Addiction Counseling WorkforceImpact Project (AC-WIP)

The Opportunity to Meet Unmet Needs Starts Here

The Addiction Counseling Workforce Impact Project (AC-WIP) is committed to strengthening the field of addiction counseling by increasing the number of highly skilled, master’s-level Professional Counselors specializing in addiction counseling. Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), AC-WIP aims to expand access to trained professionals while raising awareness about addiction and available resources in Pennsylvania.

Through AC-WIP, Carlow University offers:

Scholarships for graduate students in the MS in Professional Counseling program
Training and certification opportunities to enhance workforce readiness
Community education initiatives to address the addiction crisis in PA

Student Opportunities:

AC-WIP Fellowship – A professional development program for students in the Addiction Counseling track.
AC-WIP Scholars – Designed to support students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling track.

AC-WIP is building a stronger, more prepared counseling workforce—one that makes a lasting impact on individuals and communities for the creation of a more just and merciful world.

Fueling Your Impact: AC-WIP Financial Support

In effort to reduce financial barriers, students accepted into the AC-WIP Programs are eligible

Student Required Commitments

Students must be committed to and complete the following:

Successfully graduate from the Master’s degree program within eight semesters
Follow an individualized academic program plan
Complete at least one clinical fieldwork experience (practicum or internship) at a D&A facility
- Note: Fellowship students are required to complete all three fieldwork experiences at a D&A facility
Complete DDAP Training courses
Complete one NAADAC Certificate Program (Fellowship Only)
Present and volunteer for the Addiction Counseling Symposium
Participate in community outreach on addictions awareness
Commit to and successfully complete three (3) years of post-graduation service/employment in an approved D&A facility in PA
Attend project meetings four times a year until the 3-year service commitment is completed

FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS WILL REQUIRE THE STUDENTS TO REPAY ALL THE RECEIVED GRANT FUNDING.

Application & Eligibility

Ready to Make a Difference?

Current MS Professional Counseling students are invited to apply for the Addiction Counseling Workforce Impact Project (AC-WIP) and take the next step in transforming lives. Visit the Professional Counseling program’s MyCarlow site for more details.

Have questions? We’re here to help—reach out at mpc@carlow.edu.

AC-WIP Eligibility Requirements

Interest and commitment to working in Drug and Alcohol counseling settings
Resident of Pennsylvania
Enrolled in the graduate Professional Counseling Program as a full-time (preferred) master’s student
In good standing with the program
3.0+ term and cumulative GPA
Commitment to complete the required post-graduate service commitment
Eligible scholars will be encouraged to apply for the NBCC Fellowship MFP for Addictions Counselors (Fellowship only)

New students must first apply to and be accepted into the MS Professional Counseling Program. Apply Now!

Still have questions? We’re here to help—reach out at mpc@carlow.edu.