Building Student Career Pathways: A Public Health Professional’s Toolkit was developed to help organizations create and implement effective student pathways into public health careers. It outlines various types of career pathway programs, highlights key components and characteristics, and shares best practices for implementation. It includes a variety of peer-generated tools and templates which users can adapt to meet their specific needs.
The toolkit is designed to reduce the burden on individual organizations developing new pathway programs, support preceptors mentoring students, support the evaluation and improvement of existing initiatives, and ultimately contribute to a stronger, more resilient local public health workforce.
What’s in this toolkit?
This toolkit is guided by two key questions:
- What makes a high-quality pathway program experience for both students and preceptors?
- What support do preceptors need to effectively host students and provide meaningful public health training?
The best practices and resources included here are applicable to a wide range of student pathway models, including internships, fellowships, training programs, and other entry points into public health careers.
Who is this toolkit for?
- Public health professionals who want to create or strengthen student pathways into public health careers.
- Public health professionals who want to expand their capacity to act as supervisors and mentors for students.