Workforce Pipeline

Expanding Mental Health Access and Youth Voice with PHIG

In this episode, we speak with Heidi Laird and Xavier Foster from the Southern Nevada Health District about two PHIG-funded initiatives designed to expand access to mental health support while genuinely engaging the next generation.

Headshots of Heidi Laird, CHES and Xavier Foster, M.Ed.

A Win-Win for Denver: Expanding Public Health Services Today While Building Tomorrow’s Workforce

The Denver Department of Public Health used PHIG to support paid interns, launched an AmeriCorps Community Health Worker Apprentice Program, and created a youth public health summer camp.

Veronika Hanna of the Denver Department of Public Health is speaking in interview.

Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health Year 3 Webinar Series

These webinars are part of an annual series from the Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health (CWORPH).

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.

Image of : Katherine Feldman, Chief Performance Officer at the Maryland Department of Public Health, speaking.

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.