Internship Academy

Internship Academy Promotional Toolkit

VDH Internship Academy Application Information

The VDH Internship Academy is a structured 10-week program that allows current or recent students to explore what it is like to work at VDH. Interns will work directly within a program area or at a local health department on projects where they'll be immersed as part of the team. 

The VDH Internship Academy website is now live and can be found here. The application link can be found here

Applications will open on Friday, December 22, 2023, and will close January 31, 2024. Applicants accepted into the Academy should expect to hear back by early March 2024. 

Promotional Poster and Videos

Feel free to create your own posts using these promotional materials or use the social media toolkit provided below for "plug and play" graphics and post copy.

📽️ Videos

The following videos are the same video with two different audio options. Share your favorite with your community! 


📄Promotional Poster

The poster to the left can be found at the following link. It is a PDF file, but you can also right click on the image to the left and save it to your computer as a jpg file. 


#️⃣Hashtags

#WhatsYourFutureWednesday

#VDHInternshipAcademy

Social Media Toolkit

💡How to Use


Share any of these posts or graphics on your social media. If you're posting on Wednesdays along with us, use the hashtag #WhatsYourFutureWednesdays. Share the post along with one of the videos posted above, the Internship Academy logo, or with one of the social media graphics to the right.

#️⃣ Post 1 - 12.22.23

Are you passionate about #PublicHealth? Want hands-on experience in a dynamic environment? Apply for the #VDHInternshipAcademy & kickstart your career today! Learn more and apply at: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/human-resources/internships/vdh-internship-academy/ 


#️⃣ Post 2 - 12.27.23

Unleash your passion for community well-being! The #VDHInternshipAcademy offers unique opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to the health of Virginians. Apply now and become part of the change: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/human-resources/internships/vdh-internship-academy/ 


#️⃣ Post 3 - 01.03.24

Still searching for your future direction? Perhaps you should turn right into #PublicHealth! Take a chance to find out with the #VDHInternshipAcademy. Apply now at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/human-resources/internships/vdh-internship-academy/ 


#️⃣ Post 4 - 01.10.24

Embark on an enriching journey toward a career in #PublicHealth. Whether you’re interested in epidemiology, health education, or administration, the #VDHInternshipAcademy provides real-world experiences to ignite your passion. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/human-resources/internships/vdh-internship-academy/ 


#️⃣ Post 5 - 01.17.24

Jobs at VDH aren’t just for science majors! From finance to communications, you can find your future at VDH. Current or recent college students are encouraged to apply to the #VDHInternshipAcademy. Applications are now open at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/human-resources/internships/vdh-internship-academy/ 


#️⃣ Post 6 - 01.24.24

Did you know you can learn about our 26 interns’ experiences from the 2023 #VDHInternshipAcademy? Check out what they learned, where they interned, their passions and their poster presentations at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/human-resources/internships/internship-academy-cohort-1/ 


#️⃣ Post 7 - 01.31.24

Applicants to the #VDHInternshipAcademy can choose from 38 different program areas. Have you applied yet? Applications are now open at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/human-resources/internships/vdh-internship-academy/.

Logo Files

To use these files, right click on the image and save it to your computer. You can also download all of the files here.