By Alyssa Delenardo, MSW (former NSCSW placement student) Outside of my comfort zone Finding a placement as a Master’s of Social Work student is not an easy feat but I was intrigued when I received a call about a placement with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers. After meeting with Alec, the Executive Director/Registrar,… Read more »
Want to Develop the Mentorship Training for our Candidacy Mentorship Program? Submit your Proposal by July 31st The College’s redeveloped Candidacy Program, now the Candidacy Mentorship Program (CMP), will provide graduates from accredited schools of social work with a strategic, supportive, and educational professional development experience rooted in principles of adult learning. Graduates and social workers re-entering practice (candidates)… Read more »
We introduced the new direction for Candidacy at the 2017 fall conference. Since then, the College has continued to consult with members and work with the Candidacy Committee to develop the new Candidacy Mentorship Framework. At our Annual General Meeting on May 12th, the membership voted to adopt the new framework and launch the new… Read more »
This event has been postponed to a date yet to be determined The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children (NSHCC) Restorative Inquiry is calling on social workers to join them in a restorative circle process. The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children (NSHCC) Restorative Inquiry is a comprehensive response to the history and legacy of the NSHCC and the… Read more »
It’s election time! For the first time ever we have contested position on the College’s Council for the Cape Breton Regional Representative. You will receive an email to cast your online vote through your member account May 1st. Voting closes May 10th 4:30 PM AST. How to cast your vote through your member account: Access… Read more »
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
