Scholarship Opportunity: Certified Lactation Educator Training

The Center for African American Health and Families Forward Resource Center is pleased to provide scholarships for staff or community members to attend a 4-day Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) training Wednesday, September 16, 5 pm to 8 pm, Thursday, September 17 through Saturday, September 19 from 9 am to 3 pm via Zoom. 

The CLE training will improve your skill base, knowledge, and perspective on breastfeeding. As a lactation educator, you will fill an important role in educating, counseling, and supporting families in your community by providing evidence-based information about lactation and breastfeeding. For more information visit www.CAPPA.net/lactation-educator.

This scholarship is prioritized for people of color. Individuals may apply for scholarship funds as long as they identify as an individual of color and are affiliated with a group or organization through which their expertise will be used to serve communities of color in Colorado. This scholarship opportunity is for Colorado residents only.

The scholarship will cover the cost of the training registration, the textbook for selected applicants, membership fee for one year, the test, and a booklet.

The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Applicants will be notified by Saturday, September 12, 2020.

Apply here for this opportunity!