Social Work Field Placement and Internship Program
Preparing the Next Generation of Social Work Leaders
Online ♦ Inclusive ♦ Accessible ♦ Flexible
Social Work from a Macro and Global Perspective
ONLINE
Our unique internship experience allows students to participate 100% online.
GLOBAL
Our internship program is open to any graduate student regardless of their geographic location
LEARN
Students gain practical experience and leadership skills
CREATE
Students have the opportunity to create programs and projects around social problems they want to address in their career
ACCESSIBLE
Our internship removes barriers of participation that prevent students from gaining practical experience in traditional work environments.
CONNECT
Students gain a network of other interns and program alums working to create change around the globe
Social Change Management and Leadership Rotation
Students participate in a management rotation that allows them to learn general management skills while focusing on a research issue or topic they select.
Development and Fundraising Workgroup
Goal: Provide students with a broad understanding of the role of fundraising in social good organizations and how to determine appropriate funding opportunities to meet the mission of an organization or initiative.
Cause Marketing Workgroup
Goal: Provide students with a broad understanding of the role of social media and online networks in addressing social issues and how to determine which online platforms are most appropriate to connect with stakeholders and followers interested in the organization's mission.
Training and Presentation Workgroup
Goal: Provide students with a broad understanding of how to transfer their expertise and knowledge via in-person, online, and on-demand training and how to organize information so others are able to use the knowledge shared.
Not Just Online...
SISGI offers opportunities throughout the internship for our interns to learn and connect in person at our annual graduation socials, conferences, events, and trainings where our staff is participating or presenting.
MEET OUR TEAM
Passionately committed to preparing social work students to tackle social challenges and lead social good efforts.
Kathern Paige
MSW Internship Program Manager
Andrea Summerlin
Veteran Initiatives/ Fundraising Workgroup Team Lead
Thenera Bailey
CEO/Field Instructor/Special Projects Lead
Ileana Naranjo
APYD/ Cause Marketing Workgroup Team Lead
Heather Mercer
Field Instructor/ Special Projects Lead
Kelli Koonce
Administrative Services Consultant
Current Interns
Students start our program as a cohort in either Spring (January) Summer (May) or Fall (August)
Spring 2018 Cohort
Summer 2018 Cohort
Fall 2018 Cohort
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