Resources

There are opportunities abound in public health. Ranging from the local health departments throughout the United States to the global level. Western Kentucky's Public Health program focuses on the local level and an international reach as well. Navigating a path for a successful and satisfying career in public health is essential toward each individual. We have provided a resource for careers (which contains many resources), courtesy of the American Public Health Association (APHA) to serve as a guide as each public health student tailors their future career.

There may be some websites requiring a membership to help you track your interests at no costs. Others simply post announcements conveying job and contact information. There may be some websites which require payment for a membership. Please read all information pertaining to any job/internship and contact the appropriate personnel concerning the job announcement if there any questions or concerns. Also some of the web resources  may convey further insight into career development and have other resources for careers as well.  Click to explore! Public Health Student Opportunities

The emphasis on professional dress should not be taken for granted! An important resource for future public health professionals other than possessing competent knowledge and professional skills is dressing for success to obtain a career in public health! We embody that philosophy within our program. View A Word About Professional Dress and learn how to dress for success.

Knowing how to network to form professional circles is important in public health just as it is in the business world! Take a minute and review how you can become even more effective as you network and form professional cirlces that matter for the success of your career!