PHuture Leaders Program
Applications for the 2026 PHuture Leaders Program are now closed. Applications for the next cohort will open in spring 2027.
Purpose
The PHuture Leaders Program supports early-career governmental public health professionals in North Carolina by strengthening essential skills for both immediate impact and long-term career success. Participants explore leadership in a public health context, build foundational competencies, and develop supportive professional networks to foster continued growth and advancement in the workforce.
Eligibility
Full-time early-career staff of NC public health departments with three to five years of total professional experience.
Timeline
The PHuture Leaders Program is a 14-week experience, with new cohorts onboarding each May and participating through early August.
Curriculum
Participants will build their leadership capacity through weekly self-paced learning and a monthly live webinar led by governmental public health leaders and UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health faculty and staff, with an estimated monthly time commitment of three to five hours per month. See our Frequently Asked Questions below for more details on curriculum components.
Key Dates
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Phuture Leaders Orientation: April 30, 2026
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Leadership Identity & Mentorship: May 28, 2026
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Collaboration & Ethics: July 2, 2026
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Strategic Communication & Adaptive Leadership: July 30, 2026
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Final Celebration: August 13, 2026
How to Apply
The Pathways Program is committed to creating an environment where participants from all backgrounds feel valued, respected, and supported. We strive to provide accessible opportunities and cultivate a culture of collaboration that embraces diverse perspectives and experiences.
Interested candidates must complete a brief application form and submit their resume and a signed statement of support from their supervisor.
PHUTURE LEADERS APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
Supervisor Statement of Support Form
In addition to completing a brief application form for the PHuture Leaders Program, interested candidates must also submit a signed statement of support from their supervisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
