SECP3: Career Paths in OEHS What You Can Do With This Degree

CM Credit Hours: 1 

An OEHS degree can open doors to far more career opportunities than many students and early professionals realize. Whether your interests lie in industry, government, consulting, healthcare, academia, research, insurance, or emerging nontraditional roles, there are numerous pathways to build a rewarding career while protecting worker health and safety.
This interactive panel discussion brings together professionals from across the OEHS spectrum to share their career journeys, discuss current job opportunities and workforce trends, and provide practical advice for navigating your professional development. Panelists will address common questions about career growth, required skills and credentials, graduate and doctoral education options, and strategies for exploring pathways beyond traditional research-focused careers. Attendees will gain insight into what employers are seeking, how to chart a learning journey that aligns with career goals, and how to identify opportunities that match their interests and strengths.
Bring your questions and join the conversation as experienced OEHS professionals share candid perspectives on the many directions an OEHS degree can take you.

Attendees will learn how to:
• Identify a range of OEHS career pathways across industry, government, consulting, healthcare, academia, insurance, and other sectors.
• Evaluate educational, credentialing, and professional development options that support career advancement.
• Develop a strategy for exploring and pursuing OEHS career opportunities that align with individual interests and goals. 

Introductory

Career Development Pathways

Functional Core Competencies

Education and training

In-person

Student and Early Career Professional Track

Technician

Practical Application

Small Group Discussion