(Raleigh, NC) - The National Association of Social Workers North Carolina chapter is pleased to announce that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 2024 as National Social Work Month.
"Governor Cooper's recognition of Social Work Month this year and the theme Empowering Social Workers
embodies the need for society to support social workers so they can
continue to do the life-affirming work they do and help address societal
needs," says
Valerie Arendt, Executive Director of NASW North Carolina. "Social Workers are in high demand and the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicting social work will be one of the fastest growing professions during this decade and our profession should
be compensated for our unique skills and education. We thank Governor Cooper for his recognition of our essential profession as we work to promote and enhance the power of social work in North Carolina.”
Questions
about Social Work Month in North Carolina can be directed to Seth Maid,
NASW-NC Director of Membership and Communication, smaid.naswnc@socialworkers.org.
The National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter (NASW-NC) is
a membership organization that promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW-NC also seeks to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of individuals, families and communities through its work and advocacy.
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