The Kentucky Public Health Association’s (KPHA) Workforce Development (WFD) Committee partnered with the Student Engagement Committee at the KPHA 2026 Annual Conference!

The Kentucky Public Health Association’s (KPHA) Student Engagement Committee welcomed 41 students from 6 Kentucky universities who attended the 1st Student Day at the KPHA 2026 Annual Conference!

Student Day: On March 17, 2026, Student Day highlighted a variety of opportunities for students to learn about public health career and professional growth opportunities, in collaboration with the KPHA WFD Committee. Student-focused sessions include:

How I got Here: Career Journeys from the Public Health Workforce
Public Health Career Pathway Lunch and Learn
Beyond the Degree: Turning Public Health Training into a Career
Public Health in Practice: Table Talks

A special thank you to the students and guest speakers for making this exciting and educational event happen!