Kott Gerontology Scholars Program

08/17/2026

Looking for a new job opportunity? or looking to fill an opening at your organization? Check out the University of Illinois School of Social Work Community Job Board for opportunities throughout IL. "Jobs are available at all professional levels, spanning diverse settings such as healthcare, schools, community organizations, government agencies, private practice, and more."

Our Community Job Board is a great resource for finding social work-related job opportunities across the country!

Whether you’re a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or simply exploring what’s next, check out the wide range of positions available.

Hiring? You can post social work-related job opportunities to the board, too!

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08/11/2026

Lightways Hospice is expanding their hospice and serious illness care outreach throughout northern Illinois. Options to join their team!

🌟 Grow with Purpose at Lightways! 🌟

We’re honored to be named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for five years running — and as we expand into the northern region, we’re looking for compassionate professionals to join our team!

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing a wealth of experience, Lightways offers more than a job — it’s a place where every day makes a difference.

💛 Why Choose Lightways?
🌱 Meaningful, mission-driven work
💫 A supportive and compassionate culture
💰 Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
👩⚕️ Opportunities in hospice, serious illness, and pediatric care
🌼 A workplace where purpose and passion thrive together

If you’re ready to grow in a career that touches lives, we’d love to meet you.

👉 Apply today: www.lightways.org/careers

08/05/2026

Exciting news is on the way! 🎉

Since 2004, the Kott Gerontology Scholars Program has supported future leaders in aging. We'll be introducing our newest class of Kott Scholars soon—stay tuned!

07/30/2026

Check out these August Lunch and Learn opportunities from Aging Care Connections, coming to a neighborhood near you!

07/19/2026

Sharing this helpful resource from DuPage County Community Services

07/07/2026

Sharing on behalf of our long-time KGSP partner, Dominican University School of Social Work.

Sarah’s Inn is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations. Our services and initiatives focus on ending relationship violence through domestic violence crisis inter...

07/04/2026

🎉Happy 250th Birthday, USA! 🎉

06/28/2026

🌈About a year ago, we announced that AgeOptions was the new home of the Kott Gerontology Scholars Program! It's been an incredible year of partnership and mission alignment.

🌈We have many reasons to be a proud member of the AgeOptions family, but as we close out Pride Month, we would like to highlight a pretty incredible reason...

🌈AgeOptions holds a SAGECare Platinum certification, a distinction recognizing organizational competency to serve LGBT+ older adults. SAGECare is a division of Sage, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT+ older adults.

06/25/2026

Did you know that the Alzheimer's Association national headquarters is right here in Chicago? Plus, the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is here in suburban Lisle?

The KGSP supports June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and we encourage you to connect with the Alzheimer's Association for help and local resources -- for both professionals and individuals -- at www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900 for 24/7 assistance.

06/19/2026

Are you a former Kott Scholar? If so, you received an email this week inviting you to participate in new KGSP alumni networking opportunities.

Please check your email for more information!

If you are a former Kott Scholar and haven't received an email, please message us!