Career Design &
Social Work Readiness

One of the things that sets Silver apart is its commitment to your social work career. We offer a dedicated office, the Office of Career Design & Social Work Readiness (formerly known as the Office of Career & Professional Development), designed specifically to support Silver students.

Our office, in conjunction with students’ academic experience inclusive of practicum, strives to prepare the best career-ready social workers in the profession. We partner across the explicit and implicit curriculum of the School to strategically integrate career design and readiness aligned with social work competencies and core values into all aspects of the Silver student experience and preparation for social work practice. Our programs, resources, and tools include, but are not limited to:

• Skills-based career workshops integrated into all Practice classes that focus on placement and career preparation

• Opportunities to connect with peers, alums, faculty, and practitioners in the profession

• 1:1 career coaching appointments, specifically for Silver students

• Events and programs designed to support social work readiness

• Resources and tools for the licensing application process

• Virtual guides, modules, and templates tailored to the social work and Silver student context

Through our inclusive and student-centered offerings, we provide a personalized approach to proactively prepare you for an impactful and meaningful career that aligns with your skills, interests, values, and long-term goals. Take advantage of these offerings to invest in your development, engage in opportunities to gain the skill sets, toolsets, and mindsets needed to build confidence towards becoming a competent social work practitioner, and don’t hesitate to connect with us for support every step of the way.

The Office of Career Design & Social Work Readiness distributes a monthly newsletter to all students to share information on upcoming events, highlight student and alumni achievements, professional development resources, and job opportunities. Students are encouraged to review the newsletter, as well as regular email communications from silver.careerdesign@nyu.edu, to stay up-to-date on various resources and opportunities made available. Relevant information, event information, and updates are also posted on our Instagram, @nyusilvercareerdesign.