Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program
- Location: This program is based in the UNT College of Health & Public Service.
- Certification: Though the apprenticeship is optional, completion leads to state certification as a CHW.
- Advantages for Organizations: This program presents a strategic opportunity for organizations to assess the utility of CHWs within their framework. Furthermore, organizations stand to benefit from tax incentives for hosting apprenticeship sites.
- Provisions for Apprentices: Apprentices are endowed with supervision, guided trainings, and a non-wage stipend amounting to $7,500.
Approved by the Department of Labor, the CHW Apprenticeship Program not only offers practical exposure but also paves the way for state certification.