草莓社区

草莓社区 Continuing Education is proud to announce the launch of a new 8-week Community Health Worker (CHW) training program beginning Oct. 1. Designed to be both affordable and accessible, this program provides a low-barrier entry point into the healthcare field 鈥� no prior healthcare experience required. 

The 40-hour certification course prepares students to become Community Health Workers in Nevada. Graduates leave with an in-demand certificate and the skills to help people cut through red tape and access the resources that improve their health and well-being. 

鈥湶葺�社区 is committed to providing high-quality workforce training that meets the needs of both our students and our communities,鈥� said WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe. 鈥淭his new Community Health Worker program not only prepares individuals for meaningful careers but also strengthens healthcare access across our region.鈥� 

The course follows nationally recognized C3 Council standards and is the only weekly in-person CHW training offered in Northern Nevada. Community Health Workers are in demand across clinics, public health programs, schools and justice system services 鈥� and their work is recognized and supported by Medicaid, Medicare, and other agencies. 

鈥淐ommunity Health Workers are what I call the 鈥榯hen what鈥� professionals,鈥� said Jay Kolbet-Clausell, program instructor. 鈥淲hen a doctor tells a patient they need to eat healthier or manage stress and it isn鈥檛 happening, the CHW steps in to provide practical, hands-on support. In my classroom, students practice patient navigation, health coaching and community resource mapping 鈥� the exact skills they鈥檒l need to bridge the gap between a diagnosis and living well.鈥� 

Classes meet for eight weeks on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at WNC. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to apply for certification as a Community Health Worker in Nevada. 

To ensure cost is not a barrier, financial assistance is available through EmployNV, and the program is listed on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). 

鈥淚f you鈥檙e looking for a meaningful, entry-level healthcare role with room to grow, this program is a great place to start,鈥� said Lauren Slemenda Moore, Continuing Education Manager at 草莓社区. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to welcome our first group of students this fall.鈥� 

For more information or to register, visit  or contact WNC Continuing Education at (775) 445-4210 or conted@wnc.edu.