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Social work is one of the top ranked occupations for projected growth in job opportunities. |
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U.S. News and World Report has selected social work as a top career choice for the past several years. |
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It is expected, as a result of current surveys, that the job market for social workers will be picking up considerably through 2008. |
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Employment for social workers is expected to increase faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. |
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Social work is a versatile degree allowing individuals to work in a broad range of practice areas. |
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More job opportunities are available than ever before. |
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Licensure for social workers at three different levels: bachelor's level (RSW); master's level (GSW); and three years post master's (LCSW). |
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Over 240 different areas have been identified for social work practice. |
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Professional social workers are the nation's largest group of mental health services providers. |
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Social work graduates are successful in securing employment and in graduate school. |
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