Public Health AmeriCorps is a joint initiative between AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address the public health needs of our nation by improving health outcomes for American communities and gain onsite experience for future careers in public health. AmeriCorps’ Office of Research and Evaluation has commissioned JBS International to conduct an independent evaluation of Public Health AmeriCorps. This webinar will discuss the study findings from the first cohort of Public
Learning Objectives
Viewers of this webinar can expect to learn about the following questions:
- What types of roles do members serve within their grantee organizations and/or host sites?
- What type of trainings do members receive? To what extent do members find the training and skill building provided sufficient for supporting them in their service activities?
- What types of competencies, knowledge, and skills do members develop?
- What is the likelihood of pursuing a public health-related careers?