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.

Program highlights

Themed highlights: We post several themed website updates throughout the year. These updates feature division, program, grantee, and trainee highlights:

• 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

Join our Email lists specific to workforce development