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ASWB is inviting social workers to volunteer to participate in online community conversations on developing licensing exams for the future of social work.

Participants will be selected to represent a diverse range of voices. We will email you with your session date and time if you are selected.

Name(Required)

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Do you have a social work license?(Required)

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No

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Gender(Required)

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Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish descent?

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How long have you worked in social work?(Required)

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20 years or more

Which of the following describes your primary work setting?(Required)

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