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Read about recent research and recommendations regarding Child Life Internship Readiness in the newest issue of our Bulletin! Summary: "The process of acquiring a child life internship has. not been studied empirically In order to provide the profession with a starting point for future research, we conducted a mixed methods study in 2021, and full results are published in The Journal of Child Life: Psychosocial Theory and Practice (Sisk et al., 2023; Wittenberg Camp et al., 2023). Here, we summarize our main findings, focusing on what the outcomes mean for future recommendations." "Internship-Readiness Recommendations For Child Life Based on Recent Findings" Kathryn Cantrell, PhD, CCLS, Cara Sisk, PhD, CCLS, & Brittany Wittenberg Camp, PhD, CCLS, CFLE ACLP BULLETIN WINTER 2024 | VOL. 42 NO. 1 Read for free now: https://ow.ly/pkzi50Rwcpv

It’s official! I finished my Masters of Public Policy from the University of Utah! I’m so grateful for the experiences I’ve had, the things I’ve learned, friends I’ve made, internships I’ve completed, and especially for the support and love of family and friends. Here’s to seeing what’s next! #uofu #classof2024 #publicpolicy #governmentrelations

Each semester, Texas Department of State Health Services interns and fellows get the chance to meet with a member of the DSHS executive team. This morning they got to chat with Chief State Epidemiologist Dr. Varun Shetty about his public health career path, views on leadership and how we can work together to address the public health challenges facing Texas. It was an inspiring and enlightening conversation - can't wait to look up one day and see these #futureleaders on the other side of this conversation! #experientiallearning #publichealth #publicservice #internships #fellowshipprogram

The Masters and Phd Public Health interns at the RDPH, had a singular privilege to seat with the Delegate, Dr. Ekoko E. today. He briefed us on the code of conduct at the delegation, and the need for the internship to be mutually beneficial. So that at the end of the internship period, he’ll be proud to say, we were trained at the RDPH. Here are some nuggets from the session… 📌 Drop your titles at the gate, and be humble if you want to learn. 📌Public Health is a field that requires adaptability, flexibility and innovation. What works in community ‘A’ might just be what will cause a project to fail in community ‘B’. 📌You’re not truly a happy person until those around you are happy. 📌 Carry yourself how you want to be addressed. If you show up like a banana, monkeys will eat you 😅. Public health is a noble profession, so professionals must look and act as such. 📌As a leader, your beliefs are passed on to your collaborators. His zeal for excellence, health and well-being of the community is seen in the dedication of his staff. #RDPH #Publichealthfieldpractice #mphexperience

New in The Journal of Child Life: Child Life Internship Readiness: Perspectives of Child Life Academics Brittany Wittenberg Camp, PhD, CCLS, CFLE, Kathryn Cantrell, PhD, CCLS, Cara Sisk, PhD, CCLS Child life academics and internship coordinators and supervisors are vital stakeholders in the student-to-professional pipeline because both perform unique roles in supporting students pursuing a child life career. This is the first study on child life internship readiness from the perspectives of child life academics. The results and discussion from this survey with child life academic professionals add to the conversation about the profession’s expectations for internship readiness. Study findings showcase the increasing delays and difficulties students experience obtaining a child life internship. Improved awareness, communication, and collaboration between these groups would be a strong first step in addressing the profession’s need to improve the documented job crisis in child life. Read it for free now: https://ow.ly/Y1ar50Qa3EV

In our latest episode of Making College Worth It, we visit about students' lifewide writing in college, including writing for college courses, internships, work, civic activities, and more. https://buff.ly/46CJUlx

The 2023-2024 CIERP Annual Report is out now! We're excited to share our annual report, highlighting our research accomplishments, global policy impact, and collaborative efforts over the past year. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve achieved: ➡ 51 Publications, 62 Media Mentions, and 45 Blogs authored by our dedicated faculty, staff, and students. ➡ 18 Events and Workshops organized, covering critical topics such as clean energy, climate finance, adaptation, global health policy, and transboundary water cooperation. ➡ 40 Capstone Projects supervised, showcasing innovative student work and research. ➡ 16 Travel Awards granted to students, enabling participation in major conferences and expanding their professional networks. ➡ 8 Student Internships funded, providing valuable hands-on experience in the field. Read the full report for more details on our work and impact over the past year: https://lnkd.in/ewSRwQbv

On #UGAFinancialPlanning | I just received a message from a dear friend about a fantastic experience he is having with a UGA student who is interning with their firm. Where are our other #UGAFinancialPlanning students interning this summer? Please feel free to leave a comment below. Cheers! #WeAreFacs

Takeover alert! 🚨 Meet Adnerys L. Burgos López, a #SEASIslandsAlliance undergraduate student at the Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico - Recinto Metropolitano. Adnerys is taking over our social media next week to share updates from #CERF2023! "My goal and personal expectation is to complete my biology degree in 2025, so I can finally look for 'what's next' in my professional career. As a hobby I like to paint, listen to music, and watch series. What I hope to get out of this program is to extend my knowledge about future research and internship opportunities," says Adnerys.

🌟 EJE #SummerIntern 🌟 Aastha Vasisht's work focused on several impactful projects including conducting a landscape analysis of other countries' energy justice policies, comparing them to our own and identifying best practices. Read more about the great work she is doing with #EJE.