Community Health Worker Trainee’s (Online)

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

This full-time, 12-month program is hosted by Anishnawbe Health Toronto, in partnership with George Brown College and Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training. Eight students complete curriculum and field placement for 3 terms from Monday to Friday. The program is a combination of on-line courses and practical skills training. Successful completion of this program leads to a George Brown College certificate and the qualifications to enter the second year of their Community Worker Diploma Program.

Who should apply?

• Applicants who are eligible for funding from Miziwe Biik
• 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)
• Not able to gain acceptance from George Brown’s School of Community Service and Early Childhood without this program
• Live in the Greater Toronto Area (G.T.A.)

Required for on-line study

• Computer with webcam, headset/microphone
• Good Internet Connection

ZOOM Information Sessions: Please contact Darlene: dking@aht.ca to receive a link and for further details.

Applicants are invited to submit their cover letter responses (see below questions on page 2), resume and 2 references (letter or contact info) by Tues. March 14, 2023. Send to: Darlene King, Coordinator, Training Unit, Email: dking@aht.ca | Anishnawbe Health Toronto; 179 Gerrard Street East; Toronto Ontario; M5A 2E5, Fax: 416 920.8876.

People With Disabilities Are Encouraged to Apply.

Miigwetch to all applicants.

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

WHAT TO PUT IN THE COVER LETTER

• Tell us about yourself
• Why do you want to attend this program?
• What you are doing now?
• Why you left school?
• How would you commit yourself to this program?
• What you hope to do after program completion?
  * You may include anything else you wish, to help your chances.