HPPAE Application

The Hartford Partnership Program in Aging Education (HPPAE) is a unique and exciting opportunity to enhance your direct practice and leadership skills in gerontology.

Previously funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation Social Work Leadership Institute and the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York, the program equips social workers with the knowledge, skills and competencies to improve the care and well-being of older adults and their families.

Program components

  • Aging-Specific Field Experience: For your field internship, you will be placed in a partner agency and gain an aging-specific experience, enhancing your exposure to the services offered to older adults and their families.
  • Specialized Education and Training:
    • Seminars: Held online monthly, 90-minute seminars build on your field experiences and coursework, and engage you in discussions on aging-related content to expand the breadth and depth of your knowledge and help improve practice with older adults.
    • Coursework: HPPAE students are strongly encouraged to take:
      • Aging Populations and their Families (SW706): Online and seated advanced topic analysis course, fall (seated) and spring (online) semesters
      • Aging Policies and Programs (SW721): Online elective, spring semester
  • Professional Development Opportunities:
    • Cohort Experience: Students in your cohort share a mutual interest in working with older adults and field experiences that enhance overall learning.
    • Collaboration and Networking: Seminars are conducted via distance learning and introduce you to diverse populations and contemporary concerns.
    • Potential to earn an Excellence in Aging Microcredential.

Application

To apply, submit the application below, including:

  1. A 300-word abstract that identifies your area of practice choice and why, answers the question, “I am applying for the HPPAE internship because…” and describes your interest in social work practice with older adults and your long-term career goals.
  2. A current resume that includes work and field education experiences in social work.

Following an application screening process, selected HPPAE candidates will be invited to participate in a brief interview with Mary Milnamow, Katie McClain-Meeder and/or Margie Quartley.

Please note: You should let your field placement coordinator know you have applied to the HPPAE.