Community Engagement at USC CTSI

03/26/2026

Thinking about becoming a Community Health Worker?

We’re excited to launch our Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Training, designed to help participants develop the skills and experience needed to support the health and well-being of their communities.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio for program details and to apply.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend a SC CTSI event may contact us. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

03/24/2026

📣 We are launching another cohort of our Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Training, this time it's provided in Spanish!

Applications are now open for our 22-week hybrid program designed to prepare participants for real-world CHW roles. This training combines structured learning, interactive discussions, and a practicum internship, grounded in lived experience and applied learning.

The program aligns with the CHW Core Consensus (C3) competencies, equipping participants with skills in health education, communication, community outreach, and navigation.

🗓️ Application deadline: April 6, 2026 at 5pm
🚀 Cohort starts: May 11, 2026

If you’re passionate about community health - whether you’re an aspiring CHW, a current Promotora/o, or already working in community settings - we encourage you to apply. If you applied for this training previously, you must apply again to be considered for this cohort.

🔗 Scan the QR code, visit www.bit.ly/appchw, or go to the link our bio to learn more and apply.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend a SC CTSI event may contact us. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

03/18/2026

Our 2025 Community Engagement Annual Report is here! 🙌

This report highlights our work to strengthen community partnerships, expand education and training programs, share trusted health information, and connect communities with research opportunities. Together with our partners, we continue working to improve the health of communities and advance community-engaged research.

📖 Read the full report at the link in our bio.

03/04/2026

02/26/2026

📣 Join us this Saturday for a FREE community health fair where our Community Engagement team at SC CTSI will be joined by our partners , , and !

FREE health screenings available: glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, and body fat analysis.
Also, don’t miss the opportunity to discuss your health with medical professionals!
(La traducción al español de este texto se encuentra en los comentarios)

🗓 When: Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.
📍 Where: Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA, 2900 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 (FREE parking available, spaces are limited)
💬 Services in English & Spanish
🎁 First 30 participants to complete a screening receive a gift card!

Share this post with your community, we hope to see you there!



This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact SC CTSI. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

01/29/2026

🌱 Build skills. Build confidence. Support your community.

Applications are now open for our Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Training, a free, 20-week hybrid program designed to prepare participants for real-world CHW roles. This training combines structured learning, interactive discussions, and a practicum internship, grounded in lived experience and applied learning.

The program aligns with the CHW Core Consensus (C3) competencies, equipping participants with skills in health education, communication, community outreach, and navigation.

🗓️ Application deadline: February 20, 2026
🚀 Cohort starts: March 9, 2026

If you’re passionate about community health - whether you’re an aspiring CHW, a current Promotora/o, or already working in community settings - we encourage you to apply.

🔗 Scan the QR code, visit www.bit.ly/appchw, or go to the link our bio to learn more and apply.

This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC CTSI operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, s*x, ethnicity, s*xual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend a SC CTSI event may contact us. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

12/22/2025

Wishing our community and partners a joyful holiday season.

Thank you for being part of our work this year, see you in the new year!
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Les deseamos a nuestra comunidad y a nuestros socios una feliz temporada de fiestas.

Gracias por ser parte de nuestro trabajo este año. ¡Nos vemos en el año nuevo!