Careers in Aging Week 2021
Uncover Your Superpower: April 19 – 23, 2021
The Erickson School of Aging Studies Presents a Week of Virtual Events in Celebration of
The Erickson School of Aging Studies is partnering with the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), LeadingAge, Argentum, National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), and American Health Care Association (AHCA) this year to raise awareness of the diverse career paths to provide care and services for our aging population. Join the School of Aging as we bring our alumni and community partners to CIAW ’21 to talk about the heroic work they have been doing in the field of aging. See below to reserve your seat at each event.
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Monday, April 19th — 12 – 1 PM ET
Tuesday, April 20th — 4 – 5 PM ET
Catching the Wave of Opportunity
Keynote Speaker: Susan Ryan, M.A. ’11, management of aging services, Senior Director, The Green House Project
Wednesday, April 21st — 21 – 1 PM ET
Tips for a Successful Job Search
Amy Bauer, Managing Principal, CA Search Advisors
Katie Becker, Managing Principal, CA Search Advisors
Thursday, April 22nd — 12 – 1 PM ET
Professions with a Purpose: Meet our Heroes
Moderated by Gary Hibbs, Executive Director, Riderwood
Guest Alumni:
Kevin Heffner, M.A. ’16, management of aging services, CEO, LifeSpan Network
Val Walker, M.A. ’18, management of aging services, Founder & CEO, Doula by Destiny, LLC
Steve Gurney, M.A. ’08, management of aging services, Founder, Positive Aging Sourcebook and the ProAging Network
Friday, April 23rd — 4 – 5:30 PM ET
Alumni Meetup
*invite only