Workforce Development and Training
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NACCHO is committed to a competent workforce in local health departments (LHDs). NACCHO offers a variety of workshops and trainings, supports and promotes leadership development and core competency efforts, and engages in national policy discussions to address pressing public health workforce issues.
Local health departments can provide professional development opportunities for entry-level staff through the Public Health Apprentice Program (PHAP). CDC's Office of State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support, Workforce Development Branch is seeking proposals for 50 field-based assignments for the program. A two-page letter of intent is due by March 26. Find out more about PHAP and getting involved. More » 
A new Center for Excellence poll finds that most Americans are unaware that state and local public health departments are facing a serious shortage of skilled professionals, which could put the health and lives of citizens at risk. More » 
Local Health Department Workforce Profile
This report summarizes information collected in the 2005 Profile study to examine several aspects of the LHD workforce, including characteristics of workers, potential workforce shortages, and workforce training.
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