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Hire a Student

Interested in Hiring an Intern or Practicum Student?

NC Division of Public Health (NC DPH) and local health department partners must complete a submission form to list internship or practicum opportunities in our databases.

The NC Public Health Pathways (NCPHP) Team will review completed submission forms for relevancy and completeness and contact the submitter with any questions. Approved opportunities will be displayed in the appropriate Opportunities Database, where students may apply during the application period.

When completing an Internship or Practicum Submission Form, partners may request a list of strong candidates.

The NCPHP Team identifies strong candidates by screening each applicant’s materials against the position's minimum requirements, preferred skills, and other position details.

 

If partners prefer, the NCPHP Team can provide an unscreened list of all applicants..

Partners are responsible for selecting a candidate in their preferred manner; interviews are recommended, but not required. Once a candidate is selected, the partner must notify the NCPHP Team to ensure the student is enrolled in the appropriate NCPHP Program.

Key Dates

Internship Program

Fall 2026​​

  • July 10, 2026: Partners Receive Applicant List/*Strong Candidates List

  • August 3, 2026: Final Candidate Selection Due

  • August 24, 2026: Earliest Internship Start Date

Spring 2027

  • August 31 - September 14, 2026: Internship Opportunity Submission Form Opens

  • September 21-October 2, 2026: Internship Applications Open to Students 

  • October 12, 2026: Partners Receive Applicant List/*Strong Candidates List

  • November 13, 2026: Final Candidate Selection Due

  • January 18, 2027: Earliest Internship Start Date

*if requested by partner

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Practicum Program

Summer 2027

  • November 9-30, 2026: Practicum Opportunity Submission Form Opens

  • December 14, 2026-January 8, 2027: Practicum Applications Open to Students 

  • January 22, 2027: Partners Receive Applicant List/*Strong Candidates List

  • February 22, 2027: Final Candidate Selection Due

  • May 24, 2027: Earliest Practicum Start Date

*if requested by partner

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