Community Health Worker

Want to help your Monterey County neighbors lead healthier lives? Become a Community Health Worker!

Community Health Workers (CHWs) connect people with healthcare, social services, and local resources to help them lead healthier lives.

They help people understand their options, find support, and get the care they need. They serve their communities in settings such as health clinics, hospitals, and community health centers.

YOUR TRAINING AT A GLANCE

• Classes are on Mondays and Tuesdays from February 22, 2027, to May 17, 2027.
• Both online and in-person classes.
• Online classes will be 3 hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• In-person classes will be 4.5 hours: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
• 20-hour internship at your place of employment must be completed.

PLEASE NOTE: All participants must secure release time from their employer, in writing, before being accepted into the program.

Questions? Contact us!
Orlando Elizondo: (831) 245-3521.

APPLY TODAY! The application deadline is December 18, 2026!