Lifelong Learning Initiative
The Lifelong Learning Initiative works to create a valued, supportive, ongoing relationship among partners that connects resources, enhances a culture of lifelong learning among public health workers, and facilitates increased public health preparedness and response capacity.
Lifelong learning partners include NCCPHP, the North Carolina Institute for Public Health, the UNC School of Public Health, the North Carolina Division of Public Health, and 16 local public health agencies.
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Alamance Buncombe Cabarrus Carteret Catawba Cherokee Craven Dare Gaston Harnett Hertford New Hanover Northampton Pamlico Wilkes Yadkin |
Lifelong Learning Objectives
- Assess the public health workforce to recognize training needs
- Determine appropriate training plans for individuals and the organization
- Implement a training plan in preparedness and core public health competencies
- Ensure access to lifelong learning for the public health workforce
Resources for Lifelong Learning Counties
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Public Health Workforce Development System: PublicHealthPreparedness.org
Public Health Workforce Training Plan Template (PDF)
Plan for Workforce Development (Word) (PDF)
Lifelong Learning Bulletin Board: Just print out and post the resources below to create an "instant" resource center, or customize these templates to meet your agency's needs.
- Bulletin board layout template (Word) (PDF)
- Bulletin board title (Word) (PDF)
- PublicHealthPreparedness.org poster (request 11x17" poster)
- NCCPHP Training Web Site poster (request 11x17" poster)
- Essential Public Health Services (Word) (PDF)
- Emergency Preparedness Competencies (Word) (PDF)
- Featured Resource background (Word) (PDF)
- Featured Training background (Word) (PDF)
- Upcoming Events background (Word) (PDF)
Lifelong Learning Toolkit: This resource for local health departments contains information on training resources, examples of best practices from other local health departments in North Carolina, and templates for Lifelong Learning practices. View the Lifelong Learning Toolkit.
Lifelong Learning Conference: "The Key to a Prepared Workforce: Public Health Lifelong Learning Conference" was held in April 2006 and showcased best practices for workforce development in North Carolina's local health departments. Learn more and view conference presentations.