Student & Parent CHW Training
Core Competencies — 4-Day Training
Recruiting high school students and parents of Buffalo Public School children to train as Community Health Workers and serve throughout the school year.
⚠️ 2025-26 School Year Application Closed
Who Can Apply
- Students entering grades 9-12 at Buffalo Public Schools
- Parents/caregivers of PK-12 BPS students
- Those with lived experience navigating BPS systems
- People with a desire to help others and advocate for community health
What You'll Gain
- Certificate in "Core Competencies for Community Health Workers"
- Stipend for training and ongoing school year work
- Skills in communication and advocacy
- Network of peer CHWs across Buffalo
About the Training
An interactive program building knowledge and skills in effective communication, supporting positive behavior change, and community advocacy. Parents and students learn together through popular education and experiential methods.
Training Details
- 4 days, 9:00am – 4:30pm each day
- Application required
- Brief interview for qualifying applicants
- Stipend provided for participation
Application Required. Participants must attend ALL 4 DAYS of training. A member of our training team will confirm receipt and qualifying candidates will be invited to a brief interview.
Questions? Contact info@conect-with-us.org