Virtual Student Summit
Date & Time:
Fridays in March 2026: March 6, 13, 20, and 27
1–2:30 PM Eastern I 10–11:30 AM Pacific each day
Format:
Live Summit
Available On Demand (April 10, 2026–December 18, 2026)
Price:
Students: Free
Non-Student: $50
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this summit. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This summit is non-refundable.
Description:
ASA is bringing students together from across the country for an exciting new virtual summit designed to spark careers in aging. Across 4 weeks, you will explore diverse career paths, build practical job search skills, and connect with peers and professionals who share your passion for making a difference.
Topics for each week:
Week 1: Exploring Careers in Aging—Hear from professionals across disciplines and learn about the wide range of opportunities in the field.
Week 2: Career Development and Job Search Skills—Gain practical tools for resumes, interviewing, LinkedIn, and understanding how AI shapes today’s job market.
Week 3: Networking and Mentorship—Learn how to build connections, find mentors, and use professional networks to advance your career.
Week 4: Student Showcase and Reflection—Share your work, reflect on what you’ve learned, and celebrate your next steps in the aging sector.
The Virtual Student Summit is free for students. All participants will also receive a certificate of completion to recognize their engagement and learning. This is your chance to discover opportunities you may not have considered, learn how to stand out in today’s job market, and start building the professional network that will support your journey.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop and apply career skills including advanced job search strategies, effective interviewing, and persuasive self-marketing.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of diverse and nontraditional careers in the aging field.
- Build a professional network by engaging with experts and peers beyond their own institution.
Who should attend this summit:
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Anyone desiring to learn more about careers in aging
Thank you to the planning committee:
Anna Hardy Finger, LCSW-S, Clinical Assistant Professor, GRACE Program Co-Director, The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work
Chloe Elderkin, Undergraduate Student, The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Cynthia R. Hancock, Ph.D., FAGHE, FSGS, Director, Gerontology Program; Teaching Professor, Sociology, University of North Carolina Charlotte
Norman Jackson,Ph.D, MS, Undergraduate GERO Program Coordinator, San Diego State University School of Social Work
Sarah Swords, LCSW-S, former Clinical Associate Professor and GRACE Program Director, University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work
Tina M. K. Newsham, Ph.D., F-AGHE, Professor and Gerontology Program Coordinator, School of Health and Applied Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington
Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., FGSA, Interim Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, College of Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University
