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What Is The Next Professional Challenge You Will Undertake?

By Nicki Sanders | May 1, 2023 | Comments Off on What Is The Next Professional Challenge You Will Undertake?

  Today is Monday and the first day of the month of May.  May Is: National Mental Health Month National Walking Month Small Business Month “I don’t want a life that I need a vacation escape from. I claim a life full of joy, peace, and adventure.” – Nicki Sanders, Facebook, 5/1/23 I began working […]

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Uplevel Your Position Career Development Program Is The Solution

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 28, 2023 | Comments Off on Uplevel Your Position Career Development Program Is The Solution

  My professional resolution and intention – no matter what company I work with or project I work on – is always to (1) Empower, (2) Teach, and (3) Connect. These 3 words are the foundation of my planning, preparation, and service delivery of including for my Uplevel Your Position Career Development Program for social […]

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3 Ways I Plan to Support Social Work Students

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 26, 2023 | Comments Off on 3 Ways I Plan to Support Social Work Students

  I have had social work students and recent graduates on my mind over the last few weeks as this spring semester ends. When something occupies my mind this way I know that it is time for me to act and that’s exactly what I plan to do. Check out the video below: 3 Ways […]

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Uplevel Your Position Spring 2023 Cohort Launches May 30, 2023

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Uplevel Your Position Spring 2023 Cohort Launches May 30, 2023

  The Uplevel Your Position Program Career Development Program has been redesigned so social work students and recent grads (within 2 years) can chart a clear path to the career of their dreams. The Uplevel Your Position Program can help avoid pitfalls as you begin your job search, create materials that stand out from the competition, and establish […]

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Too Many Social Work Interns Are Being Mistreated and Misguided

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Too Many Social Work Interns Are Being Mistreated and Misguided

  An internship can be described as a work-related learning experience for persons who wish to gain hands-on experience in a certain industry or occupational field. The U.S. Department of Labor has established 7 criteria to determine whether an intern should be paid or unpaid (there is more leniency for nonprofit organizations). The Department of […]

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Words Are Powerful and They Matter

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 19, 2023 | Comments Off on Words Are Powerful and They Matter

That old saying, “Stick and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is 100% false. Words are powerful and they matter. It is a fact that words can hurt or they can heal. “Speak what you seek until you see what you’ve said.” We use affirmations, declaration, and proclamations because we […]

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Saying NO to Hustle and Grind

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Saying NO to Hustle and Grind

  I made this post on my personal Facebook page today (4/17/23). “As I look back over my life, I was never into hustle and grind culture. It didn’t make sense for my life. I was intentional about taking jobs that allowed me to take my daughter to school and have flexibility for field trips, […]

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Let’s Talk All About It: Diversity in Social Work Careers on Instagram Today

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 14, 2023 | Comments Off on Let’s Talk All About It: Diversity in Social Work Careers on Instagram Today

  Join Us On Instagram Today at 12:00pm EST – @nickisandersceo Let’s Talk All About It: Diversity in Social Work Careers – @talk_allaboutit Cynthia Agyeman-Anane: “If you frequent my page (@talk_allaboutit), you know two things: I love being a social worker and two, I’ve taken many different career paths along the way. My social work […]

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Integrity and Authenticity: Video Blog of the Day

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 12, 2023 | Comments Off on Integrity and Authenticity: Video Blog of the Day

  For over a decade I have posted new written blogs on my website on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. That didn’t happen today.  Instead, a video blog happened…check it out. A video blog in place of a written blog today. 1. Operating in integrity. 2. Showing up fully. 3. Being authentically Nicki. Stay tuned… Social Work […]

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