About
The Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance (MNCHWA) Learning Circle is a peer learning circle meeting held the first Wednesday of each month from 3–4:30pm remotely. It is open to all CHWs and provided free of charge by The Alliance.
Each month, there is a different guest speaker/ presenter with an opportunity for CHWs to ask questions and learn from one another. We also engage about each topic on the CHW Platform which gives an opportunity for participants to continue to engage with their peers between sessions.
To Join:
We advertise each session in our Newsletter but it is the same date and time every month with the same zoom link. CHWs can register in advance with the links provided in the newsletter or just drop in! If you’d like the zoom link, email rachel@mnchwalliance.org.
Mission:
The mission of the CHW Learning Circle mission is to provide an avenue for CHWs to connect, learn and tap into one another’s knowledge through discussion. The MNCHWA Learning Circle is hosted the MNCHWA which lays out a platform of clear organizational goals and objectives for the advancement of all those in the CHW profession.
Vison:
The MNCHWA Learning Circle vision is to create a workforce that encompasses the voice of those in the CHW profession and support our vision of Nothing About Us Without Us!
Purpose:
The CHW Circle is a monthly capacity building event for CHWs, facilitated by CHWs. At the Circle, CHWs learn with their peers and explore issues in the field. The Circle provides an environment in which CHWs can share successes and concerns and gain the perspective of their peers. CHWs work in multiple environments and enjoy getting together and learning with others who may work in a different setting. Guest speakers provide training from experts on current issues in health care and the field.
CHW Circle Learning Objectives:
Clarify Your Role and Strengthen Your Impact
- Deepen your understanding of your role as a CHW and how you contribute to your team and community.
- Learn how to confidently explain your scope of practice and advocate for your role.
Build Skills That Matter in the Field
- Strengthen your communication, cultural humility, and advocacy skills to better serve your community.
- Practice real-world strategies for navigating ethical challenges and supporting clients with compassion.
Grow in Your Career and Leadership
- Explore ways to advance in your CHW career and take on leadership opportunities.
- Learn how to support other CHWs and contribute to a strong, sustainable workforce.
Stay Informed and Empower Your Community
- Stay up to date on health topics and public health trends that affect the people you serve.
- Share and learn effective health education tools and resources that work in your community.
Learn from Each Other
- Connect with other CHWs to share experiences, challenges, and solutions.
- Build a supportive network where you can learn, grow, and thrive together.
Understand the Bigger Picture
- Explore how social determinants of health affect your clients—and how you can make a difference.
- Reflect on your values and how they guide your work in diverse communities.