Community Health Worker Program
About the Program
CHWTP provides the necessary MiCHWA-approved training to become a Community Health Worker (CHW), Health Support Worker, or Community Health Aide. Through the specialized education, students concurrently complete 126 hours classroom-based training and 40 internship hours. Students will use their training to become frontline public health workers who are trusted members of the community or who have a close understanding of the community served.
Financial support is available for qualifying candidates.
The CHWTP application is closed for 2024. The application will reopen in late January 2025.
Program Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED (minimum)
- CHWTP Application form
- Basic technology skills (email, navigating the web, working with files, etc.)