social work

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“I can count on one hand the number of repairs I’ve needed and I’ve never been stranded,” said Gleeson, a former software engineer who is now working toward a master’s degree in social work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Elsewhere, gains were seen in social work as well as mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction, the BLS said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Plus, more workers have opted to go back to school for advanced degrees in social work and health professions, among other fields.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Callie Kinnan, 21, never planned to study fashion, but social work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“Well, not exactly. There are all kinds of social work jobs.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green