Social Work in Waterloo Region is a bridge program for Internationally Trained Professionals to transfer your skills into the Social Work field offered in cooperation with: Extend-a-Family the Centre for Community Based Research Wilfred Laurier University Faculty of Social Work Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network Renison University College Conestoga College

Links: How to Reach Us Social Work in Waterloo Region Poster (.pdf)

Thirty highly qualified, diversely skilled people have completed this rigorous program, with more currently participating. They bring a wide range of experiences from their home countries and are intentionally pursuing work in Waterloo Region. Program components include:

• Social Work Fundamentals; 50 hours; taught by Wilfrid Laurier Faculty of Social Work
• Practicum Work Placement; 140 hours; providing sector specific work experience; a wide range of community organizations provide these placements
• Career Path Series; 74 hours; an in-depth exploration of the Social Work sector, educational planning, and job search
• Advanced English for Social Work; 23 hours
• Computer Training; 60 hours; based on Essential Skills for Social Work
• Links to Mentors, Employers, Credential Assessments and Educational opportunities

We welcome your involvement in this project:

• Consider graduates of Social Work in Waterloo Region for any upcoming positions (either full-time opportunities or part-time contracts) you may be posting.
• Create a work-placement opportunity that builds skills and sector specific knowledge.
• Participate in information interviews; provide a tour of your social work workplace.
• Become a mentor.
• Participate in ongoing discussions about building diversity in the workplace.