{"id":3040,"date":"2026-01-27T13:27:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mpanews\/?p=3040"},"modified":"2026-01-27T13:27:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:27:56","slug":"wa-state-doh-paid-internships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mpanews\/wa-state-doh-paid-internships\/","title":{"rendered":"WA State DOH Paid Internships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pathway Paid Summer Internships<\/span><\/h2>\n

Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Workforce Pathways Program has offered summer internships since 2024.\u00a0The program will offer 15 additional internships in summer 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0you do not need to study public health to do public health work or work in a public health agency!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications may open as early as February 2026. Watch\u00a0careers.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0and search for “Workforce Pathways” internships.<\/p>\n

To apply:<\/p>\n

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  1. Follow the directions in the posting.<\/li>\n
  2. Complete the application form, including questions about work history and references.<\/li>\n
  3. Attach a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript.<\/li>\n
  4. Apply before the deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    After the application deadline, here\u2019s what you can expect:<\/p>\n