Traineeships
Our training programs and partnerships provide students with the opportunity to explore various fields of social work, including behavioral health, international social work, child welfare, and oncology medical social work. These unique training programs offer students specialized skill-building and support to help them reach their professional goals.
Center for Integrative Oncology and Palliative Care Social Work
This highly recognized program prepares students with a passion for working with people with cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
Workforce for student well-being (WSW)
WSW is a conditional-grant program for graduate-level students interested in pursuing school-based social work in Washington state’s high-need K-12 public or tribal schools.
Latinx Communities Traineeship
The Social Work Practice with Latinx Communities offers targeted skill-building for advanced MSW students committed to the health and well-being of Latinx communities.
Child Welfare Training and Advancement (CWTAP)
CWTAP promotes training excellence for Washington state’s child welfare workforce through the financial support of social work students and professionals. This state-funded partnership links the resources of UW School of Social Work, Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence and the state’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)
Behavioral Health Workforce Development Initiative (WDI)
WDI supports master's level social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists committed to serving individuals and families with mental health and substance use challenges. Currently, the 2025 WDI application cycle is indefinitely closed. Please check back in January for additional updates.