Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. Community Health Worker Training Program

Healthcare Industry

Nonprofits

Organizations Involved

Detroit Recovery Project, Inc.; Recovery Training Institute

Occupations Involved

Community Health Workers

Workforce Development Focus

Increasing number of healthcare workers

Workforce Issues Addressed

Training individuals to work in a healthcare profession

Description

To help fill healthcare gaps in metropolitan Detroit, Detroit Recovery Project, Inc., received $1,000,000 over three years to train 150 Community Health Workers through the Recovery Training Institute. Participants in the program will have access to an improved curriculum, field placements, and apprenticeships.