Community Health Apprenticeship Program

The Chicago House Community Health Apprenticeship Program (CHAP) is a hands-on training and certification program to help Black/Latinx, LGBTQ+ young people ages 18-34 start their careers as community health workers in the HIV field. In this six-week training, CHAP Apprentices learn the latest in industry practices to provide comprehensive sexual health education to peers and community members and receive Illinois Department of Public Health certification as HIV testers and counselors.

Date of Last Formal Update

12/20/2023

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

2229 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

For questions, contact Matt Graham at (773) 657-9152.

Eligibility

Black/Latinx, LGBTQ+ young people ages 18 to 34

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Chicago House and Social Service Agency

Chicago House serves individuals and families who are disenfranchised by HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ marginalization, poverty, homelessness, and/or gender nonconformity by providing housing, employment services, medical linkage and retention services, HIV prevention services, legal services and other supportive programs.