Train With Us

The Greater Flint Health Coalition is committed to providing professional development opportunities for the community. The skills learned via these available training opportunities help us work towards our vision of a healthy Genesee County as participants take the skills with them as they move throughout the community.

Free Healthcare Training

Get the training you need to fill employerselected Top 10 High Demand Healthcare Careers in Genesee County. These include: Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Health Unit Coordinator, Phlebotomy and others in high market demand.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Program components are designed by FHEO Program employers to give participants the background, skills and experience needed to succeed in a health care career.

Qualifying Activities-Career and Academic Assessments; 2 ½ week Healthcare Career Exploration and Work/Life Skills Training

Participants receive

Free Tution: Credential training and required classroom materials are covered
Career Advisement: Support staff to help you succeed in your healthcare training and career
Supportive Services: Assistance with transportation and other services as requested
Empowerment Session: Guest speakers and FHEO Program staff present information on employability skills and other community resources
Job Development Assistance: Interview preparation, resume revision, application assistance, and employer connections

DO I QUALIFY?

Training funds are awarded throughout the year and are based on local employer hiring needs, applicant qualifications, training availability and the following criteria:

Resident of Genesee, Shiawasse, Thumb GST MI Works! service area and eligible for WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker or Youth services
Demonstration of need or experiencing circumstances that make it difficult to focus on a career transition
A compatibility for a career in healthcare — clear criminal background, aptitude and capabilities
Minimum age: 18 years old
High school diploma/GED
Veterans strongly encouraged to apply

Contact the FHEO Program at 810.232.2228 with your questions and to sign up for the next information session.
Get a step ahead. Fill out your program application now!

Apply Online

For questions, contact the FHEO Program at (810) 232-2228 or [email protected] and [email protected]

Are you an employer interested in hosting a youth for a summer work experience? Please fill out our inquiry form. The completed form can be returned to [email protected] and [email protected]

COMMIT TO FIT LUNCH & LEARN

Commit to Fit staff are able to provide lunch & learns on various topics pertaining to health and wellness. Each session can be tailored to better fit your organizations needs. Sessions can run 15-45 minutes, depending on your organizations desired length. Lunch & Learns can be in-person or virtual.

Healthy Snack and Event Planning

Proper nutrition fuels student success but often school-day snacks or special event treats (e.g. for birthday or holiday parties) tend to be comprised of unhealthy, sugar-packed foods. This session will present quick tips and easily accessible resources to assist educators in finding healthy snacks and treats that students will enjoy.

Students and Healthy Eating

Students often resist healthy snacks and not all cafeterias provide and/or encourage healthy choices. Further, students learn not just math or science from educators but also eating and drinking habits. This session will present resources and strategies for helping students navigate the school food environment while also helping educational staff model healthy behaviors.

Staying Active During the School Day

Schools often have little time for adequate recess and teacher shortages can significantly reduce students’ time in gym class. This session will present resources and strategies for helping both students and educators remain active throughout the school day regardless of the weather, the space available or time constraints.

Health Meal Planning

There never seems to be enough time in the week to make a healthy meal, and we often times find ourselves running to the closest fast food joint to pick up lunch. Learn easy, accessible ways to plan and prepare meals for the week, and avoid wasting money on food that is bad for your health and waistline!

Meal Planning on a Budget

Think healthy eating is not affordable? Think again! In this session you will learn tricks and tips to stretch your dollar further while learning about how to prepare healthy meals affordably!

Six Dimensions of Wellness

Did you know that there are six dimensions of wellness? And when one is out of whack, we feel unhealthy, unhappy, or just plan out of whack ourselves! Learn about each of the dimensions, as well as ways to achieve your own wellness.

Nutrition 101

Everyday we hear new health trends, but how do we know what is actually true? Learn the basics of nutrition so that you can learn to tell fact from fiction.

Steps for a Healthy Holiday

Food is a major part of the festivities during the holiday season. The temptations of sweets and high calorie foods are sometimes too much for someone who is trying to eat healthy to resist. Learn tips for a healthy holiday season.

Commit to Fit offers lunch and learns that can be tailored to the unique needs and interests of your organization. Review the flyer for available topics. Contact [email protected]or call (810)232-2228 to inquire.

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Community Health Worker Training

WHAT TO EXPECT

The curriculum is designed to train front line workers to provide culturally responsive services in Michigan communities. The 126 training hours include 25 hours for independent self-study. Independent self- study ensures that the participants are given sufficient time to work on homework, quizzes, projects, and other assignments. To complement the 126 training hours, 40 internship hours (if the participant is not already employed in a CHW role) are required, consisting of field experiences in local. agencies where the focus is for the student to apply and integrate theory into practice. CHWs who are currently employed will complete the internship at their place of work.

CORE COMPETENCIES TRAININGS PROVIDE

CHW Role in Public Health & Health Systems
Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
Navigating Community Resources
Communication Styles & Cultural Responsiveness
Teaching & Capacity-Building
Coordination, Documentation, & Reporting
Healthy Lifestyles
Behavioral Health, Substance Use & Disorders

For Registration

The Greater Flint Health Coalition provides Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) certification training to anyone interested in becoming a Community Health Worker. Those interested in participating in a future training can email [email protected] to stay up-to-date on training information.

Narcan Training

Know More: Opioid Overdose Prevention Project is a program of the Mental Health and Substance Use Initiatives of the Greater Flint Health Coalition. The Know More project offers opioid overdose prevention education and Naloxone (Narcan) administration training to individuals (one-on-one), small groups (workplace or organizations), and large groups (conferences/large trainings).
The training includes information on:

Overview of Substance Use Disorder, Opioids, Stigma, and Harm Reduction
How to identify signs and symptoms of potential overdose
How to administer Naloxone (Narcan)
How to access Naloxone (Narcan)
The Genesee County Quick Response Team (QRT)

At the end of the training, all participants receive Naloxone (Narcan) kits, which include signs of overdose, how to respond, and instructions for administration. If you are interested in learning more and/or scheduling a training, please email [email protected]