Community Health Worker

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

Community Health Workers (CHWs) connect community members with vital resources and help them navigate healthcare and social service systems to ensure they receive the care they need.

CHWs serve in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, and community health centers, to name a few.

Program Details:

Classes start Thursday, June 5, 2025, and end Friday, November 7, 2025.
Online classes are held one evening per week from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and on select Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm.
6-week internship starts Monday, September 1, 2025, and ends Friday, October 10, 2025.

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

The program begins on June 5th, so apply before the May 14th application deadline!

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Green Cadre

Health Cadre

Impact Cadre

Information Technology Cadre

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Community Health Worker Program Application (June 2025)

Today's Date
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I. Contact Information
Full Name*
First Last
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
We will use this email address as the primary mode of communication with you.
Enter Email Confirm Email
Are you 18 years of age or older?*
You must be at least 18 to participate in the CHW training program.
- Yes
Are you a citizen of the United States?*
- Yes
- No
Are you authorized to work in the United States?*
- Yes
- No
MALES ONLY - Have you registered for Selective Service?
- Yes
- No
II. Education Information
Name of High School Attended*
High School's Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Dates of High School Attendance*
Enter both the Start Date AND End Date (Example: 08/17/2009 to 05/25/2012)
Did you graduate high school?*
- Yes
- No
Name of College Attended
College's Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Dates of College Attendance
Enter both the Start Date AND End Date (Example: 08/27/2012 to 05/15/2015)
Did you graduate college?*
- Yes
- No
III. Please answer the following questions completely:
1. Why are you thinking of becoming a CHW?*
2. Why do you think you are a good candidate for the CHW Training Program?*
3. What are you looking to gain from your experience in the CHW Training Program?*
4. Tell us about any community-related activities in which you are participating.*
5. If employed, describe your current work situation and responsibilities.*
6. Will the CHW classes and internship schedule effect your current employment?*
(Note: Online classes are from 6:00 PM -9:00 PM; Saturday in-person classes are from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM.)
- Yes
- No
7. How did you hear about the CHW program?*
- Monterey County Works Representative
- Social Media
- Flyer
V. Certification
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in termination in the training program.
Applicant's Signature*

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Community Health Worker

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

Community Health Worker Program Application (June 2025)

I. Contact Information

II. Education Information

III. Please answer the following questions completely:

V. Certification