THE SILVER
STUDENT EXPERIENCE: WELCOME (BACK)!
Welcome (back) Silver students! Whether you are just beginning at Silver, are nearing the finish line, or are somewhere in between — we're excited to be part of your social work journey for another academic year.
First things first, you may have recognized that we have changed our name! Moving forward, our office will now be known as the Office of Career Design & Social Work Readiness (CDR).
While our mission remains the same – to prepare the best career-ready social workers in the profession – our new name more accurately reflects our comprehensive range of offerings to support your development as well as our commitment to critically reimagining how career services are delivered.
We're excited about the future and the renewed energy this name change brings to our work. Expect the same level of robust support, now with a fresh perspective. We, more than ever, look forward to continuing to support your social work journey and remain dedicated to empowering you to design your ideal career path, while also ensuring you are fully prepared for the dynamic and ever-evolving social work profession during your time at Silver and beyond.
To demonstrate how you can plug into what CDR has to offer throughout your Silver student experience, read on for what you can expect from our office this semester and how you can engage with our programs, events and resources. Feel free to reach out to us anytime at our new email silver.careerdesign@nyu.edu and don’t forget to follow us on our Instagram account @nyusilvercareerdesign so you don’t miss out on events and updates!
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| YOUR FALL 2024 SILVER CAREER DESIGN
& SOCIAL WORK READINESS JOURNEY
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| SEPTEMBER- Build new connections at Silver Connect: Fall Mixer | Thurs, 9/19 from 5:30-7 PM | The Parlor at 1 WSN | #HumanRelationships
- We encourage you to sign up for a 1:1 Silver Coaching session to explore social work pathways, plan out your goals, and design your career path | #SelfAwareness
OCTOBER- Explore social work pathways by attending Silver Success Series: Social Work Practice in Other Countries | Tues, 10/8 from 10-11 AM | Student Lounge | #Competence
- For BS students, learn more about applying to MSW programs at Wasserman@Silver: Applying to MSW Programs | Wed, 10/16 from 12-1 PM | The Parlor at 1 WSN | #SelfAwareness
- The “Journey to Licensure” initiative begins! Don’t forget to check your inbox at the end of this month for more details on what resources and supports are available to you on your path to becoming a licensed social worker | #ProfessionalCommitment
NOVEMBER- For new MSW students, prepare for the specialized placement process by attending Silver Success Series: Preparing for Second Year & Specialized Placement | Mon, 11/4 from 6:00-7:00 PM | Virtual on Zoom | #HumanRelationships
- Get resume ready at Wasserman@Silver: Resumes and Cover Letters for Social Work | Wed, 11/13 from 5:30-6:30 PM | Virtual on Zoom | #Competence
- Learn more about “The Journey to Licensure” initiative! Stopping by our Welcome Event for information on upcoming events, giveaways, and resources | Tues, 11/26 from 10 AM-2 PM | Lobby at 1 WSN | #ProfessionalCommitment
- Get ready to engage with us in your Practice courses where we will discuss developing a social work resume (Practice I) or preparing for the job search (Practice III) | #Competence
DECEMBER
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ABOUT THE OFFICEThe Office of Career Design & Social Work Readiness (CDR), in conjunction with students’ academic experience inclusive of practicum, strives to prepare the best career-ready social workers in the profession. We partner across the explicit and implicit curriculum of the School to strategically integrate career design and readiness aligned with social work competencies and core values into all aspects of the Silver student experience and preparation for social work practice.
Through our inclusive and student-centered offerings, we provide a personalized approach to proactively prepare you for an impactful and meaningful career that aligns with your skills, interests, values, and long-term goals. Take advantage of these offerings to invest in your development, engage in opportunities to gain the skill sets, toolsets, and mindsets needed to build confidence towards becoming a competent social work practitioner, and don’t hesitate to connect with us for support every step of the way.
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SOOAH KWAK (SHE/HER)Director, The Student Experience and Career Design
Sooah has a background rooted in education, advocacy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion work. She gets energized about building community, guiding community members through their own learning processes, and reimagining and reframing ways of thinking and doing. As director, Sooah is committed to transforming how career services are delivered by challenging traditional and outdated ways of how career development is often approached and critically redefining our relationships to and within the world of work.
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MIRANDA WANG (SHE/HER)MSW Intern
Miranda is a second-year MSW student hailing from Beijing, China. She's in the Shanghai-NY joint program, where she spent her first year at NYUSH doing hospital social work. A bold career changer, she used to work in finance and previously graduated from NYU Stern before pursuing MSW. She loves dancing, hot yoga, and surfing. Miranda is thrilled to return to the main NYU campus and serve the NYU Silver community this year.
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GRACE DEFINO (SHE/HER)Administrative Aide
Grace is a graduate of NYU Steinhardt’s Sociology of Education program and her research interests include Critical Whiteness Studies and Critical Linguistics. Grace is multilingual — fluent in French and Spanish, conversant in Italian, plays guitar, and enjoys any and all creative outlets. In her role, Grace supports CDR, IESL, and the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and serves as the front-facing liaison to students, faculty, alumni, and other community partners.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTSSilver Connect: Fall Mixer
Silver Success Series: Social Work Practice in Other Countries
Tues, Oct 8, 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET, Student Lounge at 1 WSN, More Info & RSVP | Silver Success Series
Wasserman@Silver: Applying for MSW Programs
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