Strengthen Workforce Skills and Implementation Capacity
At the Center for Wellness and Nutrition, we deliver practical, evidence-based training and technical assistance that strengthens workforce capacity and program implementation.
Strategic Planning
Our services are structured, equity-centered, and results-driven, designed to enhance competencies, build organizational infrastructure, and support measurable outcomes across public health and wellness initiatives. Whether you need professional development workshops, customized team training, or ongoing technical support for program development and systems change, we provide structured, fee-based engagements that translate learning into sustained impact.
Professional Development Workshops
Build Applied Skills for Public Health Practice
Customized sessions to strengthen knowledge and applied skills in health promotion, behavior change, evaluation, and health equity.
What We Offer:
- Interactive workshops for staff, volunteers, and leadership teams
- Training in chronic disease prevention, nutrition, physical activity, behavioral health, and wellness program implementation
- Skill-building for PSE change leadership and coalition facilitation
- Virtual and in-person delivery options
Deliverables:
- Training materials and participant toolkits
- Pre- and post-training assessments
- Summary report of learning outcomes with implementation recommendations
- Practical tools to support immediate application
Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
Structured support to strengthen program design, implementation systems, and long-term sustainability.
What We Offer:
- Program planning and implementation strategy
- PSE change infrastructure development
- Training-of-trainers (TOT) and workforce development
- Hands-on advisory support for equity integration
- Coaching for SNAP-Ed, school wellness, and community initiatives
Deliverables:
- Actionable implementation plans that include training components
- Staff coaching and follow-up support
- Tools, templates, and resource libraries
- Capacity assessment with sustainability roadmap
Customized Training & Cohort Programs
Tailored solutions for your organization’s unique needs, including hybrid approaches and multi-session curricula.
What We Offer:
- Needs assessment and curriculum design aligned with your goals
- Practical, evidence-based content with applied exercises
- Cohort-based learning models
- Integrated evaluation to measure learning outcomes
Deliverables:
- Customized training curriculum and facilitator guide
- Participant toolkits, templates, and applied learning resources
- Cohort facilitation plan and engagement framework
- Pre- and post-training assessment summary
- Final report with recommendations for continued capacity building
How We Work
- Capacity Assessment – We identify training needs, organizational readiness, and implementation gaps.
- Strategy & Design – We develop a customized training and advisory plan aligned with your program and equity goals.
- Delivery & Coaching – We facilitate sessions, provide coaching, and supply structured tools and resources.
- Evaluation & Sustainability – We measure learning outcomes and strengthen systems to ensure long-term impact
Why Organizations Choose Our Training and Technical Assistance Services
- Proven experience strengthening public health workforce capacity. For more than 15 years, we have supported program design, implementation, evaluation, and capacity building across nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and wellness initiatives.
- Equity-centered training translated into practical implementation. We design community-centered, culturally responsive learning experiences and evaluations that equip teams to apply skills effectively and achieve measurable outcomes.
- Integrated advisory support for publicly funded initiatives. We have collaborated with and supported federal, state, and local programs — including SNAP-Ed and chronic disease prevention efforts — to strengthen program quality and implementation systems.
- Trusted partner across sectors. Our work aligns with federal agencies such as CDC and USDA, state partners including California Department of Social Services (CalFresh Healthy Living), and national and local public health organizations.
- Structured evaluation and measurable learning outcomes. We assess training impact, track implementation progress, and provide recommendations to strengthen long-term organizational capacity.
Ready to Strengthen Your Team and Programming?
Let us help you build the skills, infrastructure, and systems needed for measurable and sustainable impact.
