New Professionals Program

Key Components Monthly Educational Sessions: Required educational sessions once a month that allow for hands-on practice building tangible and strategic skills needed for public health practice. E-Learns: Required e-learns based on the Public Health Services Framework that provide essential and contextual information about public health in NC and incorporate real-world examples, case studies, and knowledge checks. The e-learns complement the learning that takes place in the educational sessions and are designed so that the content applies to staff in various public health roles. Coaching Sessions: Coaching sessions with a professional coach every month, where participants can discuss professional goals, program progress, and their skills application project. Applied Learning Opportunities: Skills Application Project: A required project to be completed during the program that will be based on the participant’s area of interest and expertise, and allow for self-directed learning. Projects can be included in professional portfolios and will be presented during the final monthly educational session. Professional Development Events: The opportunity to attend professional development and networking events identified by the Pathways Program Team. Participant attendance is strongly encouraged at the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA) Fall Educational Conference and the North Carolina Public Health Leaders Conference each year. Topics Covered Public Health in North Carolina Health Equity & Ethics Public Health Communications Leadership & Systems Thinking Data & Opportunity Advanced Health Equity & Policy

Supervisor support helps participants fully engage in the program and apply new knowledge and skills directly to their work, benefiting both the individual and their agency while supporting workforce development in governmental public health.