New York State Society for Clinical Social Work (NYSSCSW) Student Membership
New York State Society for Clinical Social Work | Barbara Bryan Mentorship Group Program
The New York State Society for Clinical Social Work invites Social Work Students and New Graduates to learn more about their
Barbara Bryan Mentorship Group Program
Designed to help social work students and new professionals cope with professional life before and after graduation. Groups are small and meet once a month.
Led by very experienced licensed clinical social workers, these groups provide you with information, both practical and clinical, to help you with guidance, growth and the latest knowledge, to be part of the evolving field.
What you can learn at our once-a-month meetings:
- Planning your career
- Information and support for job searches
- Case discussions
- Professional ethics
- Options for further training
Mentorship Group participation is FREE with membership in the NYSSCSW. Student membership, for students and new graduates, is presently $48 a year, for the first year.
For further information contact the Met Chapter Mentorship Committee:
Chris Farhood, LCSW, at 212-582-7326 or chrisfarhood@yahoo.com
New York State Chapters: Metropolitan, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, Staten Island, Mid-Hudson
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
- Send personalized thank you notes to the alumni you met, highlighting a specific tip you appreciated or insight you gained.
- Connect with them on LinkedIn, making sure to customize your request. Note that some alumni may prefer to keep their connections closed.
- 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.
- 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.