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Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
Upcoming trainings
Register now! Level 4 lactation skills day in Marshall
This training is an in-person designated breastfeeding expert skills day for WIC staff and partners.
The training is for WIC staff who need to complete Level 4 training and is also open to those who have already completed the full WIC Breastfeeding Curriculum and want more hands-on experience. This training can be shared with your community partners.
Register quickly, spots are limited! For registration visit mwrtrainings.com
Training information:
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Monday, June 30: Virtual morning session.
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Monday, July 21: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., In-person designated breastfeeding expert skills day in Marshall.
For more details visit USDA Breastfeeding Curriculum Trainings page.
Questions: Contact Rosie Pierce-Martin.
Preventing workplace violence webinar
Register for “What about us? Preventing violence for health care professionals.”
Presenter: Vikki Sanders, Principal Safety Consultant for the OSHA Consultation Unit at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
When: Aug. 29, 9-10 a.m.
Details: Learn how to plan for and prevent the unexpected in the workplace, recognition of escalating behavior, basic de-escalation techniques with emphasis on verbal intervention, and reporting procedures and resources.
Questions: Contact Carole Kelnhofer.
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Enhancing your skills with interpreters
Register for the Supporting Newcomer Health Workshop: Enhancing your skills with interpreters
Looking to improve your skills and confidence of working with interpreters, join the University of Minnesota for a free training as they share how to effectively collaborate with a professional interpreter during one of interactive workshops listed below. Each workshop is two hours in length on Zoom.
This training is after hours, so work with your supervisor to balance your hours.
- Tuesday, July 22
- Wednesday, July 23
- Tuesday, Aug. 5
- Wednesday, Aug. 6
All dates will have two trainings offered at:
- Option 1: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Option 2: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Note: Each event has a capacity of 50 attendees.
The week ahead
Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage.
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
Thursday, June 19 - Juneteenth (State office closed)
Friday, July 4 (State office closed)
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