Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/11/2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Category(ies)

• Community Healthcare Worker

Information Session: Community Health Worker Training Program

LaGuardia Community College’s Division of Adult and Continuing Education is recruiting for the HRSA Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate Training.

This comprehensive program prepares learners to enter or advance in the workplace as a CHW and provides instruction, activities, and a required 125-hour internship.

Past graduates have been hired as CHWs, health coaches, and patient care navigators at recognized health care organizations and hospitals in New York City. NYCHA residents must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalency to apply. In-person evening classes will begin November 4, 2024.

Minimum Application Requirements:

·       Be 18 years or older and seeking full-time employment within the healthcare industry.

·       Obtain a passing score on a reading, writing, and computer assessment.

·       Be a US citizen or a permanent resident.

·       Have a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.

·       Be available to attend IN-PERSON classes on 3 – 4 weekday evenings and Saturday classes for the duration of the training.

·       Have access to computer or laptop to complete assignments.

To apply, you must first attend one of the virtual information sessions for this course. Please register for an info session using the links below:

Date: Wednesday September 11, 2024

Time: 10 AM

Location: Zoom

Follow these steps to register for this event in the NYCHA self-service portal – https://selfserve.nycha.info/

1. Register for online access & log-in to self-service portal https://selfserve.nycha.info/which will allow you to manage your own events.
2. Once you are logged in, Click “View Details.”
3. Click “Opportunity Connect” on the bottom left side.
4. Click “Upcoming Events” on the left side.
5. Select “Query.”
6. Go to the “Event Name” 
7. Type exactly as shown here (case sensitive):LaGuardia HRSA CHW REES Info Session 09-11-2024_10am
8. Press Enter.
9. Click “View Details.“
10. Click “RSVP“
11. Check your email for confirmation once you RSVP. Check “My Events” to see all of your scheduled events.

You can also call the REES Hotline at 718-289-8100 during standard business hours to register for the event.