Chicago, IL Arts & Health Pilot for Creative Workers addresses community health staff shortages

Chicago, IL Arts & Health Pilot for Creative Workers

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The pilot trains 10 local creatives for careers as community health workers during one-year apprenticeships. Participants are placed at one of five participating clinics for up to 20 hours per week of client contact. Malcolm X College's Community Health Worker Program prepares artists for certification through courses on public health, nutrition, and art in community health. This program will serve vulnerable communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Healthcare Health & Human Services Training & Development Pilot / POC Community Services

Chicago, IL

Municipality in Illinois

United States

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Chicago Arts & Health Pilot for Creative Workers

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Artists trained as community health workers in city pilot - Austin Weekly News

A pilot program in the city of Chicago will select 10 artists to receive training to become community health workers. Through this pilot program artists can access career pathways in creative therapy. Applications close June 22.

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