Public health graduates are facing a tough reality: securing employment post-graduation is becoming increasingly challenging. While demand for public health professionals is rising, many recent graduates find themselves struggling to land jobs. A key reason? The gap between academic knowledge and practical skills.
Graduates often leave university with a solid theoretical foundation but lack the hands-on experience employers demand. This skills gap leaves them feeling unprepared and frustrated, with some pointing fingers at their universities for not providing sufficient real-world training.
- Do not blame your university
- Do not blame your mentors who told you public health is lucrative
- Ask yourself, do I have the skills to perform as a public health professional?
- Do something and do it fast!
As the public health landscape evolves, it’s essential for academic institutions to adapt, integrating more practical learning opportunities into their curricula. Programs that emphasize internships, fieldwork, and applied projects can better equip graduates for the workforce, helping them transition from the classroom to impactful careers. Explore Public Health 360 () and liberate yourself.
The challenge is clear, and so is the solution: bridging the gap between theory and practice.
