Dear Social Work Students:
Congratulations on your choice of Social Work as a profession. BCASW extends our best wishes as you study for your degree. A career in Social Work provides a broad and exciting range of opportunities in which to apply the knowledge and skills you will be acquiring in your Social Work program.
BCASW, the professional association for social workers in BC, will be a valuable resource for you throughout your career. BCASW ensures a voice for social workers on issues related to social justice as well as professional advocacy and promotion of our profession.
Through BCASW, you will receive the information, continuing education, leadership and networking opportunities, mentoring and support that will assist you to grow and flourish in your social work career.
- Join now at the special rate of $66 per year, and, to encourage your continuing membership, following your graduation BCASW will reduce the regular membership fee by 40% the first year and 20% the second.
- Your student membership qualifies you to apply for the BCASW Scholarship awarded annually to a student member in each school of social work in BC.
- Take advantage of the mentoring program for new or recent graduates, Making the Transition.
- Attend BCASW professional development events at no charge or at substantially reduced rates.
- BCASW Student members can obtain a copy of our Job Search Handbook at no charge. This 29 page booklet contains helpful information for resume writing, job interviews and job search tips. Contact BCASW to request a copy
There are so many other benefits! Read about the many Reasons to Join BCASW as a student member. Welcome to BCASW!
