2023 PHAP Social Media Toolkit for Partners

CDC’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP), managed by the Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (CSTLTS), is a competitive, 2-year, paid training program. Associates are assigned to public health agencies and nongovernmental organizations in the United States and US territories and work alongside other professionals across various public health settings. Throughout the 2-year training program, associates gain hands-on experience that will serve as a foundation for their public health careers.

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Associate Recruitment Social Media
Host Site Recruitment Social Media

Help Spread the Word to Potential Associates and Host Sites

This social media toolkit is designed for partners—such as CDC programs; state, tribal, local, and territorial health departments; schools of public health; and national organizations—to help spread the word about PHAP and encourage eligible host sites and applicants to apply.

Social Media Posts for Associate Recruitment – Option 1

Facebook: Do you know a recent college graduate who is interested in gaining hands-on public health experience? The Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) is a 2-year, on-the-job, competency-based training program within @CDCSTLTConnection. PHAP offers frontline public health experience at health organizations across the country. Encourage someone you know to apply: https://bit.ly/3FTlsBY #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image appropriate for your audience]

Twitter: #ICYMI, @CDCgov’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) gives future #PublicHealth professionals critical frontline experience. https://bit.ly/3uUXTlR #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image appropriate for your audience]

LinkedIn: Do you know a recent college graduate who is interested in gaining hands-on public health experience? The Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) is a 2-year, on-the-job, competency-based training program at @CDC. PHAP offers frontline public health experience at health organizations across the country. Encourage someone you know to apply today: https://bit.ly/3PFHJGQ #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image appropriate to your audience]

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Social Media Posts for Associate Recruitment – Option 2

Join us in strengthening the Public Health workforce

Facebook: Applications for @CDCSTLTConnection Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) will be accepted through February 5. If you or someone you know is a recent college graduate and interested in working in public health, share this post and visit https://bit.ly/3Wke4ow for details about the 2023 application process, to discover benefits of the program, and to read about previous associates’ experiences. #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image appropriate for your audience]

Twitter: Applications for @CDCgov’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) will be accepted through Feb. 5. If you or someone you know is a recent college grad and is interested in working in #PublicHealth, visit https://bit.ly/3huHkdu for info about PHAP and how to apply. #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image appropriate for your audience]

LinkedIn: @CDC will accept applications through February 5 for the Public Health Associate Program (PHAP). If you or someone you know is a recent college graduate and is interested in working in public health, share this post and visit https://bit.ly/3PwFOnG for details about the 2023 application process, to discover benefits of the program, and to read about previous associates’ experiences. #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image appropriate for your audience]

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Social Media Posts for Associate Recruitment – Option 3

improve your organization's ability to deliver public health services

Facebook: @CDCSTLTConnection’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) gives associates hands-on public health experience. To learn more about former associates’ experiences in PHAP, visit https://bit.ly/3BEfkuP. Want to create your own unique story on your journey to a public health career? Apply to be an associate today. Applications are open through February 5. #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image for your audience]

Twitter: There are many benefits when becoming an associate in @CDCgov Public Health Associate Program (PHAP). You will gain hands-on experience with public health experts across the world. To learn more and apply to be an associate, visit https://bit.ly/3UY1tGE. Applications accepted through Feb. 5. #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image appropriate to your audience]

LinkedIn: Don’t delay; apply today! Being a @CDC PHAP graduate opens doors, and many associates continue their careers or education in public health. Some work for CDC and other federal agencies, while others work for state, tribal, local, or territorial health departments and nongovernmental organizations. Want to jump-start your public health career? Applications accepted through February 5: https://bit.ly/3FYNJHn #WeArePHAP2023 [upload PHAP ASSOCIATE image appropriate to your audience]

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Social Media Posts for Host Site Recruitment – Option 1

Improve Your Organization’s Ability to Deliver Public Health Services. Accepting host site applications from February 1-28, 2023.”

Facebook: The Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) within @CDCSTLTConnection helps provide essential public health services to your state, community, rural health, or nonprofit organization. Associates can help fill gaps in public health agencies affected by budget cuts and staffing shortages. Your public health agency or organization can apply February 1-28 to host a future associate: https://bit.ly/3WkOC27 #WeArePHAP2023 [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

Twitter: .@CDCgov Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) helps provide essential public health services to states and communities. Associates help fill gaps in #PublicHealth orgs affected by staffing shortages and budget cuts. Apply Feb. 1-28 to host a future associate: https://bit.ly/3PAGPex #WeArePHAP2023 [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

LinkedIn: The Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) within @CDC helps provide essential public health services to your state, community, rural health, or nonprofit organization. Associates help to fill gaps in public health agencies affected by budget cuts and staffing shortages. Your public health agency or organization can apply February 1-28 to host a future associate: https://bit.ly/3W6LmYL #WeArePHAP2023 [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

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Social Media Posts for Host Site Recruitment – Option 2

Info graphic with the text, “Improve Your Organization’s Ability to Deliver Public Health Services. Accepting host site applications from February 1-28, 2023.”

Facebook: @CDCSTLTConnection’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) enhances your agency’s ability to deliver essential health services. Thinking about hosting a public health associate? Find more information about PHAP and the 2023 host site application process at https://bit.ly/3VWoaMM. Interested host sites can apply February 1-28. [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

Twitter: Applications are open for new @CDCgov Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) host sites! Apply now to host a future associate in your #PublicHealth agency or organization: https://bit.ly/3BGXUxz #WeArePHAP2023 [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

LinkedIn: @CDC’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) enhances your agency’s ability to deliver essential health services. Thinking about hosting a future public health associate? Find more information about PHAP and the 2023 host site application process at https://bit.ly/3uUVKa7. Interested host sites can apply February 1-28. [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

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Social Media Posts for Host Site Recruitment – Option 3

Info graphic with the text, “Join Us in Strengthening the Public Health Workforce. cdc.gov/PHAP.”

Facebook: There are many benefits to becoming a host site for @CDCSTLTConnection Public Health Associate Program (PHAP), including developing a unique partnership with CDC to guide the nation’s next generation of public health professionals. Find more information about PHAP and the 2023 host site application process by visiting http://bit.ly/3Ptpi87. [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

Twitter: Interested in becoming a host site for @CDCgov Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) but have questions? Check out our FAQs for potential host sites by visiting https://bit.ly/3PvkSh3. The 2023 application cycle begins 2/1 and closes 2/28. [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

LinkedIn: @CDC’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) relies on partnerships with public health agencies and nongovernmental organizations to mentor and train the next generation of public health professionals. Host sites provide the day-to-day public health experience and training that supports the PHAP curriculum requirements. To learn more about host sites, visit https://bit.ly/3jcjW5f. Interested host sites can apply February 1-28. [upload HOST SITE image appropriate for your audience]

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