Workforce Training and Development
We invest in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) training and workforce development through awardees in 49 states, 2 jurisdictions, Washington D.C., and two tribal nations. Through partnerships, these investments reach all states and several U.S. territories.
The release of the MCHB strategic plan comes at a time of critical need to build and sustain a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) public health workforce to achieve equity for MCH populations. We encourage the field to engage in dialogue and action around the recommendations published in:
The Maternal and Child Health Journal: Building the MCH Public Health Workforce of the Future: A Call to Action from the MCHB Strategic Plan (February 16, 2022)
News & Events
University of Minnesota MCH Nutrition Program Launches National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course
Announcing the MCH Public Health Academic Journey Project
Posted: April 14, 2022
Using oral interviews with Maternal and Child Health (MCH) faculty and leaders in MCH public health academe, the MCH Public Health Academic Journey Project documents unique paths to and through academia. In these personal stories, MCH academics share various points along their unique journeys, which can help those who are trying to decide if – or when – they may want to pursue an academic career in MCH public health.
This project is a collaboration between the HRSA/MCHB-funded Centers of Excellence in MCH (CoE-MCH), the MCHB-funded MCH Catalyst Programs, and the MCH Navigator with support from the Association of Teachers in MCH (ATMCH)
Program highlights
Themed highlights: We post several themed website updates throughout the year. These updates feature division, program, grantee, and trainee highlights:
- May 2022 featured mental health
- January 2022 featured science, innovation, and quality improvement
- October 2021 featured diversity and health equity
- June 2021 featured interdisciplinary/interprofessional training and practice
- April 2021 featured autism awareness and acceptance
- January 2021 featured workforce development
- October 2020 featured collaboration with Title V
Grantee Spotlights: examples of awardee projects and programs
Trainee Spotlights: stories from current and former trainees
Key resources
For grantees
- Grantee Resources
- New Grantee Orientation Webinar 2021
- Free, competency-based learning and tools through the MCH Navigator
- MCH Leadership Competencies
- Impact and Reporting
For students and trainees
- Trainee Resources: toolkits, leadership development opportunities, creating professional connections, and inspirational stories
- Student Internship Opportunities
Our work in context
- MCH Timeline, tracing the history of MCH in the US since the inception of the Social Security Act in 1935
- Map of workforce training and development currently funded projects
- Links and additional resources