NEARS User Annual Training
Each year, in partnership with CDC, we bring together all sites participating in CDC National Environmental Assessment Reporting System (NEARS). The 2025 CDC NEARS Training will include:
- An introduction to CDC NEARS
- A demonstration of CDC NEARS, including how data is reported
- Perspectives from current NEARS Users
- Outbreak investigation training, to include practice conducting environmental assessments
- An overview of how participating in CDC NEARS will help improve your food safety program efficiency and effectiveness
- Steps to register as a CDC NEARS User
Atlanta, Georgia | May 13 - 15, 2025
More travel details will be shared as they are available.
Travel Scholarships
We are currently accepting applications for a travel scholarship to attend the 2025 CDC NEARS User Training.
Travel scholarships are available to NEARS Users and NEARS Explorers (organizations not yet participating in NEARS) from state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions. Travel scholarships include flight, ground transportation, hotel, and per diem.
Continuing Education
Environmental health credential holders can earn NEHA Continuing Education Credits for attending the meeting.
Contact: NEARS@cdc.gov.