CHW Leadership Institute
The Institute for Public Health Innovation invites you to join our Community Health Worker (CHW) Leadership Institute—a program designed to empower experienced and dedicated CHWs. The program will provide the skills and knowledge needed to take on leadership roles and influence community and system change.
The CHW Leadership Institute is a six-month, cohort-based program that equips experienced community health workers to step into leadership roles and drive community and system-level change. Co-designed with CHWs and leadership experts, the Institute piloted in 2025, graduating six professionals who gained confidence, advanced career pathways, and mastered leadership competencies. Building on this success, we are preparing to launch future cohorts beginning in 2026.
BY THE END OF THIS COMPREHENSIVE SIX-MONTH PROGRAM, YOU WILL:
- Mastered Leadership Competencies
- Reported Increased Confidence in taking on new leadership roles and responsibilities
- Expanded Career Pathways with a deep understanding of how to apply leadership skills to pursue diverse opportunities
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
We will continue to update Frequently Asked Questions as needed. Please review previous questions below to see if your question has been answered.
Will future Leadership Institute cohorts be free?
We hope to subsidize as much as possible; all qualified applicants will have access to scholarships. More details will be shared when the next application launches. .
How much will the Leadership Institute cost to participants?
While final tuition rates are not yet set, we are committed to keeping the program affordable and offering scholarships to ensure access for all qualified CHWs.
How will future Leadership Institute offerings differ from the pilot?
We are considering feedback from participants, facilitators, and reviewing data to determine how to make the program even more impactful for future students! We may make changes to the schedule, length of program, add topics, or adjust features based on the feedback received. The structure of future Leadership Institute cohorts will be shared when applications are open.
What type of information will you ask in the application?
We have not updated the application yet, but you can expect to have to submit two letters of recommendation, and provide proof that you have completed core CHW training.
Do I need to be certified to apply to the CHW Academy Leadership Institute?
No, you do not need to be certified to apply. We know certification is not available in Washington, DC, and many other jurisdictions, and we did not want any otherwise experienced CHW within those jurisdictions to feel they could not apply.
Do you have questions about the Leadership Institute? Please reach out to [email protected] and indicate “Leadership Institute Question” in the subject.