ADVANCEMENT OF THE PRACTITIONER
SPOTLIGHT ON NEHA RESOURCES: SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS
Getting an education means more than earning a degree. Employ- ers look for experience, achievements, and practical knowledge in the environmental public health profession, all of which we can help you gain. Student membership with us can connect you with a national network of environmental health professionals, mentor- ing opportunities, and career resources to help you launch your future in the field. You can learn more about student membership at www.neha.org/students. We also offer a wide range of programs and resources for students: • NEHA/AAS Environmental Health Scholarship: These schol- arships provide financial support to undergraduate and gradu- ate students enrolled in a dedicated curriculum in environ- mental health sciences in the U.S. Learn more at www.neha. org/scholarships. • National Environmental Public Health Internship Program (NEPHIP): NEPHIP is a 400-hr paid internship opportunity that links environmental health undergraduate and graduate students with funded internship placements at qualified state, tribal, local, and territorial environmental public health agencies. This work- force initiative supports the establishment of qualified applicant pathways to help meet current and future environmental health professional workforce needs and encourages students to con- sider careers in governmental environmental public health fol- lowing graduation. Learn more at www.neha.org/nephip. • Student Research Competition: We are pleased to carry on the Student Research Competition after more than 20 years of coor- dination by the Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs. The competition is a chance for students to showcase their research projects at our annual conference. Learn more at www.neha.org/student-research-competition. • Career Center: Students can launch their careers and find open environmental public health positions from across the country. They can also find useful career resources, including how to
build their networks and manage new-job stress. Learn more at https://jobs.neha.org. • Credentials: Credentials are a benchmark of excellence and can support students in finding jobs after graduation. Our Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/ RS) credential verifies competency in the breadth and depth of environmental health issues. If pursuing a career in food safety, students can consider obtaining our Certified Professional–Food Safety (CP-FS) credential, which verifies the knowledge needed to work in this field and to keep the public safe from foodborne illness. Learn more at www.neha.org/credentials. • Resources and Initiatives by Topic: Our resources and initiatives represent the programs and partnerships our team is currently working on to support and improve the practice of environmental public health. Students can learn about different areas of environ- mental health, including air quality, climate change, food safety, healthy homes, readiness, vectors, and water quality. Explore these resources at www.neha.org/practice/neha-initiatives. • Environmental Health Grand Rounds: These virtual webinars were specifically chosen for students studying environmental sciences and environmental public health. The series highlights the environmental health workforce and current and emerging environmental hazards, particularly for specific communities. Each session includes a panel discussion with environmental health professionals. View past recordings at www.neha.org/ eh-grand-rounds. • Student Career Skills Webinar Series: This series of webi- nars focused on student career skills and how to showcase their experiences and accomplishments in environmen- tal health. Access past webinar recordings at www.neha.org/ student-webinar-series. Explore all the benefits of student membership at www.neha. org/students.
Student attendees of our 2026 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition represent the bright future of our profession. Photo courtesy of Blake Latiolais, B1 Studio LLC.
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November 2026 • Journal of Environmental Health
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