Workforce

Environmental Health Apprenticeships: Protecting Maryland Communities and Kickstarting Careers

To tackle a shortage of Environmental Health Specialists, Maryland launched a first-in-the-nation apprenticeship program. Katherine Feldman shares how this apprenticeship program is helping keep MD communities safe.

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Dr. Joe Kanter Opening Remarks | 2025 PHIG Annual Recipient Convening

Dr. Joe Kanter shares opening remarks at the 2025 PHIG Annual Recipient Convening, highlighting the importance of a resilient public health infrastructure.

Dr. Joe Kanter delivers opening remarks during an event.

CDC Opening Remarks | 2025 PHIG Annual Recipient Convening

CDC leadership opened the 2025 PHIG Annual Recipient Convening by underscoring how investments in data modernization and workforce capacity are strengthening public health infrastructure and preparing communities for future challenges.

CDC's Ursula Phoenix Weir delivers opening remarks at an event.

Sarah Willson Welcoming Remarks | 2025 PHIG Annual Recipient Convening

Sarah Willson, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services, welcomed attendees to the PHIG Annual Recipient Convening and highlighted Missouri’s leadership in public health innovation and resilience.

Sarah Wilson, Director Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, delivers opening remarks during an event.

Indeed, We Can: Lessons Learned for Accelerating Hiring Processes in Governmental Public Health Through the CDC Public Health Infrastructure Grant

Explore how PHIG recipients improve hiring efficiency by tackling HR challenges like outdated systems and workflows. Learn from timeliness data, success stories, and strategies to streamline recruitment aligned with PHIG goals.