{"id":1288,"date":"2026-10-01T09:27:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T15:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/latinxvoces.org\/summit\/?post_type=session&#038;p=1288"},"modified":"2026-10-05T20:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T02:59:00","slug":"expanding-training-and-workforce-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"session","link":"https:\/\/latinxvoces.org\/summit\/session\/expanding-training-and-workforce-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Expanding Training and Workforce Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GET PHIT Internship Program was developed as part of a broader effort to diversify and strengthen the public health informatics workforce. This session highlights program outcomes and shares lessons learned from supporting interns, including minority and first-generation college students, through hands-on learning experiences. Participants will gain insight into the role of partnerships in building sustainable internship opportunities and workforce development pathways. 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