Webinar to Mark the Launch of the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance - June 6 and June 7, 2013

Connecting People, Transforming Lives: Launch of the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance  

June 6 and June 7, 2013

The Global Social Service Workforce Alliance is hosting a one-hour webinar to give participants the opportunity to learn more about the Alliance, hear about the importance of this initiative to support those who work with vulnerable children and families, and discover how they can become involved in ways that best fit their current personal, professional, and organizational situations.

In order to optimize opportunity for participation across time zones, the Alliance is holding the same session twice. Participants are invited to join either session.

Session 1: Thursday, June 6 at 9:00 am New York, 4:00 pm Nairobi, 8:00 pm Bangkok. Participate in this session by clicking here. (This link will become active 30 minutes before the start time.)

Session 2: Thursday, June 6 at 6:00 pm Los Angeles, 9:00 pm New York / Friday, June 7 at 8:00 am Bangkok, 9:00 am Beijing, 10:00 am Tokyo, 11:00 am Sydney. Participate in this session by clicking here. (This link will become active 30 minutes before the start time.)

The Alliance’s vision is to work toward a world where a well-planned, well-trained, and well-supported social service workforce effectively delivers services that improve the lives of vulnerable populations. In short, its aim is: improve the workforce, improve lives.

To realize this vision, the Alliance seeks members to join and to engage with leaders and colleagues to help strengthen the workforce through advancing knowledge, exploring shared issues and promising practices, and becoming strong advocates. In practice, this means:

• Connecting with others facing similar challenges

• Contributing your best ideas and best practices to address these challenges

• Learning about creative initiatives being undertaken by others

• Joining with others to advocate for needed changes and resources at both the global and country levels

• Being part of a global movement to strengthen this key workforce

• Increasing your impact, amplifying your voice.