CHW Training Program by the Numbers
200+ students
started the CHW program between Fall 2020 and Fall 2024
$650,000 in funding
received from the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through MetroHealth Medical Center
More than 50 local partners
including: Cleveland Clinic, Summa Health, Akron Children's Hospital, Mercy Health, Youngstown City Health District, Mahoning County Health Department, Portage County Health District, Community Action Akron Summit, Oriana House, North Coast Community Homes, Planned Parenthood, AxessPointe
15,860 hours
of service in the community
12 counties served
Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Holmes, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Wayne.
84.4% students
are highly satisfied or satisfied with the KSU CHW training program internship
96% students
are highly satisfied or satisfied with the KSU CHW training program teachers
80.4% students
are highly satisfied or satisfied with the support for applying for certification
82.3% students
are highly satisfied or satisfied with support for feeling ready for a job
68% students
are highly satisfied or satisfied for support for finding a job.
(Source: Alumni survey, Spring 2024)
2 Continuing Education sessions
approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing held virtually