Center for Public Health Workforce Development - Rutgers SPH

04/23/2026

Actual speed at which today flew by!! From building walls to practicing safe tool use to learning sign language, our newest trainees had so much fun!

04/23/2026

It's Take Your Child to Work Day and we're delighted to have the future public health workforce here with us today! We've been practicing safe tool use, doing some desk work, donning PPE, and learning about all things public health!

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04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that climate change is not a distant issue—it’s already impacting communities here in New Jersey.

In a recent webinar, Dr. David Robinson, New Jersey's State Climatologist, explored how the state is experiencing warmer temperatures, increased rainfall, and more frequent extreme weather events.

Understanding these changes is critical to protecting public health, strengthening infrastructure, and building resilient communities.

📺 Watch the full webinar:

New Jersey's Changing Climate

04/17/2026

🦺Worker's Memorial Day is coming up, and has organized three days of FREE virtual safety trainings next week.

🥽Rutgers School of Public Health Professor Koshy Koshy and Center Instructor Rob Weissman will be teaching the PPE session on Tuesday, April 21.

👉Sign up at osha.gov/workers-memorial-day

04/14/2026

🌡️ As temperatures rise, heat illness becomes a serious risk for many workers. Preparing workers and supervisors to recognize hazards, respond quickly, and implement effective prevention strategies can help reduce injuries and save lives.

Rutgers School of Public Health is offering a two-part online course, Heat Illness Prevention Training, on Monday, May 4. Participants may attend the morning course only, or the full-day training for more in-depth program development and management strategies.

Register for the AM Session: go.rutgers.edu/AMheat
Register for the PM Session: go.rutgers.edu/PMheat

04/13/2026

🎉 Today marks the start of National Student Employment Week. We've been fortunate to have some wonderful student employees over the years, including Alexa Fiore, MPH, who was recently profiled in our 2025 Impact Report, "The Ripple Effect."

👀 Read about Alexa's many contributions at go.rutgers.edu/TheRippleEffect2025

04/08/2026

It’s time for ACTION. We believe in building healthier communities for everyone through education, scholarship, community outreach, advocacy, and workforce development.

04/08/2026

Public health works best when communities, organizations and leaders come together to support health for all. We asked attendees at Monday's Symposium to nominate an organization doing incredible public health work. Please follow all the organizations below! We’re SET to keep building a healthier future together.

Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
New Jersey Society for Public Health Education (NJSOPHE)
American Public Health Association
New Jersey Association of County and City Health Officials
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Epilepsy Alliance America
Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness
Mt. Olive Health Department

04/08/2026

📣Public health is the foundation of strong communities, from clean air and water to disease prevention and healthier neighborhoods.

Rutgers School of Public Health is READY to celebrate the people and systems that help everyone thrive.