Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program - September 2026 Cohort

Internships and Apprenticeships • Chicago, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This one-year apprenticeship program at Northwestern Medicine will provide each participant with both experience and training. The program consists of on-the-job training while attending courses to complete your Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate. We are seeking candidates that have either completed or in process of obtaining a CHW certificate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product suite (e.g., Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint).
• Current enrollment in Community Health Worker certificate program or recently completed within last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine.
• Successfully complete projects and work tasks assigned.
• Develop a working knowledge of hospital operations to a degree that allows for the successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations.
• Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Participation in activities designed for the development of apprentices during their assignment at Northwestern Medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED