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Training Partner Community Connection

Public health laboratory training professionals are encouraged to connect with APHL’s wider Training Partner Community to expand their networks and optimize their access to training materials, resources and information.

Questions?

Contact the Training and Education team: [email protected]

Training Community Opportunities​​​

APHL provides a number of opportunities for the community to engage with each other and receive timely information and resources. Please note, these opportunities are restricted to governmental laboratory staff. 

Training Partner Connection Newsletter

Visit the Training Partner Connection Newsletter page to read previous issues and subscribe to our monthly email newsletter, which highlights topics of interest to the training community.

Training Partner Connection Newsletter:

FEBRUARY 2026

Find Your Community

APHL’s ColLABorate Online Communities provide an opportunity to connect with others working in the same field or with similar areas of interest. Submit a request to join one of our communities (instructions for making an account, below):

  • Training Partner (TrP) Community
    Submit a request to join
    A forum for connecting trainers and workforce professionals from governmental laboratories. Members can post questions/answers, access resource materials and interact with others in the community about training, education and outreach. Receive information about biannual Training Partner national calls.
  • Chemical Threat Workgroup
    Submit a request to join
    This collaborative workgroup discusses chemical threat preparedness practices and outreach activities.

Training Community Connection R​equest

Use the request form below to:

  • Provide input and insight into training issues or needs from our training community, such as:
    • Feedback about problems with laboratory testing of public health significance that might have training implications
    • Information on needs for training on new laboratory equipment or procedures
  • Sign up to participate in the TrP Community opportunities above.

Note: If you do not have an APHL account, you will need to create an account (using your work email address) before submitting an APHL Training Community Connection Request. Contact [email protected] with any login or account questions.

Submit a Training Community Connection Request

Real-Time Training Needs Assessment

You can complete a very brief survey to share what you need for training, as you need it. Your input directly shapes future APHL training offerings and resources. It also helps APHL refine and share valuable resources you may have missed.

Training Resources