Community Health Worker Training & Apprenticeship Placement Program
Who are community health workers & what do they do?
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play crucial roles in promoting and supporting the health of individuals, families, and communities. They are frontline public health workers who are trusted members of and/or have close understanding of the communities they serve.
This relationship allows them to be a link between health/social services and the community, to facilitate access to services, and to improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. CHWs build trusting relationships with their clients and help to conduct assessments, make referrals, offer health education, navigate complicated systems, and advocate for client’s needs.
Addressing Health Disparities Seminar
Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
September 13, 2025
The goal of the conference is to increase knowledge, skills, and ability of individuals in academia, health professionals and community members in addressing the Social Determinants of Health. This seminar has a particular focus on collaborations and the roles of CHWs.
Apprenticeship
CHW-TAPP also provides classroom learning and “on the job” training through field placement in community-based and community-focused organizations for some of its participants. Participants will receive a stipend during classroom instruction and paid wages from their employer during the apprentice phase.
Limited spots are available. Participants selected for the apprenticeship must be placed in a full-time paid, apprenticeship position at a Nebraska CHWTAPP site.
The registered apprenticeship requires completing 2,000 hours within one year. Participants who complete the apprenticeship will receive a certificate from the Department of Labor. Trainees may be able to continue beyond the one-year apprenticeship at employing agency’s discretion. The registered apprenticeship position will require a driver's license (or a state identification).
Contact us
We look forward to your participation in our Community Health Worker Training Apprenticeship Program.
E-mail us at CPHHE@creighton.edu or phone at 402.280.3833.
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