A Journey to Becoming a Licensed Social Worker: A Personal and Professional Story

Join us for an insightful and inspiring event with Dr. Kao Nou (LICSW, PhD), a licensed social worker who will share their personal journey of becoming a social worker and navigating the process to obtain their license. In this session, the speaker will discuss the challenges, rewards, and pivotal moments that shaped their path in the field of social work. 

Kao Nou L. Moua, PhD, MSW, LGSW has nearly 20 years of experience working with marginalized young people as an advocate, trainer, program developer and coordinator, and researcher in Missoula, Montana, and in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is an assistant professor and the MSW Program Director at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she teaches in the Social Work Department and Youth Studies Minor. Her research interests are related to Hmong American youth, oral traditions, and indigenous methodologies. Her other practice experiences include program evaluation, organizational and community change, and culturally-grounded services and interventions.

Attendees will learn about the practical steps and personal experiences involved in pursuing a career in social work, with a special focus on the speaker's specific field of expertise. This event provides valuable insights for those interested in entering the social work profession or seeking to understand the real-world experiences of social workers in diverse settings.

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