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The Virginia Community Health Worker Association
The Virginia Community Health Worker Association is a nonprofit organization led by passionate public health professionals and community advocates. Founded in 2014, our mission is to serve, develop, and build stronger communities by promoting education, equity, and access in public health.
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🎓💚 Exciting News for Community Health Workers: Your Experience Could Earn College Credit!🌟 Your experience matters, and it deserves recognition!A new partnership between Northern Essex Community College (NECC) and the Massachusetts Association of Community Health Workers (MACHW) is creating exciting educational opportunities for Community Health Workers (CHWs)!Through this agreement, eligible CHWs in Massachusetts can turn their professional training and experience into college credits toward an associate degree in public health.📚 Highlights of the Agreement:✅ Up to 15 college credits for completing an approved CHW training program.✅ An additional 9 credits may be awarded following further evaluation.✅ Career advancement opportunities through higher education and professional development.✅ Reduced educational barriers by recognizing the valuable skills and experience CHWs already possess.💚 At the Virginia Community Health Worker Association (VACHWA), we celebrate initiatives that recognize the expertise, dedication, and contributions of Community Health Workers!👏 This is an inspiring example of how partnerships can create pathways for CHW career growth and professional recognition.📍 This program is currently available through the Massachusetts partnership and is not a Virginia program.🔗 Read the full article:necc.edu/newsroom/2026/10/20/articulation-agreement-turns-community-health-workers-experience-int...💬 Would you like to see similar college credit opportunities for CHWs in Virginia? Share your thoughts below! 👇#CommunityHealthWorkers #chwcareeradvancement #highereducation #CollegeCredit #WorkforceDevelopment #chwrecognition #ProfessionalGrowth #HealthEquity #VACHWA
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🗳️ Today is Election Day – November 3, 2026! 🗳️🇺🇸Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community.Voting is an opportunity to help shape decisions that impact our communities, Virginia, and our nation!💙 Why does voting matter?🏥 Healthcare: Elected leaders influence access to healthcare, public health programs, and community resources.🏫 Community Well-Being: Elections shape policies affecting education, housing, transportation, and economic opportunities.🤝 Representation: Civic participation helps ensure diverse voices and community needs are heard.💪 Informed Decisions: Understanding the candidates and issues helps you vote based on your values and priorities.💚 At the Virginia Community Health Worker Association (VACHWA), we recognize that civic engagement is an important part of building healthier, stronger, and more empowered communities.📍 Find your Virginia polling location: www.elections.virginia.gov/✨ Make your voice count today!#ElectionDay2026 #YourVoiceMatters #CivicEngagement #CommunityEmpowerment #CommunityHealthWorkers #VirginiaVotes #VACHWA
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