Social work is more than a major, more than a job, more than a career – it's who we are!

Why join as a student? Because you will get access to full membership benefits to NASW and NASW-NC at almost 1/4th the price!

Student Resource Guides

NASW-NC has created resource guides for social work students on a variety of topics, including:

• Social Work Certification and Licensure in North Carolina
• Looking Forward: How to Approach Your Internship to Prepare for Your Social Work Career
• The BSW Puzzle: Putting Together Your Next Steps

These resource guides are available to NASW-NC members. Click here to access the resource guides!

NASW-NC Student Listserv

NASW-NC offers a Student Listserv so that BSW, MSW, DSW, and PhD candidates in social work can stay connected to their professional association! Unlike other NASW-NC benefits, you do not have to be a member of NASW-NC to join this listserv. Click here to sign up for the listserv!

Building your resume? NASW-NC is here to help!

• Leadership Opportunities
  • Take advantage of one of numerous opportunities for leadership development as a NASW-NC Board student representative, Student Liaison, committee member, or volunteer at the local, state, or national level.

• Continuing Education

  • Lower prices for students on NASW-NC Conference registration fees!  Conferences are a great way to gain new practice skills and information, as well as network with other students and social work professionals from all over North Carolina. 

• Professional Networking
  • Join a community of professional social workers to build relationships, network, build professional contacts, and exchange ideas by participating at a local or state level.
• Student Awards and Scholarships
  • Get recognized for excellence with one of NASW’s scholarship programs, competitive student internships, or award programs.
    

     

Concerned about your future after graduation? NASW-NC is here to help!

• Jobs
  • Get access to NASW-NC Social Work Career Center... plus only NASW members get full access to NASW JobLink to post resumes online and get notified when new listings are posted.
• Resume Review
  • As a service to student members, NASW North Carolina Chapter staff are happy to help with your resume. If you would like a professional critique of your resume, please send the request with your contact information and resume to membership.naswnc@socialworkers.org. We will get back to you within 30 days to discuss your resume and job search.
• Social Work Licensure
  • In North Carolina, there are four levels of social work certification and licensure you can pursue. Each requires you to pass an exam before being awarded a license to practice social work in North Carolina. NASW-NC can help you prepare with a five-hour preparation course where you will the essentials of the exam, test taking skills and a study guide. Turn to NASW-NC while working for licensure for help with questions, finding a qualified supervisor, or obtaining the required continuing education courses.
• Loan Forgiveness
  • Educational debt is one of the greatest concerns facing the social work profession because it deters people from entering the field and makes public service careers less desirable. NASW has been working to secure student loan forgiveness legislation for social workers for many years.
• Discounts
  • After graduation, NASW continues to subsidize dues for student members. If you maintain continuous membership, you will be able to take advantage of the transitional category of membership after graduation.
    

     

Taking a stand for social justice? NASW-NC is here to help!

• Advocacy for you AND your clients!
  • Learn about today’s legislative issues that are impacting the social work profession through email listservs, newsletter articles, and websites for the National NASW and for the North Carolina Chapter.

• The Odd Couple? Social Work & Politics in North Carolina: Interested in a career as an advocate, lobbyist, or state legislator? Learn more about how your social work degree can lead you to a career in politics.

• Write your state or national legislators with a few clicks of a button on the issues important to you through the legislative advocacy centers at www.socialworkers.org.

• Get involved with NASW-NC PACE, helping to elect candidates and mobilize social workers to vote!

• Attend NASW-NC’s Advocacy Day and join hundreds of students and social workers from around the state in an annual expression of the POWER of SOCIAL WORK!

Click here to find out all of the benefits that NASW has to offer as a member.

Membership

• Core Functions of NASW
• Why Should Students Join?
• Join Online Now!
• NASW-NC Student Liaison Initiative
  

Scholarships

• Toby Brown Award
• President's Award
• NASW-NC Scholarship and Financial Aid Resource Manual

Professional Development

• NASW Code of Ethics
• NC Practice Pointers
• NASW-NC Committees
• NASW-NC Practice Area Networks
  
• NASW-NC Local Program Units
• NASW Chapters

Career Opportunities & Jobs

• NASW-NC Job Bank
• Resume' Tips
• Social Work Profession Overview

Resources

• Association of Social Work Boards
• NC Social Work Licensure and Certification Boards
• Council on Social Work Education
• The New Social Worker
• Find Your Local and National Legislators
• Register to Vote
• Social Work Programs in North Carolina
• NASW-NC Graduation Cords!