Adelphi University's School of Social Work will host a Spotlight On: Careers in Social Work, Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hauppauge Education and Conference Center, 55 Kennedy Drive, Hauppauge, New York. Recent social work graduates, now employed in this rapidly growing sector, will share their experiences and their journey from student to social work professional.
The demands for social work is on the rise throughout our region. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, social work employment is expected to increase almost 20% by 2022. School of Social Work Associate Dean and President of the New York State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Dr. Peter Chernack notes, “the Long Island region faces many of the social problems confronting our nation; Adelphi is committed to preparing social work professionals who will serve as change agents, empowering individuals, families, and communities.”
This event is free, come enjoy dinner and a lively conversation while you learn more about this rewarding career. To RSVP, visit connect.adelphi.edu/register/SWKCareers2014 or call or Lynne Shulman at (516) 237-8608.
Adelphi University's social work degree programs are rigorous, flexible and rewarding, with four locations to meet your needs: Garden City, Manhattan Center, Hauppauge Center and Hudson Valley Center. For more about the School of Social Work visit socialwork.adelphi.edu or call 800-ADELPHI (233-5744).
About Adelphi University: Adelphi is a world-class, modern university with excellent and highly relevant programs where students prepare for lives of active citizenship and professional careers. Through its schools and programs—College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, College of Nursing and Public Health and the School of Social Work—the coeducational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 43 states and 45 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and its centers in Manhattan, Suffolk County, and Poughkeepsie, the University, chartered in 1896, maintains a commitment to liberal studies, in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
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