Community Health Worker Trainees

We are seeking Indigenous applicants for the Community Health Worker Training Program!

This full-time, 12-month program is hosted by Anishnawbe Health Toronto (A.H.T.), in partnership with George Brown College (G.B.C.) and Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training. Students take a selection of courses for 3 terms which are 4-months each. They also complete field placement hours for the year. The program is in-person and on-site at A.H.T.

Successful completion of this training program leads to a G.B.C. certificate and the qualifications to enter the second year of the two-year Community Worker Diploma Program.

Who should apply?

• Indigenous applicants who are eligible for funding from Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training
• Writing level of about Grade 9 or 10 (Ontario) Applied or Academic
• Have left school for reasons beyond their control
• Little / no experience in the social work field (or have demonstrated reason to apply to the program)
• Must live in the Greater Toronto Area (G.T.A.)

Required for study:

• Computer
• Good Internet Connection

3 Dates for ZOOM Information Sessions:

(Strongly encouraged to attend) Please contact Darlene: dking@aht.ca to receive a link

Dates: Wed. Feb. 26 @ 2:30 pm | Mon. Mar. 3 @ 2:30 pm & Tues. Mar. 4 @ 6 pm

Applicants are invited to submit their cover letter responses (questions on page 2; mandatory), resume and 2 references by Tues. Mar. 11, 2025.

Send to: Darlene King, Coordinator, Training Unit, Email: dking@aht.ca

People With Disabilities Are Encouraged to Apply.

Miigwech to all applicants.

Please Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 This program proceeding is subject to the receipt of funding

 Anishnawbe Health Toronto

Community Health Worker Trainees (on-line)

WHAT TO PUT IN THE COVER LETTER

Tell us about yourself Please include:

What is your educational background experience? Why are you interested in this program?

How would you commit yourself to this program? What are you doing now?

What you hope to do after you complete this certificate program?

* You may include anything else you wish, to help your chances.

  This program proceeding is subject to the receipt of funding