First Thursdays

Event 1 | Building Your Global Social Work Toolkit: Skills That Travel | 7:00-8:30 PM EST

In this session, Dr. Beth Klein shares insights from her career spanning refugee resettlement, public education, and international mental health and education initiatives – from designing support systems for aid workers in France to developing and overseeing college counseling programs for refugee youth in Thailand. Now serving in BUSSW’s Online Program, Beth brings her commitment to student advocacy and educational equity into higher education.

Students will come away with practical tools for:

• Developing culturally responsive practices that can be adapted to diverse local and global contexts
• Identifying transferable social work skills that apply across domestic and international roles, including in sectors like humanitarian aid, education, and nonprofit leadership
• Understanding how international policy, funding trends, and global systems impact job opportunities and shape the landscape of global social work

This session encourages students to think expansively about their professional pathways and to craft narratives that position them as adaptable, globally minded practitioners ready to meet complex challenges – wherever they may arise.

Presented by Beth Kellenberg Klein, PhD, MSW; Director of Student Services for Online Programs, BUSSW

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Event 2 | Social Work Licensing Overview | 8:00-9:00 PM EST

This First Thursday presentation offers a general overview of licensing requirements and the opportunity to hear from BUSSW alums about their experiences navigating the licensure process.

Presented by Meg Matthews & Diane Zipoli, OLP Student Services Administrations, BUSSW

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Event 3 | Macro Minor Information Session | 8:00-9:00 PM EST

This session will offer an overview of the Macro Minor and help participants learn if it may be a useful consideration.  The steps to take will be detailed and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk with peers who are considering a macro minor.

Presented by Diane Casey Crowley, MSW, LCSW, Macro Practicum/Field Education Coordinator

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 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Event 1 | Social Work Licensing Exam Prep Workshop | 7:00-8:30 PM EST

This First Thursdays workshop will provide an overview of the ASWB licensing exam, which is required in many states for initial licensure. It will cover exam preparation resources, what to expect when taking the exam, and test-taking strategies. We will also review sample test questions to expose students to the types of questions asked.

Presented by Meg Matthews & Diane Zipoli, OLP Student Services Administrations, BUSSW

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Event 1 | Starting Your Social Work Career: Helpful Hints, Tips and Tricks | 7:00-8:00 PM EST

Join us for a presentation and discussion with Dana L. Benton, Ed.M., MSW, LICSW, BUSSW’s Director of Career Services, Alumni & External Relations. This presentation will briefly cover the types of appointments and supports offered to students as they prepare to graduate through the BUSSW Career Services Office.  This session will briefly cover several areas including: Career Exploration, The Job Search, Job Offers and Counter Offers, Building a Professional Network, Licensure Preparation, and Resumes.  This introductory session is meant to provide resources and get students thinking about developing a plan of action as they prepare to launch their social work career.

Presented by BUSSW Career Services, Alumni & External Relations

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