Community Health Worker Program

Monterey County Workforce Development Board Community Health Worker (CHW) Training Program

About CHWs:
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers who have a close understanding of the community they serve. This trusting relationship enables them to serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. Community Health Workers also build individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. (American Public Health Association, 2008)


Program Details:

  • Classes start Thursday, November 9, 2023, and end Sunday, April 24, 2024
  • Online classes are held 1-2 evenings per week from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm and on select Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
  • 5-week internship beginning in March 2024 and ending in early April 2024


If you have questions or require assistance, please contact:
Orlando Elizondo
Monterey County Workforce Development Board
831-245-3521
ElizondoO1@co.monterey.ca.us


SPACE IS LIMITED – Apply today to take a step toward broader career opportunities, higher wages, and a rewarding position!

  • I. Contact Information

  • You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the CHW program.

  • II. Education Information

  • Enter both the Start Date AND End Date (Example: 08/17/2009 to 05/25/2012)
  • Enter both the Start Date AND End Date (Example: 08/27/2012 to 05/15/2015)

  • III. Please answer the following questions completely:

  • (Note: Online classes are held 1-2 evenings per week from 6 pm - 9 pm and on select Saturdays from 10 am - 2:30 pm.)

  • IV. 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.
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Apply online or in person at:

America’s Job Center of California
344 Salinas St, Ste 203, Salinas, CA 93901
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Community Health Worker sitting at computer desk

Program partnership:

This project is funded 90% by Regional Equity and Recovery Partnership (RERP) grants and 10% with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Federal Funds made available to the State of California Employment Development Department by the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration as the Grantor. This WIOA program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program, and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY/CRS: Dial 711.

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