Internships

Overview

Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to learn about public health and the application of public health practices. Students may be provided with the opportunity to:

• Shadow a public health professional for a limited time to learn about everyday duties and the work of public health professionals.

• Carry out an independent project demonstrating the application of knowledge and skills to current public health practice.

• Apply classroom learning and gain hands-on experience inside a public health work environment.

• Develop contacts within the field of public health and access future employment opportunities.

• Develop goals for personal and professional growth with the understanding that professional development is a continuous process; and/or.

• Work with a preceptor who can serve as a role model and mentor.

  *All internships/job shadowing opportunities are unpaid unless otherwise noted

This experience should be mutually beneficial for both the student and the agency. A workable and mutually beneficial relationship between the students, their institutions, and the agency is a major goal.  Every effort will be made for a match that is satisfactory to both parties.

Placement and Academic Requirements

CCHD will typically place students during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, however, immediate opportunities may be available outside the semester timelines. CCHD will cooperate with colleges or universities that provide credit for their internships. If you are seeking credit, you should make arrangements in advance with your university advisor and your internship supervisor.

Semester Application Deadlines:

• Spring- December 1st

• Summer- May 1st

• Fall- August 15th

Required Materials

• Cover Letter

  • Should be an introduction of yourself and description of your intention for seeking an internship with CCHD. In your cover letter please indicate degree expected and anticipated graduation date, and if you are looking into a career shadowing opportunity or internship for academic credit through your college or university

• Resume

• Verification of Enrollment (academic transcript)

• Letters of reference from two of the three options listed below:

  • Academic Advisor

  • Professor in Degree Program

  • Previous Employer

You may email your application materials to Charles Brown at cbrown@ccthd.org. Application submissions without all of the required materials will not be considered.