Supporting Community Engaged Research with Workforce Training
Our mission is to support the workforce of Community Health Workers and Promotoras by providing competence-based education in research best practices.
This training was created with a large group of Community Health Workers and Promotoras who worked with researchers and leaders of community based organizations across the United States. It is designed to be adaptable and focused on how people like to learn.
Empowering Community Health Workers and Promotoras through education and support for research in communities.
We are dedicated to supporting Community Health Workers and Promotoras with this learner-centered training that helps them to feel more comfortable with research language and concepts. This training recognizes the importance of communication, having meaningful conversations, building trust, and providing accurate information and resources to community members about research.
Created in partnership with:
Funding for the development of this course and website is from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, U01TR003409.
The Story Behind Our Logo
Our three-layered flower logo symbolizes the vital connection between research, the community, and Community Health Workers and Promotoras - trusted members who bridge the gap between them.
Research: The outer layer represents the foundation of knowledge and innovation.
Community: The center signifies the diverse network of individuals and organizations impacted by research.
Community Health Workers and Promotoras: The middle layer embodies the trusted advocates who translate research into meaningful action within communities.
Together, these layers illustrate our commitment to collaborative, inclusive approaches that drive positive change.
