Dr. Jodi Frey, Professor, University of Maryland and Chair of the Social Work in the Workplace & Employee Assistance Sub-specialization writes about the future of employee assistance education and the need to advocate for the value that EAPs bring to the workplace. Further, she writes about the importance of evidence-based research infused into education and training - both at the graduate level and continuing education. Finally, Dr. Frey discusses the importance of developing and providing real-time education for students through field placements or internships and how these arrangements can also impact succession planning.