Innovative Partnership Tackles Social Worker Shortage in North Carolina
In an effort to combat the pressing shortage of social workers in North Carolina, a new partnership has been announced, bringing together key stakeholders from the state’s health and educational sectors. This collaboration aims to address the urgent needs of communities across the state, particularly in underserved rural areas.
The Public Service Leadership Program is at the heart of this initiative, designed to inspire students from high schools, community colleges, and universities to pursue careers in social work. By equipping future social workers with essential skills and knowledge, the program seeks to better meet the diverse needs of children, individuals, and families in North Carolina.
Details of the Celebration Event
Event: Public Service Leadership Program Celebration
Date and Time: Monday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to noon
Location: Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Notable figures participating in the celebration include Dr. Dev Sangvai, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), and Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW, Director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Disorders at NCDHHS. The event will also feature Peter Hans, President of the University of North Carolina System, alongside Lee Roberts, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Ramona Denby-Brinson, Dean of the School of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Media Participation: Credentialed media are invited to attend and are requested to RSVP via email at news@dhhs.nc.gov. Following the event, Dean Ramona Denby-Brinson and Director Kelly Crosbie will be available for media inquiries.
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