HHS Pathways to Public service program
Program Manager- MH4 Professional Development Services
In partnership with other HHS agencies, in 2019, ONC initiated the Pathways to Public Service (PTPS) program to equip students of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) with the knowledge and skills needed to be viable candidates in their pursuit of career in public service through internships and entry-level positions. Through virtual fairs and professional development workshops, students are educated on the mission of HHS, the Federal Government’s Pathways Programs, and the federal hiring process.
Mission and Goals
In partnership with other HHS agencies, the Pathways to Public Service (PTPS) program’s mission is to develop a pipeline of diverse, qualified, highly motivated students to become the next generation of public servants providing effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services through internship and entry-level positions.
To deliver on the PTPS mission, the program is focused on the following goals:
In partnership with other HHS agencies, the Pathways to Public Service (PTPS) program’s mission is to develop a pipeline of diverse, qualified, highly motivated students to become the next generation of public servants providing effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services through internship and entry-level positions.
To deliver on the PTPS mission, the program is focused on the following goals:
- Inform students of the various career paths within HHS
- Communicate information on the Federal Government's Pathways Program
- Educate students on the federal hiring process
- Increase the applicant pool of students attending Minority Serving Institutions