Description

Student Symposium: Pathways to Mental Health Careers

Touchstone Foundation invites you to the Student Symposium, an engaging, peer-to-peer event designed to support students at every level on their path to becoming mental health professionals.

This interactive day brings together high school and college students, along with early career professionals.—for real-world insights, practical tools, and mentoring connections. Explore pathways to careers in therapy, counseling, advocacy, and more through workshops, networking, and panel discussions.

Why Attend?

• Discover career and licensure pathways (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.)

• Learn how to find internships, supervision hours, and mentors

• Get tips on  scholarships, and job placement

• Connect with professionals and peers who share your goals

• Reflect on your “why” through real-life stories from the field

• Enjoy lunch, giveaways, and a resource-packed career fair

Who Should Participate?

High Schoolers, Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Early Career Professionals!

This event is for you if you want to:

• Explore mental health-related careers in social work, psychology, non-profits, advocacy, and more

• Learn about licensure steps, clinical hours, and supervision

• Meet mentors and apply for internships and jobs

• Engage with local agencies and resource providers

• Begin building a network rooted in Lancaster County’s mental health community

For Organizations & Agencies

Join the Resource Fair to showcase your programs, internships, and job opportunities directly to students and emerging professionals. As a table partner, you’ll:

• Promote services and recruit for open roles or internships

• Connect with educators and students face-to-face

• Be featured in our event program and communications

LEARN MORE: https://touchstonefound.org/student-symposium/