January  6, 2009

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Why Students Should Join

Why Should Students Join OASW?

Invest in your future career by ensuring that there is a strong voice advancing the interests and concerns of social workers.

Membership in OASW:

  • supports a unified voice advocating on behalf of the needs of vulnerable and at- risk populations
  • promotes and advocates for the profession's role with government, the public and allied professions
  • provides access to job search materials and online job opportunities
  • offers discounts on professional practice publications and materials (role statements, handbooks on legal issues, policy briefs, etc.)
  • offers discounts on auto insurance, fitness clubs, car rentals, etc.
  • enables networking with members of the profession through OASW branch boards, committees and professional development activities
  • provides access to a mentoring program
  • offers the potential for scholarships and prizes

 

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