I’m Nicki Sanders, a master’s level social worker and nonprofit leader who specializes in career development, professional development, and organizational development. There’s also a bit of personal development thrown into the mix. I have many amazing things happening right now (I live in answered prayers) which has resulted in a bit more self-reflection and […]
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Hey Social Workers! Welcome to May 2024! We’ve completed one-third of quarter 2. What’s on the horizon for you? Want to know what’s going on in my world? Yesterday I received a super surprising but full download on how to solve multiple problems for financially strapped, first-generation, and former system-involved college students. It started
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2007 – Assistant Director of school-based social service program 2008 – Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work 2008 – Director of Programs for school-based positive youth development program 2013 – Launched my first internship program and became an internship supervisor 2014 – Adjunct Professor in
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Purple is associated with power, wealth, and prestige, but also with wisdom and imagination. The color gold is associated with wealth and prosperity. I transferred to Trinity College where I completed my undergraduate degree. I had the distinction of graduating in the 100th year. This year is Trinity Washington University’s 125th birthday. The “official”
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Some say that a field placement is a time of education/learning and not training. I disagree. I believe that you a field placement is the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom outside of the classroom (training) while learning more about the field and clients than you could in a classroom. Your
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I have accomplished and achieved awesome things in my life, including building the career I dreamed about as a high school senior. As I prepared for high school graduation, I was unsure whether to pursue a social work or a teaching career. I have been blessed to have been able to dedicate myself to
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7 Career Skills You Will Improve When Travelling By Will Norquay If you’ve ever considered taking time out from your busy career to travel, whether for a week or a year, you probably assumed that you would have to sacrifice your chances of improving those all important work skills that employers value. You’ll be
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In addition to my coaching and consulting through Packaged For Success Enterprises, teaching at Trinity Washington University, and raising awareness about the needs of teens in foster care through my Pack A Purse Drive and Pack A Backpack Drive, I also hire, supervise, and train a diverse team of program staff, consultants, interns, and
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Social Workers help people in need but how that help is provided depends on the individual. Social workers at the micro level work with individuals. Macro social workers institute change with large systems. Mezzo practice is used for small groups such as neighborhoods. Social Work is a very diverse profession. The career options are limitless.
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What I love second most about managing interns and employees as well as teaching college students is being able to make a positive impact on someone’s life by sharing my wisdom and experience with the person who is willing and ready to learn. What I love most about managing interns and employees is providing
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