Maryland-approved training
WVW Academy prepares learners to support individuals, families, and communities through culturally responsive education, advocacy, resource navigation, outreach, and care coordination.
Program overview
The program combines live instruction, independent and asynchronous learning activities, assignments, assessments, and supervised field experience.
Class size
Each training session requires a minimum of four enrolled learners and is limited to a maximum of 25 learners.
This intentionally small cohort structure supports discussion, instructor access, peer learning, and meaningful feedback.
Delivery format
The program is currently delivered entirely online.
WVW Academy intends to introduce hybrid delivery in the future. Hybrid attendance is not currently available unless explicitly announced for a specific cohort.
Program structure
Learning and support
Build skills in education, advocacy, outreach, resource navigation, communication, care coordination, and culturally responsive community support.
Small cohorts create space for instructor access, peer learning, discussion, and meaningful feedback throughout the program.
CHWs may work across public health, healthcare, community organizations, human services, outreach programs, and care-navigation settings.
Enrollment status
WVW Academy is preparing its next Community Health Worker cohort. Confirmed dates, tuition, application requirements, and orientation information are announced before applications reopen.
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Receive confirmed cohort dates, tuition, application requirements, and orientation information when enrollment reopens.