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the store and conduct annual WIC training with store personnel. The training must be documented, and the documentation must be on file for all store personnel. The documentation must clearly indicate WIC training, employee name, and date the training was conducted. Non-Agreement Renewal Year: Training is conducted through written material. All vendors shall receive written training instructions/materials via mail from the State WIC Office. An acknowledgement form will be included with the training. All vendors must complete and sign the acknowledgement form by the due date indicated. The vendor must have at least two (2) store representatives submit a training acknowledgement form to the State WIC Office to meet the annual training requirement. Failure to have at least two (2) store representatives submit a training acknowledgement form prior to the due date may result in the termination of the Alabama WIC Vendor Agreement.

The individual completing the acknowledgement form is required to conduct annual WIC training with store personnel. The training must be documented, and the documentation must be on file for all store personnel. The documentation must clearly indicate WIC training, employee name, and date the training was conducted. Employee Training Requirements Employee training should be conducted during the onboarding stage for new employees and at least yearly for existing employees. Training documentation should be readily available either physically or digitally within the store’s premises. This documentation must indicate the employee’s name, the date of training, and specifically say WIC training.

New employees should review the training video found at https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/alphtn/featured/wic-vendor-training.html to gain a better understanding of WIC, policy and procedures, and other WIC information.

The State WIC Office publishes Vendor Information Publications (VIPs) quarterly. These VIPs may be used as a training opportunity for existing employees. All employees should have access to the VIPs and should review them for program information and/or updates.