The Training and Education Core creates curricula and trainings that are based upon needs assessments and builds on programs and projects that have been initiated by the Partners and disseminates project results through appropriate professional and community channels.

The curricula and training provides individual residents and population-based groups with knowledge, strategies, and skills that have the potential to increase participation in health-promoting activities including career and other educational opportunities.

One such program is the Resident Health Advocates (RHAs). The RHA training combines leadership and skill-building workshops with health education. Upon completion, program graduates are hired as paid interns by the Boston Housing Authority to provide fellow residents with information and resources about local health services. To learn more about this program click here.

The Training and Education  Core also provides access for Masters in Public Health (MPH) students at BU's School of Public Health (BUSPH) Student Practicum opportunities as well as offer faculty in field practice and service learning that will increase the community's capacity for health promotion.