Public Health Youth Ambassadors

Since PHYAP’s inception, the program is proud to have partnered with three outstanding Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), where our Community Health Worker curriculum is offered during day sessions: John R. Lewis High School, Justice High School, and Mount Vernon High School. Students who qualify can take part in lessons and hands-on activities led by trained PHYAP facilitators three days a week during their advisory period.

For high-school aged students who do not attend Lewis, Mount Vernon, or Justice but wish to become a Youth Ambassador, program sessions are offered outside of regular class hours at the Fairfax County Government Center. Evening classes are held Monday through Thursday each week, while our weekend class is held each Saturday morning.

PHYAP’s Alumni program is a vital initiative component that provides graduates with unlimited access to advanced learning tools, job support, and professional resources capable of broadening each individual’s horizons, while also solidifying their long-term post-secondary school and/or career aspirations.

Your exposure will include pathways to the resources that can make either dream possible, including:

• subject matter expert access,
• health-care related videos,
• interesting articles,
• and presentations.

There will also be opportunities to volunteer and enhance your skills through competitions.

Whether attending college, finding an internship, or landing the right job is at the top of your list, PHYAP’s Alumni program is designed to serve as a conduit to the information and resources you’ll need to succeed through each stage of your secondary school and career journey.

PHYAP is proud of its ability to train and position students so they can help improve health outcomes across the entire community. Our graduates have applied what they learned in their studies and community health projects to help neighbors get health care, find translation services, and access health education materials that fit their culture and language. Learn about some of the great things students are doing and how their PHYAP mindset is making a big difference in the community.

Mentors are an effective way for students to grow, while, simultaneously strengthening their personal and professional profiles. 

PHYAP’s Mentorship program provides exciting hands-on opportunities for students to enhance their skills by linking with like-minded peers and professionals who volunteer their time and expertise so young people like you can thrive and grow.

Our goal is to nurture this environment in ways that allow participants to gain the background knowledge, confidence, and exposure that breed success.

The Public Health Youth Ambassador Program is a collaborative effort whose focus lies in addressing health disparities and other critical health literacy needs across Fairfax County. Initially supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health, the program is continually seeking ways to strengthen its network of dedicated partners and funding sources.