A Guide to Building a Climate-Ready Rural Workforce

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This guide focuses on preparing rural local health departments for climate change by building a climate-ready workforce. The guide offers strategies for training workers in new skills needed to handle climate challenges, like extreme weather and changing farming conditions. It also highlights the importance of collaboration between local governments, businesses, and educational institutions to support these efforts.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Keywords: Rural Health; Rural Health Services; Workforce; Climate Change

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Format: Job Aid

Media Type: Document

Institutions: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

Institution Type: Professional Association

Language: English

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