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Workforce Wednesday

21 August 2024
Elevating Public Health Infrastructure!
The KPHA Workforce Development Committee is spotlighting the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG)—a groundbreaking investment transforming public health nationwide. With this historic funding, health departments are gaining the people, services, and systems needed to safeguard the well-being of every U.S. community. Curious about the impact? Dive into the latest insights and resources at ww…
07 August 2024
Hone Your “Strategic Skills” with the Public Health Learning Navigator!
Ready to elevate your public health career? Dive into the Public Health Learning Navigator and access a wealth of high-quality, self-paced trainings, many of which are free! With over 100 courses available, you can sharpen your expertise on critical topics like emergency risk communication, community engagement, and strategic skills! Spotlight on Strategic Skills Enhance your strategic insight w…
24 July 2024
Join the FrameWorks Institute for an Essential Webinar on Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities
Join the FrameWorks Institute for an Essential Webinar on Advancing Health Equity in Rural Communities Are you passionate about improving public health in rural areas? If so, "Talking about Health Disparities in Rural Contexts" on Wednesday, July 31, from 3-4 pm EDT, hosted by FrameWorks Institute, will be of value to you! This webinar will provide new insights and resources for reframing the c…
26 June 2024
TRAIN Yourself in Public Health Matters with the TRAIN Kentucky Learning Management System
TRAIN Kentucky offers numerous benefits, making it a valuable resource for public health professionals. It provides access to an extensive course library with thousands of high-quality, up-to-date training courses developed by reputable organizations and experts. The platform allows for personalized learning plans tailored to individual needs and career goals, helping learners focus on the most r…
12 June 2024
10 PLUS Ways to Enhance Your Public Health Career through Online Public Health Training Opportunities
Interested in Learning? Looking to expand your skillsets? If your answer is yes to these questions, then take a few minutes and check out the following online training opportunities. There are a variety of public health-related training courses provided through the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coursera, Federal Em…
01 May 2024
Ready to Jumpstart or Expand Your Public Health Career?
Discover Your Pathways! Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career in public health, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. But where do you begin? Start with the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Center for Foundational Health. This hub is your go-to resource for career pathways tailored for high school students, university students, and current public healt…
03 April 2024
Success Unveiled: Discover the Highlights from Our KPHA Workforce Development Booth Survey!
The Kentucky Department for Public Health’s (KDPH) Center for Foundational Health (C4FH) and the Education and Workforce Development Branch (EWD) partnered with the Kentucky Public Health Association's (KPHA) Workforce Development Committee to sponsor the Workforce Development (WFD) Exhibitor Booth at the 2024 Annual KPHA Conference in Louisville, KY, from March 6-8, 2024. The goal was to heighte…
20 March 2024
Celebrate Innovation: This National Public Health Week!
Greetings, Public Health Heroes! In honor of National Public Health Week, we're spotlighting a crucial theme that powers our mission: Tools and Innovation! Innovation Unleashed: Public health is our shield against disease, lens for diagnosing health conditions, and guide to promoting wellness. But guess what? None of this would be possible without the cutting-edge tools and groundbreaking innova…