Public Health Pathways
Are you a student, recent graduate, or emerging leader in public health? Hear from professionals across the spectrum of public heath on their career journey and get resources to help you navigate a career in public health.
Learn about career paths in public health directly from experts in the field
Hear from an epidemiologist and health educator on how they decided to specialize in their focus areas.
Learn from environmental health specialists about their profession and get advice on entering the field.
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Explore Health Careers.Org
Here you’ll find the latest health career information and tools to guide you as you prepare for a future in public health.
ASTHO Public Health Career Explorer Tool
This tool will help you identify possible career opportunities in public health that match your interests.
Navigate the public health job search, interview process, and hiring period.
Hear from a Public Health Director about the top skills they look for in entry-level candidates looking to work at a local health department.
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Public Health & Equity Resource Navigator
Early Career Professionals How To Toolkit - How to Get Your First Public Health Job
APHA Career Learning Center
The Career Learning Center encourages an integrative career and professional development process that enhances your skill set.
Discover career opportunities and resources for finding a job
Hear from leaders in public health about the benefits of working at a local health department and what’s exciting about pursuing this line of work.
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NACCHO Career Center
This website posts employment opportunities from across the country. Simply type in your location and keywords.
CDC Fellowships and Trainings Opportunities
Learn about the diverse fellowship, internship, training, and volunteer opportunities offered by CDC for students and professionals. Gain valuable experience and find exciting career paths through many of these opportunities.
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