The Eastern Kentucky University Social Work program will host its annual EKU Social Work Day for social workers in Madison and surrounding counties in Kentucky on April 19, as part of the National Association of Social Workers annual celebration of one of the nation’s largest professions. March is National Professional Social Work Month, and this year’s theme, “Weaving Threads of Resilience and Advocacy,” emphasizes the value of using personal strengths and self-advocacy to manage serious life challenges.
The EKU event is an opportunity for social workers to earn 3 free CEUs (Continuing Education Credits) on AIDS/HIV during the morning session and to learn more about being a field practicum supervisor for EKU’s social work students (also 3 CEUs) at the afternoon session.
“Offering this free training is tangible way that we can say thank you to social workers in our community who are on the front lines on a daily basis, helping clients realize their potential through resilience and self-advocacy,” Dr. Caroline Reid, associate professor of social work at EKU, said.
The training sessions, to be held in the Business and Technology Center, are open to the first 150 social workers who register. Registration information can be found on EKU’s Social Work website at socialwork.eku.edu/insidelook/eku-social-work-day-2013.
Recognized as a top growth profession, social work directly addresses the increased demand for health care navigation, mental health services, family caregiving, child development, and veterans’ assistance. There are currently more than 650,000 professionally trained social workers in the United States, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job growth to 800,000 by the year 2020.
For more information about EKU Social Work Day visit socialwork.eku.edu/insidelook/eku-social-work-day-2013.
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