Field Note--From MSW to J-O-B: Using Field Seminar to Prepare Students for Employment

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  • Author(s): Deck, Stacy M. (ORCID Deck, Stacy M. (ORCID 0000-0001-7964-2759); Miller, Justin Jay; Conley, Cynthia L.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Social Work Education. 2017 53(4):771-776.
  • Publication Date:
    2017
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Descriptive
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      6
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Social Work; Professional Education; Masters Programs; Seminars; Field Instruction; Graduate Students; Employment Potential; Career Development; Career Readiness; Mentors; Student Evaluation; Skill Development; Job Skills; Portfolios (Background Materials)
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/10437797.2017.1284630
    • ISSN:
      1043-7797
    • Abstract:
      Social work field education is expected to help students transition from the classroom to the practice setting. Yet, few social work programs adequately provide career development support to increase students' employability. This Field Note presents practical, relevant and immediate strategies for implementing the MSW to J-O-B curriculum innovation in the field practicum seminar. The purpose is to help students clarify professional goals and successfully obtain employment or career advancement opportunities following graduation. Formative evaluation results for this professional development curriculum are presented.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      20
    • Publication Date:
      2017
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1159443