Department of Social Work (DSW)

Workforce Development Hub

Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

BSW & MSW Graduates, '24

E komo mai - Welcome!

Our Mission

To address the shortage of social work professionals in Hawai’i and the region, we aim to raise awareness of the profession, promote degree pathways in social work, and expand partnerships that support post-graduation workforce success.

Our Goal

To serve as a resource for information, data sharing, and connection between social workers, students, community partners, state agencies, employers, and anyone interested in strengthening our social work workforce in an effort to address the shortage of social workers in Hawai'i and the region.

Why a Workforce Development Hub?

We need more Social Workers.

There is a shortage of social workers on the islands of Maui, Kaua'i, Moloka'i and the Pacific Region. Nationally, social work jobs are expected to grow by 7% in the next 10 years. In response to this need, in August 2024, the Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health's Department of Social Work launched the Workforce Development Hub to promote access to social work education, create workforce development partnerships, raise awareness of the profession, and help grow and strengthen our social work workforce.

Resources

Whether you are a student, a Social Work professional, or an employer, our Workforce Hub offer a variety of resources to support you as you prepare for or grow further in the workforce.

Prospective Students

Wondering if social work is the right major or career path for you?

Wondering what you can do with a social work degree?

Join us for one of our "Let's Talk Social Work" Information Sessions

BSW Information REGISTER HERE

MSW Information

Social Work Students

Resume 101 information & guidance

Job Interview skills, practice, and tips

Career readiness Information

Social Workers

Continuing Education and Professional Development opportunities

CE Newsletter Sign Up

UH Manoa Alumni Job Site

Employers

Post a social work job on the UH Manoa Alumni Job Site

Workforce Partnership Highlights

In addition to our Workforce Development Hub - our Department of Social Work engages in various workforce development initiatives and partnerships to foster future employment opportunities for students and professional development of the workforce Click on the links below to learm more about each one: