Building a Diverse Public Health Workforce Pipeline

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Introduction

The Public Health Forward: Modernizing the U.S. Public Health System report calls for investment in the recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive governmental public health workforce. Health departments are called on to formalize partnerships and programs with academic institutions (including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities, and Tribal colleges and universities), local boards of health, and technical training programs to build a cross-disciplinary workforce and provide students with experiential opportunities in public health. Establishing efforts that are ongoing, institutionalized, and sustainable is key to making a meaningful impact on the recruitment pipeline.

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The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) workforce development staff use a multi-pronged effort to expose young people to the work of public health. DOHMH workforce development staff engage with community members to promote these opportunities and have established internship programs for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. These efforts are specifically designed with a long-term goal of cultivating a diverse staff and hiring from the communities they serve.

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introduction

The Public Health Forward: Modernizing the U.S. Public Health System report calls for investment in the recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive governmental public health workforce. Health departments are called on to formalize partnerships and programs with academic institutions (including Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities, and Tribal colleges and universities), local boards of health, and technical training programs to build a cross-disciplinary workforce and provide students with experiential opportunities in public health. Establishing efforts that are ongoing, institutionalized, and sustainable is key to making a meaningful impact on the recruitment pipeline.

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context

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) workforce development staff use a multi-pronged effort to expose young people to the work of public health. DOHMH workforce development staff engage with community members to promote these opportunities and have established internship programs for high school, undergraduate and graduate students. These efforts are specifically designed with a long-term goal of cultivating a diverse staff and hiring from the communities they serve.

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key actions

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“Walk the walk” of equity.

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Educate high school students.

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Make public health relevant to youth.

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Establish paid internship opportunities.

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Offer interesting internship assignments.

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Participate in career fairs.

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Maintain relationships with schools.

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Assist students with job and internship applications.

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Prepare internship mentors.

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Anticipated Impacts for Public Health Departments

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DOHMH has successfully hired several students.

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potential challenges to implementation

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Funding for Internships

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Lack of Experience

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sustainability

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Leadership Commitment

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Dedicated Staff for Academic Partners

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