Health care employs nearly 400,000 people in Minnesota and there is projected long-term demand for health care workers. Currently, there is extremely high demand for many types of health care workers – from entry level to highly specialized. Make a difference in the lives of others.
Community Health Worker
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 to Thursday, May 25, 2023
Tuesday:
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday:
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Free Training Program at PPL's Career Center a Community Health Worker
About the Program: - Community Health Worker Certification
-16 College credits
- 80-90 Hour job shadow
-$18-23 per hour average wage
Position Titles: Outreach Educator, Community Health Navigator, Peer Health Educator, Community Outreach Advisor, Contact Tracer
Tentative Schedule: September 27th 2022-May 2023
Evening Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-9
HYBRID held online and in-person at Normandale College
Details: - Enrollment process must be completed by September 16th with limited capacity CONTACT US NOW at CCINTAKE@PPL-INC.ORG Qualifications Include: High school diploma or GED - Must be at least 18 years of age - Legal to work in the United States - Need at least 12-months Customer Service experience - Proficient math and reading skills
-Vacccinations
The first step for all PPL training programs is to attend a virtual information session. Join via Zoom on your phone or computer every Monday from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. Request an invite by visiting our website: www.ppl-inc.org/career-readiness-programs or receive a recording by contacting CCINTAKE@PPL-INC.org.
Online or Virtual Information
HYBRID Online and In-Person at Normandale College September 27th-May 2023
Tuesdays and Thursday 5-9PM
Tuesdays and Thursday 5-9PM
How to Participate
The first step for all PPL training programs is to attend a virtual information session. Join via Zoom on your phone or computer every Monday from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. Request an invite by visiting our website: www.ppl-inc.org/career-readiness-programs or receive a recording by contacting CCINTAKE@PPL-INC.org.
Outcomes
You will be prepared for positions such as an Outreach Educator, Community Health Navigator, Peer Health Educator, Community Outreach Advisor, and Contact Tracer. You will earn an industry recognized certificate that includes 16 college credits.
Program Costs
Free - Based on Household Income up to 200% to the poverty-line.
You are able to pre-screen yourself by referencing the Federal Poverty Guidelines here: https://www.projusticemn.org/fedpovertyguidelines/ or a PPL Intake Team member can talk through your household circumstance after attending an Information Session.
Sign up for an Info Session here: https://www.ppl-inc.org/career-training-info-session-signup
Who to Contact for More Information
Community Health Worker
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