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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 (CDR), designed specifically to support Silver students.
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 (CDR), designed specifically to support Silver students.
Our office (formerly known as the Office of Career & Professional Development), 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.
MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
MARY BURNS, LMSW (she/her)
Interim Lead, Career Design & Social Work Readiness
MARY BURNS, LMSW (she/her)
Interim Lead, Career Design & Social Work Readiness
Mary, who was previously Project Coordinator for our Adaptive Leadership Institute, is serving as the interim lead for Career Design & Social Work Readiness (CDR) from October 1 through November 30, while the School conducts a search for a permanent director. In this role, she facilitates the curriculum-integrated Career Design & Readiness Modules in Practice classes, supports the Faculty Champion Series with Professor Pia, liaises with the Wasserman Center (including guidance on graduate school applications with BS 4th years), and will partner with the MSW Program on licensure resources.
GRACE DEFINO (she/her)
Administrative Aide
GRACE DEFINO (she/her)
Administrative Aide
Grace is the Administrative Aide for the Office of Career Design & Social Work Readiness (CDR) as well as the Office of Inclusive Engagement & Student Life (IESL). Grace also serves as support staff for Courtney O’Mealley, Associate Dean of Student Affairs. In her role as the Administrative Aide for CDR, Grace serves as the front-facing liaison to students, faculty, alumni, and other community partners.
Grace supports the career coaching appointment scheduling process, maintains event pages and web portals, performs event logistics, and will be your go-to for all general inquiries related to co-curricular and student life activities. Prior to her role at NYU Silver, Grace served as a temporary Program Coordinator for the Office of Professional Development at NYU Dentistry. Grace is also recent graduate from NYU Steinhardt’s Sociology of Education Master's program!
Grace speaks four languages (French, Spanish, Italian, and English!), plays guitar, and enjoys any and all creative outlets.
Engage with Us
Engage with Us
Email: silver.careerdesign@nyu.edu
Phone: (212) 998-5926
Instagram: @nyusilvercareerdesign
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