Preparing to Protect the Workforce of Tomorrow

If you are interested in a health-related career, take this opportunity to learn the scientific principles and practice of occupational and environmental safety and health. An application and letter of recommendation should be submitted by Friday, May 16th.

Why attend? Did you know that:

• Each day an average of 15 people die due to workplace hazards in the US alone?
• 1 in 3 Americans believe nothing can be done to prevent accidental injuries
• Approximately 9,000 workers are treated in ER because of occupational injuries
• Industry death rates are higher for Hispanics than white and black workers
• Workers’ compensation costs for industry exceeds $80 billion each year

Environmental and occupational health and safety professionals are at the frontline to protect workers from injuries and illnesses. A safer, healthier workforce is a good thing - for everyone.

Who can attend? This new, innovative institute is open to undergraduate students in engineering, the sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), nursing and health sciences programs. Enrollment will be limited to students that have completed 3 years of college and have a 3.0 GPA or above. An application and letter of recommendation should be submitted by Friday, May 16th.

Click here for more information about the Environmental & Occupational Safety & Health Institute