TMCF/CDC Ambassador Program
3rd Annual TMCF/CDC AMBASSADORS PUBLIC HEALTH WORKSHOP
The CDC/TMCF Ambassador Training & Workshop serves as an opportunity for selected students interested in careers in public health to tour the CDC, shadow staff, and discuss & present relevant topics with senior staff. This year’s conference, held April 22-25, 2013, convened twenty (20) students from TMCF member-schools in Atlanta at the CDC Royal Campus – Century Center. Through a series of workshops, plenary sessions and meetings, this conference provided targeted professional career development and training. Workshops and forums were presented by key CDC and other government representatives.
The CDC took full-advantage of the opportunity to market the agency and share career opportunities within the industry, as well as share valuable information that will better prepare students to compete for jobs within the federal government. The CDC Student Ambassador Training & Workshop served as one key recruitment vehicle for the CDC’s diversity efforts
OVERALL OBJECTIVES
- Increase employment opportunities within CDC for students (undergraduate and graduate) of TMCF member-schools
- Increase mentoring and professional development opportunities to TMCF students in the public health fields
- Increase pipeline of public health professionals in an effort to promote health and disease prevention among youth at TMCF member-schools
- Prepare Students with information to take back to their campuses and serve as CDC Ambassadors
2013-14 CDC Ambassadors
| Bryan |
Blackwell |
Kentucky State University |
| Ja'Darius |
Boyce |
South Carolina State University |
| Aaron |
Cardwell |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
| Lakava |
Craddock |
Albany State University |
| Marcus |
Davis |
Alabama State University |
| Elizabeth |
Ekpo |
Prairie View A&M University |
| Joshua |
Haynes |
Norfolk State University |
| Alliston |
Hester |
Howard University |
| Avery |
Hubbard |
Winston-Salem State University |
| Laurel |
Huffman |
University of Maryland Eastern Shore |
| Brooke |
Lewis |
Alcorn State University |
| Tyna |
McNeil |
South Carolina State University |
| Christopher |
Miller |
Harris-Stowe State University |
| Donta |
Reed |
Mississippi Valley State University |
| Jessica |
Romious |
Alabama A&M University |
| Kahari |
Scott |
Jackson State University |
| Yvonne |
St. Luce |
Grambling State University |
| Gabriell |
Thorne |
Elizabeth City State University |
| Allen |
White |
Texas Southern University |
| Amina |
Wofford |
Tuskegee University |
What Did Students Have to Say About The Workshop?
Bryan Blackwell
“My training experience at the Center of Disease Control and Prevention was outstanding. My reasoning for the descriptive word outstanding was due to the opportunities of shadowing Mr. Duncan, visiting the Emergency Response Center and the King Center, and communicating with fellow workers. The whole tour of the CDC and the workshop training was a rare opportunity that was greatly appreciated. To compliment my experience, I was able to capitalize on the understanding of knowledge that I can use and present to my current institution.”
Ja’Darius Boyce
“Overall this was a great experience! We went over how to make a professional résumé, dressing professionally, and correctly articulating words. I am ready to return June 3, 2014 to start my work in IT Project Management.”
Allison Hester
“This program gave me great insight into what it truly means to work for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. I learned the proper way to spread awareness about public health not only to my community, but globally. Thank you for this great opportunity!”
Laurel Huffman
“The CDC/TMCF Student Ambassador Training and Workshop was truly beneficial to both my personal and professional growth. As a second year attendee, I was able to gain a deeper understanding of the CDC and the programs they offer to students throughout the world. The opportunity to surround myself with like-minded individuals who share a common love for public health awareness was priceless. My experience with TMCF and the CDC has opened several doors for both my personal and professional lives throughout the past years. I honestly can say that the CDC/TMCF Student Ambassador Training and Workshop has made, and will continue to make a great impact in my life.”
Christopher Miller
“My CDC Ambassador Training and Workshop experience was truly phenomenal. Speakers assisted us with our resumes and they gave career development tips that will be extremely beneficial in the near future. I also gained information regarding the CDC and how the organization has assisted in providing a healthier global society. One of the most interesting things that occurred during this training was the experience of shadowing my mentor and seeing first-hand the different departments of the CDC. I also gained hands on experience with the Office of Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE) under the CDC umbrella, which is where my internship will be this summer. This was one of the greatest experiences of my life and I plan on using the information and training to my advantage for future endeavors. I humbly thank the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Center for Disease Control for this amazing opportunity.”
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