Minding the Gap: Assisting the Transition from the Academy to the Profession

Abstract

This contribution to Ideas in Action draws attention to the potential gap for social work graduates that exists between the end of teaching and employment in their chosen field. It discusses the possibilities of a role for faculty in increasing readiness to be employed, thus enabling an easier transition into the profession. An initiative to do just this is discussed together with some of the lessons learnt.

Keywords:

• Continuing Professional Development
• Curriculum Development
• Fitness to Practise
• Social Work Graduate
• Transition to Professional Employment
• Readiness