NASW-Michigan

📣 Join NASW-Michigan Region 10 for an evening of learning, conversation, and connection at Sidetrack Bar & Grill in Ypsilanti!

Organizing Across Disciplines: Social Workers and Union Building at a Major University Health Care System (1 CE)

Learn how a group of social workers organized across job classifications and mobilized their coworkers to form one of the largest unions at a local health care system. Hear about their organizing experience and the role social workers can play in building collective power across disciplines.

Stick around after the presentation to connect, network, and build community with fellow social workers from across the region!

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET
📍 Sidetrack Bar & Grill | Ypsilanti
💙 No cost to attend | Participants purchase their own food & beverages

🔗 Register: https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2084563&group=

Taking the social work licensure exam this fall? New course dates + NEW exam prep materials are here!

The ASWB exam has changed - and your study materials should change with it.

Our Licensure Exam Review Preparation course has been updated with new online study materials designed for the current exam format, plus new fall dates to help you prepare with confidence.

Led by trusted national trainer Dawn Apgar, this course will help you:

✅ Understand the new exam format and content

✅ Learn strategies for interpreting tricky exam questions

✅ Develop a focused study plan

✅ Get tips and tools to prepare effectively

✅ Build strategies for managing test anxiety

✅ Access a wealth of updated online study resources

NASW chapters across the country are partnering to bring social workers the same trusted trainer and the lowest price possible, making quality exam preparation more accessible wherever you are.

Check out the new fall dates and register today! https://bit.ly/NASW_LERP

Upcoming Opportunities from Brothers in Social Work

NASW-Michigan is excited to share several upcoming opportunities from Brothers in Social Work, a Wayne State University School of Social Work initiative focused on advancing the representation of Men of Color within the social work profession and fostering connection, community, and support.

Mark your calendars for their Fall 2026 events:

💻 September Online Meet & Greet
📅 Thursday, September 24 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.

🎉 4-Year Anniversary Celebration Dinner
📅 Wednesday, October 21 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.

☕ November Breakfast & Check-In
📅 Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
RSVP information coming soon.

🎮 End of Semester Celebration
📅 Friday, December 18
📍 BIG Best In Games Adventure Park

We’re glad to share opportunities that help strengthen connection, representation, and community within Michigan’s social work profession. 💙

🔗 Learn more about Brothers in Social Work and get connected: https://socialwork.wayne.edu/bisw

🎓Congratulations to Blake Cheney, the MSW recipient of the NASW-Michigan Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship for the 2026–27 academic year!

Blake, an MSW student at Saginaw Valley State University, is committed to advancing mental health advocacy, inclusion, and social justice. Bringing a background in writing, advocacy, and storytelling to social work, Blake is passionate about reducing stigma, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion, and creating more supportive communities.

💬 “There is more than one way to become a social worker, and I’m proud to bring my background in writing, advocacy, and storytelling into the field.”

We’re proud to celebrate Blake and the unique experiences and perspectives they bring to the social work profession! 💙

Blake will be recognized during NASW-Michigan’s 2026 Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) on Thursday, October 15. Join social workers and students from across Michigan for a virtual day of learning, connection, and advocacy - and help us celebrate this year’s scholarship recipients!

🔗 Learn more and register for LEAD: bit.ly/NASWMILEAD2026

Did you know that there is a correct way to list your licensure credentials? Below is a quick guide on how to market yourself properly in Michigan:

Associate Degree
- RSST
Bachelor's Degree
- LLBSW (limited license)
- LBSW (full license)
Master's Degree
- LLMSW-Clinical (limited license)
- LLMSW-Macro (limited license)
- LMSW-Clinical (full license)
- LMSW-Macro (full license)
- LMSW-Clinical & Macro (full license)

Explore more social work licensure resources at https://www.nasw-michigan.org/page/MI-Licensure-Process.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, NASW-Michigan celebrates the history, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities - and the social workers whose leadership has helped advance equity, strengthen communities, and shape the profession.

Among NASW’s Social Work Pioneers are Antonia Pantoja, an educator, social worker, feminist, and civil rights leader, and Gilbert A. Ramírez, MSW, LCSW, recognized for his leadership and contributions to social work, community health, and public policy.

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic and Latino social workers - past, present, and future - whose work continues to make an impact in our communities and across the profession.

Learn more about NASW Social Work Pioneers: https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/NASW-Social-Work-Pioneers

Region 10: Gather & Network with Social Workers

Join NASW-Michigan Region 10 for a casual evening of connection and conversation at Sidetrack Bar & Grill in Ypsilanti!

This month, we’re taking a break from CE programming and focusing on what these gatherings are also all about - building community with fellow social workers. Come grab dinner or a drink, meet other social workers in the area, reconnect with colleagues, and grow your professional network.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET
📍 Sidetrack Bar & Grill | Ypsilanti
💙 No cost to attend | Participants purchase their own food & beverages

Whether you’ve joined us before or this would be your first Region 10 gathering, we’d love to see you there!

🔗 Register: https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2084561&group=

Sharing this important upcoming webinar from the American Association of Suicidology. Free to attend!

Join us for a free webinar, "Overview of NASW Standards of Care for Su***de Prevention," presented by Michelle Scott, PhD, MSW, and Maureen Underwood, LCSW. Friday, September 25, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM EDT via Zoom. Learn the six NASW standards of care for su***de prevention and how they apply across clinical and generalist practice. CEs (APA, ASWB, and NBCC) available for purchase.