A panel discussion on engaging and informing students about licensure and workforce readiness. The future of social work regulation and workforce readiness will be discussed focusing on bridging gaps between education, workforce, and regulatory practices through collaboration. Potential solutions to overcoming barriers will be suggested.
Learning objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Understand and analyze the issues & propose collaborative strategies to bridge the gaps between social work education, the workforce, and professional regulation
- Understand the evolving needs of the profession, the workforce, and the regulatory frameworks
- Increase their awareness of the challenges at the individual, societal, and organizational level, and the impact of entry into the social work profession
Panelists
Patricia Desrosiers, Ph.D., LCSW
Scott Wilkes, LISW-S, JD, Ph.D.
Session materials