Well Workplace University
Changing Lives and Transforming Organizations
The Wellness Councils of America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles for all Americans, especially through health promotion activities at the worksite. For over a decade, we have been providing practical guidance to hundreds of companies who are interested in learning more about the art and science of designing and delivering results-oriented worksite wellness programs. What is Well Workplace University?
Well Workplace University is an internationally recognized learning opportunity where business leaders, health care professionals, and wellness practitioners come together to learn the art and science of building world-class worksite wellness programs. Utilizing our trademarked training blueprint known as the "Well Workplace" process, participants are immersed in the "real world" of worksite wellness.
Drawing from the actual experiences and practices of North America's best run corporate wellness programs, this unique training opportunity exposes participants to an internationally recognized framework for building comprehensive health promotion initiatives.
Because Well Workplace University is designed to equip participants with both the "theory behind the thinking" as well as the important "how-to's," participants walk away from this training with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently design and deliver worksite wellness programs that do what they're supposed to — produce results.
The Well Workplace University Curriculum
By attending this dynamic training event, participants learn "Wellness the WELCOA Way." Incorporating the critical benchmarks of successful programs, this training is presented in a systematic and logical sequence that zeroes in on:
Why Should Someone Attend Well Workplace University?
You'll master a worksite wellness model that produces results. Incorporating the seven critical benchmarks of successful programs, this training presents a systematic framework that can be easily incorporated into any organizational setting.
The training materials are first rate. As a result of attending Well Workplace University, each participant will walk away with a comprehensive set of materials that will keep them on track for months to come.
The trainers are simply the best — period. Under the direction of Michael Samuelson and Dr. David Hunnicutt, you'll learn from some of the most respected trainers in North America. With decades of collective experience in worksite health promotion, participants get only the best of the best information.
The case studies and examples are drawn from real life settings. Using a case study and best practice approach, all information and examples are drawn from real life situations. From Union Pacific Railroad's return on investment strategy to Townsend Engineering's remarkable participation rates, attendees get an inside look at some of the most inspiring wellness programs of our time.
The networking is unparalleled. Throughout the training, we've built time into the agenda for participants to meet and share ideas with other business and health professionals in attendance. As a result of attending Well Workplace University, participants immediately get plugged into a national network of professionals who are dedicated to building healthier places to work.
The value is unbeatable. When all is said and done, the experience of attending Well Workplace University is simply unbeatable.
The Outcome of Well Workplace University
In addition to learning how to design and deliver a results-oriented worksite wellness program, Well Workplace University culminates in an examination of the Well Workplace Awards initiative. Driven by a rigid set of criteria, companies who have completed this training are eligible to compete for the coveted WELCOA Well Workplace Award. In fact, as a result of attending Well Workplace University, hundreds of organizations have gone on to receive either a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award and are now being recognized as some of America's healthiest companies.
Here are some of our recent success stories:
The Company We Keep
Over the course of the past five years, WELCOA has helped hundreds of companies to gain international recognition. Check out some of our distinguished Well Workplace Award winners:
Wellness the WELCOA Way
Contrary to popular belief, establishing a worksite wellness initiative does not require the investment of millions of dollars to build a company fitness center. Nor does it mean strong-arming your employees into adopting lifestyles that just don't fit their personalities.
At the Wellness Councils of America, we believe that worksite wellness is a process by which organizations of all kinds can make work a better, healthier and more meaningful experience for everyone involved.
And, if it's done right, the payoffs can be significant.
As a result of Well Workplace University, you'll learn how to develop a wellness program that's perfect for your organization.
What Do Participants Learn?
Through Well Workplace University participants learn:
