Helps students whose problems at home, mental health, or attendance are getting in the way of school.
Runs a lunchtime group for kids whose parents are divorcing, meets a family about chronic absences, and helps a homeless student get bus passes and free meals. Joins meetings to plan support for students with disabilities.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. MSW plus state school social work certification in most states.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Education.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps track attendance and find resources; groups, family meetings and helping homeless students stay human.
Classes: Psychology, Sociology, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1021.
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