The public health workforce crisis isn't coming – it's here. Retirements, burnout, and competing opportunities have left many departments struggling to maintain essential services while new challenges like climate change and health equity demand expanded expertise.

Our workforce development planning helps departments conduct systematic capacity assessments, using innovative tools and methodologies that go beyond traditional approaches. We identify critical competency gaps and develop targeted strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining the talent you need – all while ensuring full PHAB compliance.

We recognize that workforce challenges vary dramatically between a small rural health department and a large metropolitan agency. Our flexible approach adapts to your specific context, budget constraints, and organizational culture while maintaining alignment with current PHAB standards. We consider both traditional roles and emerging positions to ensure that your workforce development plan addresses equity, cultural competency, and professional growth opportunities for staff at all levels.

Meeting the immediate needs in your community while positioning your department for future public health challenges and opportunities – that’s the value proposition of an innovative, sustainable workforce development plan from Ascendient.