Friends Services Alliance (FSA) offers continuing education programs that cover a wide range of topics for professionals who serve seniors. Topics discussed at FSA’s winter and spring workshops included transitioning from staff member to supervisor, Quakerism basics, leading from within, and navigating challenging situations.
FSA is preparing for the fourteenth year of its internship program partnership with Friends Foundation for the Aging. This year, interns will work in eight placements at aging services organizations nationwide. Students will gain experience in marketing, finance, healthcare, technology, and more. Since the program’s inception, more than 55 interns have participated; at least 10 percent of them currently work in the industry.
The organization rebranded its Compliance and Risk Management Program as the FSA Compliance Collaborative to reflect the spirit of partnership between FSA and its clients. Three new organizations have joined this year.
FSA’s annual meeting took place in March in Gwynedd, Pa. The theme was “Generating Pathways and Strategies.” Discussion topics included resilience in the workplace, strategic foresight for senior living, and navigating present and future challenges.
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