Apprenticeship Pathways

Community Impact & Health Workforce Apprenticeship

Build a resilient, community-rooted workforce.
Our registered apprenticeship blends paid, on‑the‑job learning with expert coaching, supervisor support, and a recognized credential—so your team delivers measurable results where it matters most.

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*Limited funded seats available for employer partners.

Program at a Glance

  • Paid, on‑the‑job training + weekly related instruction
  • Mentor pairing and monthly supervisor check‑ins
  • Popular Education approach for real-world practice
  • State‑recognized credential; DOL‑aligned standards

90%+

Employer
satisfaction

High ROI

Retention &
productivity

$0 Tuition

For funded
partners

Why This Apprenticeship—Why Now?

Recognized
Credentials

Apprentices earn a state‑recognized CHW credential aligned to U.S. DOL standards—clear skills your organization and partners can trust.

Workforce
Retention

Apprentices earn a state‑recognized CHW credential aligned to U.S. DOL standards—clear skills your organization and partners can trust.

Immediate
Impact

Apprentices earn a state‑recognized CHW credential aligned to U.S. DOL standards—clear skills your organization and partners can trust.

No Tuition
(Limited)

Apprentices earn a state‑recognized CHW credential aligned to U.S. DOL standards—clear skills your organization and partners can trust.

How It Works

  1. Partner Onboarding
    Align goals, roles, and measures of success.
  2. Select Apprentices
    Choose current staff or promising new hires.
  3. On‑the‑Job Training
    Structured skill development with a workplace mentor.
  4. Related Instruction
    Weekly sessions using Popular Education to convert real cases into practice.
  5. Coaching & Check‑Ins
    Monthly support for apprentices and supervisors.
  6. Credential Awarded
    Apprentices complete requirements and earn recognition.

What You Get

  • Skilled CHWs who bridge health & social systems
  • Supervisor toolkit for progress tracking & coaching
  • Leadership development for long‑term capacity
  • Data stories that showcase impact & outcomes
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Curriculum Highlights

Core CHW
Competencies

Communication, advocacy, health education, and resource navigation grounded in cultural humility.

Systems
Navigation

Link communities to health, social, and economic supports; reduce barriers and close care gaps.

Popular
Education

Participatory, problem‑posing methods that convert lived experience into action.

Professional &
Leadership Skills

Team dynamics, documentation, ethics, boundaries, and pathways into advanced roles

FAQs

Yes—for a limited number of funded seats. Availability may vary by cohort.
Monthly check‑ins, a supervisor toolkit, and access to coaching and office hours.
Community‑based organizations, clinics, county agencies, schools, and social service providers that want stronger outreach, follow‑through, and equity outcomes.
Cohorts run year‑round. Book an info call to align timing and reserve funded seats.

Ready to Build Your CHW Workforce?

Last modified: Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 12:03 PM