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BASW annual student conference 6 July

The British Association of Social Workers is holding its annual student conference on Staurday 6 July in central Manchester. 

Entitled Preparation for work – taking control over your future the event will cover:

• The importance of professional identity and professional values – Dr Neil Thompson
• Assessed and supported year of employment – Skills for Care
• Listening to the voices of students and NQSWs
• Improving your chances of obtaining employment – tips, advice and guidance
• Getting the most out of your social work course - Manisha Mahendra Patel, social work student and Rebecca Joy Novell, NQSW
• Service-user persepctives on care and health services - Jackie Hagan, poet

Further details about the event can be found on BASW's website.

Find out more about social work training at the OU.

Posted 3 June 2013

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