The KOCHW is pleased to announce Kentucky’s first CHW Leadership Academy!

The academy will be held on June 13th and 14th at the University of Louisville Events Center in Louisville. A block of hotel rooms has been secured at the Embassy Suites 2 miles away. There is no registration cost, however, selected participants must be available to attend both days of the academy.

The KOCHW will provide breakfast and lunch on the 13th and breakfast and a snack on the 14th. The KOCHW will also pay for hotel rooms on the night of the 12th and 13th.

Up to 20 CHWs and 20 allies will be selected for the first academy. If you are interested in attending, please complete the interest form below.

This form will close on April 9th. Selected participants will be notified via email at the end of April.


Leadership Academy Goals

The goal for the upcoming leadership training will be for both CHWs and CHW allies to convene for the duration of two days.

  • This workshop will be a hands-on experience that will encompass various areas of CHW professional development along with the unique roles of allies to support CHW leadership development.
  • CHW’s will have the opportunity to identify the skills and qualities needed for successful leadership and augment their current skills.
  • As a result, CHWs will increase leadership ability, build connections, and increase their awareness of national CHW initiatives and professional CHW groups to enrich individual and collective professional capacity.
  • Allies will increase their understanding of their role to support and engage CHWs in leadership opportunities.

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* 1. Name (First and Last)

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* 2. Email address

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* 3. Are you able to attend both days of the Academy? (June 13th and 14th

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* 4. Why do you want to participate in the CHW Leadership Academy? (500 words or less)

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* 5. What do you hope to learn from the leadership academy ? (500 words or less)

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* 6. Are you a CHW or an Ally (choose one):

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