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Community Health Worker Training and Apprenticeship Program

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Training & Apprenticeship Program offers training and assistance to new and experienced CHWs across Arkansas. Partnering employers will co-sponsor new CHWs as field-placement trainees or apprentices. Trainees will complete 160 hours of tailored education while completing 1 year of on-the-job training with their registered field-placement site in Arkansas.

Program Details

160 hours of Classroom Education

  • 80 hours of initial coursework in a two-week class, provided both in-person and through telelearning from your work-site
  • 80 hours of continued education to be completed over the 12-month training period

Learn while you earn:

  • 2,000 hours (1 year) of on-the-job training
  • Trainee’s full salary to be covered by employer

Training costs are covered by the CHW Training & Apprenticeship Program

  • Includes tuition, technology costs, and lodging for in-person training

A CHWTAP Mentor will be assigned to each CHW Trainee to support them in their position.

Wrap around services may be provided to assist trainees.

What is a Community Health Worker?

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For New CHWs

We offer a training program for NEW CHWs, who have no training or experience in the CHW field. Click the button below to fill out the CHW Training Program Application.

CHW Interest Form

For Experienced CHWs

We offer core training for experienced CHWs who have received some training or have experience as a CHW. Click the button below to fill out our CHW Training Program Application.

CHW Interest Form

For Employers

To connect with us about this program, please reach out to: CHWTAP@uams.edu

Questions?

To speak with someone about your eligibility and about entering the Community Health Worker field, email us at CHWTap@uams.edu.

Partners

The CHW Training & Apprenticeship Program relies on numerous partners who help place and train CHWs.

Contact Us

To learn more about the Community Health Worker Training & Apprenticeship Program, email us at CHWTAP@uams.edu.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3,000,000 and is 100% financed with the federal award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.