The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS) and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) leveraged PHIG technical assistance from the Public Health Foundation to develop workforce development plans that will empower their staff to serve their communities effectively and efficiently. These plans prioritize organizational goals, reflect employee needs and preferences, and adhere to the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals. Workforce development plans not only allow any health departments to meet accreditation requirements, these plans will help MDHSS and MHD create a supportive work environment, improve employee retention, and maximize their investment in staff training.