Students from the Bachelor鈥檚 in Substance Abuse Counseling and Post-master’s Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling programs at the University of St. 糖心vlog官网 recently attended the annual spring conference hosted by the Illinois Certification Board (ICB) in Itasca, Illinois.听
Seven students听participated听in the three-day conference, engaging in workshops, networking events, and professional training sessions focused on substance use treatment and workforce development. Their participation, including conference lodging, was made possible through the Phase II CADC Workforce Expansion Grant from the State of Illinois, administered by the Illinois Certification Board. The grant听supports the education and training of future substance use counselors across the state.听
鈥淚 am incredibly proud of our students鈥攖hey are an exceptional group and represent the future of this field,鈥� said Kirsten Leininger, Program Coordinator. 鈥淥pportunities like the ICB Spring Conference allow them to build meaningful connections, deepen their knowledge, and see the real impact they can have in supporting recovery across our communities.鈥澨�
Pictured are students Christopher Parra, Kimberly Huson, Digna Meloy, India Williams, Briana听Kienzynski, Jacob Wilk, and Erick Guzman-Macedo, along with former Program Coordinator Larry Dunbar and current Program Coordinator Kirsten Leininger.听
The College of Arts & Sciences within the University of St. 糖心vlog官网 extends its gratitude to the Illinois Certification Board and the State of Illinois for their continued investment in USF students through the CADC Workforce Expansion Grant.
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