Meaningful minutes: WIC skills in 10
Meaningful Minutes- Advancing Textures- Part 2, the next video in the training series, is now available at Meaningful Minutes - WIC Skills in 10. Take a few minutes to check out this or one of the past videos in the series! Time spent viewing the video and discussing the staff questions can be included in the hours required for the CPA Section 4.5: Staff Training annual continuing education.
Action steps:
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Watch the short, on-demand video.
- To view, click on the link for the video title under ‘Meaningful Minutes training videos’ or scroll to the ‘Training videos and worksheets’ section.
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Discuss the questions on the staff worksheet to enhance learning and build skills!
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Review the resources found on the worksheet.
The Meaningful Minutes series is part of the FFY 2026-2027 Nutrition Education Plan goal to enhance WIC staff assessment and counseling skills for common nutrition risks. Watch for more videos to come!
For questions, please reach out to Blair Haesly.
Reminder: August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Breastfeeding Awareness Month is in August. Use these resources to celebrate the month and promote breastfeeding!
These resources are posted on the WIC Communications and Outreach webpage.
Peer counselor office hours - Starting Thursday, Aug. 6
Have a question? Looking for ideas? Want to connect with other peer counselors across the state? Join the State Peer Breastfeeding Coordinator Kristen Bricko for peer counselor office hours on the first Thursday of each month from 10-10:30 a.m., starting August 6.
This is an informal opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, discuss challenging situations, and learn from one another. Whether you stay for the full 30 minutes or just drop in for a few minutes, you're welcome to come and go as your schedule allows.
We hope you'll join us to connect, collaborate, and support one another—we look forward to seeing you there!
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 248 189 552 579 895
Passcode: xQ9zF7HM
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
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.
Monday, Sept. 7 (State office closed for Labor Day.)
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