ACU National Center for Workforce Development & Training
What ACU’s National Center Offers
The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU)’s National Center for Workforce Development and Training offers comprehensive support to health centers and primary care associations nationwide. Our services include customizable training programs, individualized technical assistance, workforce assessment and data analysis, and strategic planning—all designed to strengthen your organization’s workforce capacity.
Here’s What We Can Do for You
Trainings & Development
ACU offers both in-person and virtual training on critical workforce topics including:
- Recruitment Planning & Strategies – Effective sourcing, messaging, and hiring processes
- Retention Strategies – Compensation and benefits design, manager development, and career ladder frameworks
- Onboarding Programs – Creating comprehensive onboarding systems that improve retention and engagement
- Manager and Supervisor Training – Supporting new and emerging managers to lead their peers.
- Leadership Development – Building leadership competencies at all organizational levels both for clinical and non-clinical staff
- Resource Development – Providing duplicatable templates and toolkits to support workforce growth and development
Technical Assistance & Consulting
ACU provides individualized support to help organizations address specific workforce challenges:
- One-on-One Consultation – Customized guidance on recruitment, retention, and organizational development
- Implementation Support & Coaching – Ongoing assistance to ensure successful adoption of workforce strategies
- Problem-Solving & Troubleshooting – Targeted support for urgent or complex workforce issues
Surveys & Data Analysis
ACU conducts customized assessments and provides actionable insights:
- Employee Retention Surveys – Understanding drivers of turnover and engagement
- Organizational Climate & Culture Assessments – Measuring workplace satisfaction and identifying improvement areas
- Workforce Needs Assessments – Analyzing staffing gaps and training needs
- Data Analysis & Benchmarking – Comparative workforce data and trend analysis to inform decision-making
Strategic Planning
ACU provides strategic planning support focused on workforce sustainability:
- Primary Care Association (PCA) Training & Development Plans – Multi-year workforce development strategies aligned with PCA missions and member needs
- Organizational Capacity Building – Strategic frameworks for workforce planning and growth
- Strategic Planning – Supporting organizations to sustainable operational and fiscal viability for the next three-five years
Have a workforce development need not listed here? Just ask! We work with organizations of all sizes and budgets to create customized solutions that fit your resources and goals.
