Registered Apprenticeship (RA) is a powerful pathway for Community Health Workers to grow in their profession. Through RA, CHWs gain hands‑on experience supported by structured mentorship from seasoned professionals. This combination of real‑world practice and guided learning helps CHWs strengthen their skills, deepen their understanding of community needs, and build confidence in their ability to navigate health and social service systems.

 

By participating in RA, CHWs expand their knowledge, enhance their capacity to address diverse health challenges, and improve the quality of support they provide to individuals and families. Registered Apprenticeship plays a vital role in CHW development—empowering workers to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the health and well‑being of the communities they serve. 

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What is Apprenticeship?

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Centered on Employer Needs:

• Grow specialized talent

• Workplace-specific training

• Ownership in designing what is learned

• Increased staff retention

Experiential Learning:

• Guided learning while working

• Structured competency attainment

• Mentoring imparts institutional knowledge

Supplemental Instruction:

• Foundational knowledge to complement skill-based

       learning

• Paid release time: employees earn while they learn

Skill Progression Rewarded:

• Wages increase as skills and productivity increase

• Motivates new employees to meet milestones

• Builds confidence

• Goal-oriented

Recognized Credential:

• Acknowledgement of mastering knowledge base and

       competencies

• Accessible career pathway not requiring degree

• Credential of value elevates field