Office of Workforce Development
The Office of Workforce Development (WFD) is responsible for the
coordination of department-wide education and training programs, processes
and related tools. WFD coordinates efforts across the Department to
maximize the use of limited resources to ensure that our workforce is
competent and capable of carrying out the Departments mission. Increased
workforce effectiveness, efficiency and cost savings are achieved by:
Coordinating and maintaining DOH education and training programs,
tools and other resources
Ensuring that training and education efforts are aligned to Public
Health Core Competencies, the Ten Essential Public Health Services, and
the Departments Strategic Plan.
Coordinating a Workforce Development Advisory Council that guides
and advises on the direction and priorities of the office.
Coordinating and managing the Distance Learning Network that
includes the:
Learning Resource Library
Satellite Broadcasting system
Video Conferencing Network
Online Journals
Learning Management System
WFD Web pages
Managing and improving the Departments Distance Learning Network.
WFD utilizes a workgroup of representatives from across the Department
to assist in system maintenance, upgrades and improvements.
Coordinating, maintaining or assisting with processes and policies
that affect the required education and training of Department staff.
Coordinating and managing Leadership training for department staff,
with a focus on basic and advanced Leadership training opportunities for
supervisors and managers.
Identifying and reducing duplication of efforts through:
Collaboration with other agencies and organizations to expand
education and training opportunities for DOH staff. This is achieved
through participation in an interagency Training Directors quarterly
meeting and other venues (for example, American Society for Training and
Development, National Association of City and County Health Officials,
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials).
Establishing and maintaining a list of DOH staff involved with
training coordination, development and delivery. WFD hosts regular
conference calls to allow for ongoing communication of model practices,
needs and available resources across the Department.
Office of Workforce Development
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Bin B-09
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
(850) 245-4008
(850) 245-4747 facsimile
