Delaware Technical Community College: Community Health Worker Program Expanding Through Bank Of America Grant

Press release from the Delaware Technical Community College:

July 21, 2021

Delaware Tech has received a grant from Bank of America that will expand the College's community health worker program and provide the opportunity for 20 students to complete the program free of charge.

The grant, totaling more than $62,000, enables Delaware Tech to expand the high-demand community health worker program to the College's Stanton and Georgetown campuses, making the 250-hour comprehensive training program available at all four campus locations.

"This generous grant will not only benefit our students, but will also help meet a critical need for employers in our state's health care sector," said Delaware Tech President Mark T. Brainard. "We are grateful for Bank of America's continued support of our students and community."

Community health workers work in association with the local health care systems and seek to improve outcomes and reduce costs by teaching healthy behaviors and how to navigate local health care services, especially to individuals in underserved communities. They also provide some direct services, such as first aid and blood pressure screening.

The grant is part of Bank of America's philanthropic giving efforts in local communities. Awardees were selected for their commitment to addressing basic needs and workforce development for individuals and families, in particular during the coronavirus pandemic.

"We have seen the critical role our health care workers have played during the pandemic, and there is still a growing need for them in Delaware's health care sector," said Chip Rossi, president of Bank of America Delaware. "By expanding their community health worker program, Delaware Tech is paving the way for our local health care system to serve our entire community for years to come."

Learn more about the community health worker program and other Delaware Tech workforce training programs.

This press release was produced by the Delaware Technical Community College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.