Social work is a helping profession focused on improving society's well-being, especially for vulnerable populations. Social workers consider individuals' struggles in the context of their relationships, environment, and social structures, in order to address challenges. Social work practice is strengths-based, helping people identify their skills and apply them to problems. Social work offers diverse career options in settings like healthcare, schools, non-profits, and government, with roles including direct client services, advocacy, policy work, and management. Demand for social workers is expected to grow substantially in the next decade.