Massachusetts

Rural Workforce Training Network

Build your career in community health work

Outer Cape Cod and Islands, Franklin County, and Berkshire County Regions of Rural Massachusetts

What is MA RWTN?

The MA RWTN is a program that offers free trainings in community health work across rural areas of Massachusetts.

To expand and strengthen the community health workforce across rural Massachusetts: Berkshire County, Franklin County, and the Outer Cape Cod and Islands region.

Explore and prepare for community health work

Those who are interested in exploring community health work as a new career

Expand your knowledge in community health work

Those who are interested in expanding their scope, interests and certifications within the community health worker field

Take the community health work core training course

Those who are interested in taking a CHW core training program approved by MA Board of Certification of Community Health Workers

What are community health workers?

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted, frontline workers that play a crucial role in supporting the health and well being of people in their communities.

No special clinical education or training is needed to become a CHW. Community health workers have strong ties to individuals and families in their communities. Their role allows them to bridge clients to health and social services and increase access to services that their clients need. Through a variety of roles, CHWs bridge community members to better health and quality of life.

If you want to make an impact in your community, build on your current skills, or learn more about the field of community health, there is a place for you in community health work.