1. Navigation after Graduation Transitioning from Campus to Career

2. Career Outlook Employment for social workers is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2016. Job prospects are favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas. 2 United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009

3. Career Outlook Employment of social workers is expected to increase by 22 percent during the 2006-16 decade. Employment of child, family and school social workers is expected to grow by 19 percent. Mental health and substance abuse social workers will grow by 30 percent. Growth of medical and public health social workers is expected to be 24 percent. United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009 3

4. Job Prospects Job prospects are expected to be favorable. Many job openings will stem from growth and attrition Opportunities best in rural areas, which often find it difficult to attract and retain qualified staff. By specialty, job prospects best for those social workers with a background in gerontology and substance abuse treatment. United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009 4

5. Projections Data Occupation2006 Employment2016 EmploymentChange-numbersChange- percentage Social Workers595,000727,000132,00022% Child, Family School Social Workers 282,000336,00054,00019 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 124,000154,00030,00024 Mental Health and Substance Abuse 122,000159,00037,00030 Social workers, all other 66,00078,00012,00018 United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009 5

6. Salary Information child, family, and school social workers Elementary and secondary schools $48,360 Local government $43,500 State government $39,000 Individual and family services $32,680 Other residential care facilities $32,590 These are median income figures United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009 6

7. Salary Information medical and public health social workers General medical and surgical hospitals $48,420 Home health care services $44,470 Local government $41,590 Nursing care facilities $38,550 Individual and family services $35,510 United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009 7

8. Salary Information mental health and substance abuse social workers Local government $39,550 Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals $39,240 Individual and family services $34,920 Residential, mental health and substance abuse facilities $30,590 Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers $ 34,290 United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-2009 8

9. Utah Trends We are currently listing 17 jobs from Ogden to Blanding on our career website, 13 for MSW’s We have noticed gradual decreases in the number of advertised jobs We will continue to forward job postings to students, members can also visit our website. 9

10. Tips Think “outside the box.” Review your resume and polish your interview skills Obtain your license Maintain continuous membership in NASW, volunteer for leadership positions, participate in workshops and network with other social workers. 10

11. Job Resources NASW, Utah Chapter Utah Nonprofits IHC University of Utah State website County websites Visit the website of interesting organizations Internet keyword searches National’s NASW Job Link 11

12. Professional Resources NASW-Utah Chapter www.utnasw.org www.utnasw.org NASW-Natl. www.socialworkers.org www.socialworkers.org ASWB www.aswb.orgwww.aswb.org DOPL www.dopl.utah.govwww.dopl.utah.gov Call Center for the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 (800) 433-3243-loan forgiveness NASW Student Center www.socialworkers.org/students/default/asp – Socialworkchat.org – facebook – myspace.com – twitter 12

13. Continue the Conversation Attend the NASW Brown Bag Q & A (licensing, clinical exam, networking, career brainstorming) April 16 th 12:30-1:00 rm. 301 April 23 rd 12:30-1:00 rm. 301 Resume review (by appointment, NASW Members only) Swing by room 229 to schedule an appointment. 13

14. Membership Matters! You are the power of social work, NASW is the power behind the social worker. www.socialworkers.org 14