REAL RAPP: Empowering Growth Through Raw, Authentic, Purposeful Practices

Monday, October 27 from 1-2 p.m. | Make the most of your job or internship in a monthly professional development series for student staff featuring presenters from across campus! In this month’s session led by Shay Lumpkin, Director of TRIO Programs, student employees will learn how self-awareness and development can guide professional growth. You will leave with strategies about tangible goal-setting, guided reflection, and practical tools to measure success. Register at https://tinyurl.com/OctSeptSesh

Please note:

• We encourage all departments with participating students to allow them to be paid (clocked in) for this opportunity, as supporting professional development time is customary across VCU. Ask your supervisor if they can support you in this way.
• We are exploring the opportunity to receive a digital badge/credential for participating in the monthly workshops in this series. Don’t miss this second one so it can count towards recognizing your learning and development in this way.

Transformative Learning Week: Finding & Funding International Internships

Monday, October 27th, 2025, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | virtual via Zoom | Want to learn about internships, including those abroad from VCU Global Education Office and VCU Career Services? We'll discuss what an internship is & why it's important, how to find and fund internships, and next steps.

Note: You will receive the Zoom link five minutes before the event. 

The Art of Interviewing for Social Work

VCU Career Services and the School of Social Work Office of Field Education will present a workshop on navigating interviews for field placements and full-time job opportunities. Participants are encouraged to watch this pre-recorded content prior to the workshop to review best practices for social work interviews.  

Then join us on November 12th for interactive interview practice and Q&A.