customize your request. Note that some alumni may prefer to keep their connections closed.
  3. If the alumni you spoke with offered to meet or chat again for one-on-one conversations, follow up on their offer with suggestions for potential dates, times, and locations that would accommodate their schedule.
  4. Keep in touch and update them on any developments resulting from their support. If you find articles or resources that may be of interest to them, pass them along! Remember, networking is a two-way street. The more you invest, the more you’ll get back.

Additional Resources for Networking

  • CSSW Student and Alumni LinkedIn Group
    Join a network of more than 2,700 students and alumni from CSSW to share and create new ideas, resources, and opportunities.
  • Columbia Alumni Directory
    Research, identify, and connect with CSSW alumni at large, and soon, the wider Columbia Alumni Community. Second-year students can immediately access the site using their UNI and login. First-year students will receive access within the next few months.
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Alumna Lakeya Cherry ’07 Selected to Receive Social Work Image Award of NASW-NYC Chapter

Congratulations to Alumna Lakeya Cherry ’07 on receiving the Social Work Image Award of the National Association of Social Workers-New York City Chapter!

Lakeya currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Network for Social Work Management, an international membership organization dedicated to strengthening leadership in health and human services. Read more about her background, achievements, and career in management on her featured profile.

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Tips for Maximizing Your New Connections After a Networking Event

Did you recently attend a networking event? Making connections is just the first step; now it’s time to follow up! See below for simple tips on building and growing your network.

Tips For Maximizing Your New Connections

  1. Send personalized thank you notes to the people you met, highlighting a specific tip you appreciated or insight you gained.
  2. Connect with them on LinkedIn, making sure to customize your request. Note that some people prefer to keep their connections closed.
  3. If the people you spoke with offered to meet or chat again for one-on-one conversations, follow up on their offer with suggestions for potential dates, times, and locations that would accommodate their schedule.
  4. Keep in touch and update them on any developments resulting from their support. If you find articles or resources that may be of interest to them, pass them along! Remember, networking is a two-way street. The more you invest, the more you’ll get back.
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Columbia University World Leaders Forum

President Lee C. Bollinger invites you to join him in welcoming global leaders to the 16th Annual World Leaders Forum.

Please note the following:

  • Online registration is required and seating is limited.
  • Please visit the World Leaders Forum website to view the most up-to-date schedule and to register to attend programs.
  • Registration is open to current students, faculty, and staff from Columbia University, Barnard College, and Teachers College.
  • All events will be held in the Rotunda of Low Memorial Library unless otherwise noted.

*Additional World Leaders Forum programs are likely to be added as speaker participation is confirmed.  Please check the World Leaders Forum website regularly for event schedule updates.

Schedule of Events

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 @ 1:00 p.m.
Can the EU be True to its Values? First Vice-President of the European Commission H.E. Frans Timmermans
Online registration is required and is currently open. To register, click here.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 @ 10:00 a.m.
World Leaders Forum: Italy and the Broader Mediterranean: Responding to Challenges, Seizing Opportunities 
Online registration will open on Thursday, September 20th.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Lerner Hall Auditorium
These World Leaders Forum events are part of the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). Please register to attend via the ICSD website, where student tickets are free. By registering, you may attend this session only, or the entire conference.

@ 9:15 a.m.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand

@ 10:15 a.m.
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

@ 4:15 p.m.
President Carlos Alvarado Quesada of Costa Rica

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 @ 1:30 p.m.
The Honorable Madeleine K. Albright: Global Challenges of Today – Commemorating Václav Havel
Online registration is required and is currently open. To register, click here.

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