Diverse community health workers facing forward with warm, confident expressions

Catalyst Circles

Growing the community health workforce, together

A community health worker workforce ecosystem — education, professional community, and career pathways rooted in the neighborhoods we serve.

Our Mission

We prepare, connect, and advance community health workers — building a workforce that reflects, understands, and strengthens its own communities.

Catalyst Circles brings education and professional community together in one ecosystem, so CHWs are supported from their first class through their long-term career.

The Ecosystem

Two connected spaces, one pathway

Catalyst Learning

Education + Training

Coming soon

A structured learning environment for CHW education, instructor-led cohorts, self-paced learning, applied assignments, professional development and completion credentials.

  • CHW training
  • Live cohorts
  • Self-paced learning
  • Applied activities
  • Professional development
  • Certificates and completion records

Catalyst Hub

Community + Career Development

The professional community where CHWs and community-centered professionals continue growing beyond the classroom.

  • Career Center
  • Professional community
  • Mentorship
  • Networking
  • Professional development
  • Events
  • Resources
  • Employer connections

The Workforce Model

Learn. Prepare. Connect. Advance.

  1. 01

    Learn

    Build CHW knowledge and real-world skills through structured education.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    Apply learning, practice the work, and get ready for the workforce.

  3. 03

    Connect

    Join a professional community, mentors, and employer networks.

  4. 04

    Advance

    Grow into long-term careers and leadership in community health.

Who We Serve

Built with and for our communities

  • CHWs & Aspiring CHWs
  • FQHCs & Clinics
  • Health Plans
  • Community-Based Organizations
  • Nonprofits
  • Schools & Educational Institutions
  • Tech-Enabled Healthcare Startups
  • Employers & Workforce Partners

2027 Cohorts

Upcoming programs

Join the interest list

Be the first to hear when 2027 cohort dates and enrollment open.

Are you currently working as a CHW?
Which are you interested in?

Our Graduates

The people behind the work

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Graduate story coming soon

Graduate names, photos, and stories are added from the admin area as each cohort completes.

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Graduate story coming soon

Graduate names, photos, and stories are added from the admin area as each cohort completes.

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Graduate story coming soon

Graduate names, photos, and stories are added from the admin area as each cohort completes.

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Graduate story coming soon

Graduate names, photos, and stories are added from the admin area as each cohort completes.

Voices

In their own words

Approved testimonials from graduates, partners, and employers will appear here.

Added from the admin area

Approved testimonials from graduates, partners, and employers will appear here.

Added from the admin area

Approved testimonials from graduates, partners, and employers will appear here.

Added from the admin area

Our Impact

Measured, honestly

Verified impact numbers are published here as they are confirmed.

Students trained, graduates, training hours, field experience hours, partners, career outcomes, and communities served — each one appears publicly only once a verified value is entered in the admin area.

Partner With Us

Workforce partnerships that strengthen communities

Health plans, clinics, community organizations, nonprofits, schools, and employers partner with Catalyst Circles to train, hire, and support community health workers.

Community health workers standing together

Together

Build the community health workforce with us

Whether you're starting your CHW journey or building a workforce, there's a place for you in Catalyst Circles.