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Sep 2023
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Am I too young/too old to be a social wo...

Social Work Radio
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Inspired by a Social Work Supervision question submitted to www.mysocialworknews.com earlier this month, on this week's video episode, our hosts Vince and Tilly ask whether you can be too young or too old to become a social worker, and what benefits - if any - each offers. Join the conversation, every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider. Created by ... Show More
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