A Career That Makes a Difference

Social work as a career offers many possibilities to people who want to make a difference in the quality of life for individuals and society.

Are you interested in working with abused children or with couples who are having trouble in their relationship? Would you like to help persons with drug or alcohol problems or in assisting disabled persons to realize their potential?

Social workers are commonly viewed as those who work directly with people who are disadvantaged and troubled. While this is true, it is only part of the picture.

Perhaps you want to assist people to influence the quality of life of their communities and neighbourhoods. Could you see yourself helping groups organize to get better housing, improved health care or safer neighbourhoods?

Maybe you would like to use your knowledge and skills to help shape better social policies. Or perhaps you have an inquiring mind keen to delve into the causes of specific social ills or to grapple with questions about which social programs really work and why. These are just some of the career possibilities open to you as a social worker.