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Sonamukhi College (NAAC Accredited B) The Department of Social Work In collaboration with Amar Kutir Society for Rural Development Hosting a National Webinar On “Social Work as a Career in India: Scope and Opportunities” Date: 5th July, 2021 Time: 11a.m.-1.30 p.m. No Registration Fees E-certificates will be provided to registered participants For Registration Click Here: https://forms.gle/cGkAdQBjG34Ev1ZY6 YouTube LIVE Streaming Link: https://youtu.be/3AKUHaYQv3k About the College and BSW Department Sonamukhi College, Sonamukhi, Bankura, West Bengal (presently affiliated to Bankura University) an institute of higher education was established in the year 1966 to fulfil the dreams of a few noble souls of the times. The contribution and role of the college as a pioneering in spreading education in the area cannot be overlooked. However, the department of social work is newly introduced subject in this college. It has started its journey in Sonamukhi College in the year 2019. This is the first college under the Bankura University who has initiated to introduce this course in undergraduate level. The department offers honours in Social Work (BSW). About the Course Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a three-year undergraduate degree that offers knowledge and skills to aspirants to prepare them for a professional career in social welfare. Graduates with a degree in social work have numerous employment opportunities in various sectors such as community development, education, industry, correctional and juvenile homes, rehabilitation centres, health care services, women, children, differently abled persons, social defence, poverty groups etc. Thus, the course is ideal for the students who wish to bring change in society by extending hands to the marginalized and unprivileged section of the society. About Amar Kutir Society for Rural Development Amar Kutir Society for Rural Development is committed to encourage rural artisans in the local area and upgrade their indigenous skill by organizing various training programmes. It is situated on the bank of Kopai Waterway, almost 5 kilometers from Shantiniketan in Birbhum, West Bengal. Its main objective is to reorganize and rejuvenate the cottage and rural industries in handicrafts that followed the self-help philosophy outlined by Rabindranath Tagore. Presently, Amar Kutir promotes self-help groups to enhance self-help employment opportunities through entrepreneurial activities in order to alleviate poverty. About the Webinar Since the subject Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is new to the students as well as to the people in this region therefore, this webinar is an attempt to aware the students and people about the scope and opportunities of social work profession. .