Career Specialist
Our Career Specialist, Kelly Gallant is dedicated to the Faculty of Social Work.
She can be reached at kagallan@ucalgary.ca, and by telephone at (403) 220-2193.
Use CareerLink to book an appointment with Kelly or to check out social work job postings.
*Off-campus students can indicate that they require a virtual appointment.
Career Services provides extensive resources, career fairs and workshops throughout the year. You can even find online workshops and samples for your resume and cover letter. Check out all of the resources available to students and alumni here.
For a quick guide to career options and workplace settings for social workers, review this document. For more detail information about career options related to Social Work, explore this link and complete the exploring career options handout. You can also check out this helpful page on the Library website.
Career Services
Career Services provides extensive resources, career fairs and workshops throughout the year. You can even find online workshops and samples for your resume and cover letter. Check out all of the resources available to students and alumni.
Funding & Research, International and Employment Opportunities
Funding & Research Opportunities
International Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Virtual Mental Health Training Programs (Online Professional Development)
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Intervention Training
Open to all UCalgary students, faculty, and staff
QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to recognize and support someone who may be having thoughts of suicide.
Multiple QPR training sessions will be running in Fall 2020.
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The Inquiring Mind Student Mental Health Training
Open to all UCalgary students
In this 2-part training, offered in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, participants will learn ways they can support their own mental health and resiliency, as well as support others and reduce stigma.