Coppin State University Center Announce Strategic Partnership with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT

Coppin State Career and Professional Services and Eagle Achievement Center announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“The agreement between Coppin and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT within the Department of Health and Human Services allows even closer engagement opportunities through the Pathways to Public Service program,” said James Stewart, Associate VP for Student Development and Achievement at Coppin State University. “This program aligns with Coppin’s strong history and programs in the health professions and provides our students knowledge and skills to have access to these career opportunities.  We are thrilled to partner and provide our students with this program, and for HHS to benefit from the talent of our Coppin students.”

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to build lasting partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) Pathways to Public Service Program (PTPS).

“Bringing the Pathways to Public Service Program to Coppin State University will build a sustainable and productive relationship by providing CSU students with opportunities for internships and entry-level positions,” said Lisa Lewis Person, Deputy National Coordinator for Operations, Chief Operating Officer for the ONC. “This agreement offers Coppin State students access to the knowledge necessary to further the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ mission to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans by ensuring the provision of effective health and human services and promoting continuous progress in the scientific foundations of medicine, public health, and social services.”

The Pathway Pathways to Public Service (PTPS) program will equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to be viable candidates in their pursuit of careers in public service through paid internships and entry-level positions. Students will be educated on the mission of HHS, the Federal Government’s Pathways Programs, and the federal hiring process. This pipeline is the first of its kind and will help diverse, qualified, highly motivated students to become the next generation of public servants.