As part of Workforce Pipeline Initiatives, NC DPH Division Office does the following activites:

1) Pipeline Student Outreach

DPH’s pipeline student outreach provides opportunities for students to learn about careers within DPH and gain a broader understanding governmental public health careers. 

2) NC DPH Internship Program: 

The HBCUs/MSIs Internship program gives interns the opportunity to learn more about what public health professionals, public administrators, social workers and policymakers do in NCDHHS. 

The internships also provide a series of development opportunities that may include resume writing, group dynamics, and communication skills, among other activities. NCDHHS will pair interns with staff who are graduates of HBCUs and MSIs, to allow students to be supported and mentored by HBCU/MSI graduates.

Twenty-four internship positions require specific skills, such as two years of laboratory, journalism or communications experience, among other requirements. The remaining 26 positions have broader requirements, such as the ability to engage and interact with internal and external partners; compile, assimilate and organize printed and electronic information; knowledge of data collection, organization to create reports, charts and other materials; the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats, as well as other requirements.

3) Fellowship Program:

The Division of Public Health (DPH) invites recent graduates and new professionals to apply for the DPH Fellowship Program. This opportunity is for those who are interested in working in public health for state government and may not meet the required experience level to qualify for state positions. DPH has over 1,100 positions statewide necessitating a variety of expertise and skill sets.  The North Carolina Public Health Fellowship program is a holistic endeavor committed to enriching the strategic skills and foundational knowledge of early-career public health professionals by connecting their daily responsibilities with the broader public health context.

Fellows will participate in a learning cohort with monthly targeted professional development opportunities focused on specific learning objectives and competencies that collectively contribute to Foundational Capabilities. In addition to  opportunities for professional development and access to networking events, fellows will also be able to attend two North Carolina based conferences.

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/division-public-health-fellowship-program

1) Pipeline Student Outreach:

• Provide opportunities for students to learn about careers within DPH.
• Expand the pipeline of potential future DPH employees. 

2) NC DPH Internship Program:

• Encourage college students to seek careers in public health and government.
• Allow more equitable opportunities for internship access within NCDHHS, which supports building a strong and inclusive workforce, one of the three NCDHHS strategic priorities.

3) Fellowship Program

• Provide opportunities for recent graduates and new professionals interested in working in public health for state government that may not meet the required experience level to qualify for state positions to gain experience and receive professional support.

1) Pipeline Student Outreach:

• Goal 1: Increase the number of students engaged with DPH to showcase career opportunities. (Continuously ongoing)

2) NC DPH Internship Program

• Goal 1: Sustain and grow Intern Programs to build the pipeline for public health workers

3) Fellowship Program

• Goal 1: Sustain and grow Fellowship Programs to build the pipeline for public health workers. 1-2 year program