Launch Your Career The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a membership organization that supports and advocates for you at every level of your career. Joining NASW as students shows a true commitment to your field. This kind of dedication helps future employers answer the question, "why you over someone else?"

About NASW The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest and most recognized membership organization of professional social workers in the world.  There are more than 130,000 members nationwide and 4,700 in Ohio. NASW is the only organization dedicated to advocating for the entire profession of social work.

We Support Social Workers! Clients will benefit from a workforce of social workers who have reasonable caseloads, are fairly compensated, and feel valued and safe in their workplace. In addition to advocacy, we offer social workers the opportunity to be the best in the profession by providing access to cutting-edge ideas and the highest-quality resources available.

#1 #2 #3 #4 Advocacy Ethics & Legal Support Job Search Resources The benefits of membership are… #4 Affordable Training

Advocacy for Social Workers #1 Advocacy for Social Workers NASW amplifies your political voice to inform policy on social justice issues and workforce challenges. They also advocate for us at the state licensing board to balance the public’s interest with our professional needs as social workers.

Ethics & Legal Help #2 We help social workers through sticky situations – from talking through an ethical dilemma, to confronting an employer, to intervening with the licensing board. legal consultation line protect yourself from lawsuits with NASW’s liability insurance $35,000 for licensing board defense subpoena coverage risk management helpline

#3 Job Search Resources NASW will help you... Pass the license exam. Find your next job. Feel confident negotiating a higher salary. Stay updated on new practice trends.

Affordable Training #4 NASW hosts quality, affordable continuing education. In fact, you can complete all 30 CEUs for free online.

Launch your career with us! $57 for students www.socialworkers.org

Members can get a teal honor cord for $7!