The month of March is Social Work Month as well as Women’s History Month. The National Association of Social Workers’ theme for 2024 is “Empowering Social Workers.”

By 2030 there will be more than 782,000 social workers in the United States, making social work one of the fastest growing professions. With this demand in mind, NASW’s theme focuses on how important it is, “for the public to support legislation and initiatives that empower and support the social work profession and improve their bottom line.”

NASW highlighted that the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the median pay for social workers in 2022 was $55,350. As many social workers must pursue in graduate-level training along with the licensure process to practice clinically, the personal investment is significant.

A National Social Work Public Opinion survey by Ipsos also indicated that more than have of respondents think social workers should receive higher pay (34% neither agree nor disagree that social workers should be paid more and only 13% disagree with higher pay).

Learn more about NASW’s Social Work Month theme at socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month.

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK: SOCIAL WORK MONTH EVENTS:

March 4 | Social Work Month and Women’s History Month Kickoff

Kick-off Social Work Month and Women's History Month in the CSW Lobby from 9 am – 5 pm.

March 5 | Macro/Micro Social Work Panel

Explore career options in Macro and Micro Social Work with a panel of local social work professionals on March 5th from 12 - 1:30 pm in Miller Hall (Room 3300), University Center C.

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March 6 | FSU‘S GREAT GIVE

Join us for FSU’s Great Give on Thursday, March 6, 2024, for 24 hours of giving. The College of Social Work’s project is focused on Investing in Future Social Workers and has set a goal of raising $40,000 to support social work students completing their field placement internships.

March 21 | Alumni Happy Hour

Alumni, connect with your fellow social work graduates at an FSU CSW Happy Hour hosted by Dean David Springer on March 21st from 5-7 pm at Bowden’s in College Town (619 S. Woodward Ave.). 

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March 25 | Film Viewing: One Second at a Time

Join us for a screening of the documentary "One Second at a Time: Battling the Monster of Addiction," a story told by FSU Alumnus Mike Ortoll based on his daughter Christine's battle with addiction. The screening will take place March 25th in classroom 1701, University Center, Building C, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. I.

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MARCH 27 | Humanitarian Outreach Panel

Join this virtual event on March 27th from 6 - 7 pm EST to learn about humanitarian outreach opportunities with several organizations, including Americorps, City Year, International Volunteer Headquarters, and Peace Corps. Registration required. 

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