Pathway Paid Summer Internships
The Workforce Pathways Program has offered summer internships since 2024. The program will offer 15 additional internships in summer 2026.
According to the 2024 Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS), 69% of surveyed public health employees do not have a public health degree. For students, this means you do not need to study public health to do public health work or work in a public health agency!
Applications may open as early as February 2026. Watch careers.wa.gov and search for “Workforce Pathways” internships.
To apply:
- Follow the directions in the posting.
- Complete the application form, including questions about work history and references.
- Attach a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript.
- Apply before the deadline.
After the application deadline, here’s what you can expect:
- Early February: Internship application instructions posted on careers.wa.gov. Search for “Workforce Pathways” internship.
- Mid-February: Deadline to send internship application.
- March: Applications reviewed. Some applicants chosen for interviews.
- April: Interviews continue. Some applicants offered internships.
- June to August: 10-week paid summer internship.
Please note: The timeline may change.