Graduate Information, Loans, Jobs & Internships

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Guidelines for Letters of Recommendation

Send a current résumé
Request a letter from the Social Work or Family Studies faculty in August or earlier to ensure it is sent and received on time
Fill out the FERPA Consent form

Loan Forgiveness Opportunity

The College Cost Redution Act of 2007 provides loan forgiveness for first responders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, public defenders, prosecutors, early childhood educators, librarians and more. Read more about it here and here.

SAMUEL HUNTINGTON PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM GRADUATING COLLEGE SENIORS
http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10010216/nationalgridus

Deadline: February 13, 2009
The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $10,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for a year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. The award was created in honor of the late president and chief executive officer of the former New England Electric System, now National Grid (http://www.nationalgridus.com/ ). Applicants should develop a proposal for public service in the United States or abroad. The proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. It can be undertaken by the student alone or working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations. All graduating students from accredited colleges in the United States are invited to apply. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must be graduating from a U.S. college or university.

Learning Opportunities

Girl Coaliltion of Minnesota http://www.mngirls.org/conference.shtml

Job Opportunities

Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

Part-time PCA (Personal Care Attendant) help for a delightful mild-moderately developmentally disabled adult male who lives in his family's home in Northfield (over by Target).

PCA would be responsible for assisting with ADL's (lifting into wheelchair, toilet, assist with dressing, fix meals, assist as needed, light housekeeping) and recreational based activities. Hours would include M-F mornings 7-9 am with most weekends available begnning at 7:30 am and could work up to 9 hours on those days, if interested.

Employee would need transportation to and from home, however, handicapped vehicle may be used once there.

Contect # is 651-248-1294

Pay is $12/hour

Current attedent is leaving soon. This is a time limited opportunity.

PLUS Program Position

Make a difference in the lives of youth and make some money too! The PLUS program is hiring again for the following positions.

PLUS PROGRAM SITE LEADER for the 2008-09 school year. Up to 3 hours day, after school hours, Monday-Thursday, at Bridgewater, Greenvale Park, and/or Sibley. Degree in child development or similar degree preferred. Experience with youth is required. The site leader will be responsible for the overall supervision and implementation of PLUS program which provides quality interactions and experience for children that are age and developmentally appropriate. DEADLINE: September 12, 2008 or until filled.

To find out more information, please contact Carita Green, PLUS program coordinator at 507.645.1223 or carita.green@nfld.k12.mn.us

Competition for social worker jobs is expected in cities, where demand for services often is highest and training programs for social workers are prevalent. However, opportunities should be good in rural areas, which often find it difficult to attract and retain qualified staff. By specialty, job prospects may be best for those social workers with a background in gerontology and substance abuse treatment.

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos060.htm

Employment of social workers is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. The rapidly growing elderly population and the aging baby boom generation will create greater demand for health and social services, resulting in particularly rapid job growth among gerontology social workers. Many job openings also will stem from the need to replace social workers who leave the occupation.

Lutheran Social Service http://www.lssmn.org/counseling/family_based.htm

Neighborhood House www.neighb.org.

HECUA http://www.hecua.org/jobs.php

Paid and Volunteer Internship Opportunities

Camp Odayin

Camp Odayin the only camp in the Midwest for children with heart disease. Provides a place for kids to be kids – regardless of ability level, scars, or scope of disease. Campers enjoy a week of summer camp full of water sports, horseback riding, arts & crafts, bonfires, and much more.

We strive to create an exceptional camping experience for these exceptional kids. In doing so, we need exceptional volunteers to support and guide these young campers.
For more information. www.campodayin.org.

Muscular Dystrophy Association seeks Summer Camp Volunteers http://www.mdausa.org/

Creative Project Intern Needed

Author and speaker looking for a smart, internet savvy, marketing-minded, independent working student to help with various business projects. Would be a bonus if student was interested in caregiving and aging. Projects may include:

Internet research for information on Boomer-friendly industries
Brainstorming "pains" addressed in book, The Unexpected Caregiver
Researching caregiver, Baby Boomer and aging press coverage, finding "hot button"issues
Discovering websited for like-minded work
Creating article outlines from press coverage and materials in The Unexpected Caregiver

Interested contact
Kari Berit Presents, Inc.
www.kariberit.com
651-388-6789

International Internships

Center for Experiential Learning link to opportunities abroad for credit. http://www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/students/

Two scholarships available from MSSWA

MSSWA developed a scholarship for an undergraduate or graduate student thinking about the profession of school social work. Visit www.msswa.org for more information on scholarship and student membership.

MSSWA is very excited about offering this scholarship. We hope to generate more interest for the profession, as well as, support up-and-coming social workers! Please feel free to contact Jeri Nomeland (jerilynn50@hotmail.com) if you have questions.

Applications available in Social Work & Family Studies office.

Three Scholarships for Social Justice and Vocational Exploration Interships for Interim 2008

Application Deadline: October 31, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

Kloeck-Jenson Scholarship for Peace and Justice Internships
Created to honor the memory of Scott Kloeck-Jenson and his family, this scholarship will go to a student(s) pursuing an academic internship that addresses the causes and impacts of economic, political and social injustice and violence.
Award Amount: $1000-4000 (dependent on proposal and student need)

Joy Korda Schaefer Scholarship for Vocational Exploration Internships
Named for a proponent of experiential learning, this scholarship is given to a student pursuing an academic internship that contributes to their search for meaning in life and learning.
Award Amount: $1000-2500 (dependent on proposal and student need)

David Minge Scholarship for Peace & Justice Internships/Academic Programs in D.C.
This scholarship supports a student pursuing a college-sponsored academic program or academic internship in Washington D.C. that will allow them to learn about issues of peace and justice and to participate in the political process.
Award Amount: $1000 (dependent on proposal and student need)

Please see the CEL website for more information about the scholarships and the application process:
www.stolaf.edu/services/cel/students/scholarships.html