Opportunity to Serve as a BOSW Board Member
There are three Board member scheduled vacancies for terms ending January 6, 2020. Apply at the Secretary of State website and read the Board Member Vacancy Press Release for details.
Thank You Educators!
Extending a sincere thank you to MN CSWE educators for continuing to collaborate with the BOSW to schedule BOSW presentations on social work licensing and professional responsibilities for your graduating students. We truly appreciate our Minnesota CSWE programs commitment to integrate the value of licensing and professional development in the curriculum!
We are also excited to announce new resources for students and educators that are in the works for 2020, including:
• Online video modules on topics like applying for a license, supervision, and more
• Student presentations via webinar to increase access and availability to the increasing number of CSWE accredited programs in Minnesota
Stay tuned and check the Students & Educators page on the Board's website for updates in 2020!
Stay Connected with BOSW!
Sign Up to Receive Board News
Click here to sign up to receive news and updates from the Board on important topics concerning social work regulation and practice in Minnesota.
Program educators, please share this newsletter with interested colleagues!
Attend a Public Board Meeting
Attending public board and committee meetings is a great way for you and your students to stay up-to-date with the Board. Find the public board and committee meeting schedule here and encourage your students to consider attending meetings! If you can't make it to a meeting, board and committee meeting minutes are posted on the Board's website.
Social Work Licensing Resources for Students & Educators
Social work licensing resources for students and educators are available on the Students & Educators page on the Board's website.
The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) has created a short video outlining the steps for taking the ASWB exam. Click here to watch the video on ASWB's website and share with graduating students!
Loan Forgiveness Program for Mental Health Professionals
The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORPHC), Minnesota Department of Health, administers the program funded by the State of Minnesota authorizing the health professional loan forgiveness in both rural program and urban program.
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