California Pathways into Public Health Initiative
The COVID-19 pandemic clearly illustrated the need for a well-trained and versatile public health workforce. To respond, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) partnered to develop and launch the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative (Pathways) in summer 2021 as a pilot program. The Pathways is an innovative program that provides training, hands-on work experience, and ongoing support from the program team of public health professionals from the partner agencies. Today, Pathways is working with a second cohort.
What the Fellows Say About the Program
What support does the Cal-PPH (Pathways) program provide?
Emily Nguyen
Cohort 1
Amador County
How has a mentor supported you during the Cal-PPH (Pathways) program?
Wendy Enrriquez-Villalva
Cohort 1
Santa Barbara County
How has the Cal-PPH (Pathways) training prepared you for a career in public health?
Mark Hinojos
Cohort 1
Tehama County
Mission
To increase the workforce capacity of local health departments across California by providing training, support, and work experience for people from historically underrepresented and diverse backgrounds.
Vision
A representative public health workforce capable of effectively responding to public health priorities, promoting health equity, and advancing the health and safety of California’s diverse people.
Pathways Partners
