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Chabot-Las Positas Community College District's (CLPCCD) Programs are designed for individuals without an associate or other degree. We support students in pursuing their associate degree and gaining work experience to enter and/or grow in the behavioral health field.
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Our programs intentionally support individuals to meet requirements for the California Health Access and Information Wellness Coach I certificate requirements. To learn more, visit Become a Certified Wellness Coach.
Apprenticeship Programs in Private, Non-Profit Child, Youth, and Family-Serving Agencies
For individuals with 6 or fewer college units interested in employment in Alameda, Lake, Mendocino, or Sacramento counties, the Catalyst for Wellness in Community Apprenticeship Program is a 2-3 year apprenticeship in partnership with the California Alliance for Children and Family Services’ Catalyst Center. Apprentices work with a partner employer, earning wages and benefits while completing their online associate degree for transfer in social work and human services through Chabot College.
Behavioral Health Education and Career Experience (Social Work and Human Services)
For individuals wanting to work in the behavioral health field across different settings, supporting children/youth in building their wellness and resiliency. This 3-semester program provides tuition for at least 6 units per semester, living stipends, school supplies, part-time work placement in the behavioral health field, and other support services. Participants must be between the ages of 18-25 with personal systems experience or from underrepresented backgrounds (*see eligibility below).
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For the first cohort, eligible applicants will be already employed at either Chabot College campus as Wellness Ambassadors or at a participating County or Community Based Organization.
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Chabot College Behavioral Health Wellness Ambassador & Fellowship Programs
For Chabot College students interested in applying for the Wellness Ambassador or Fellowship program who want to work across different behavioral health settings, helping children/youth with their wellness and resiliency.​
Current or Future Chabot College Student Support
For current or future Chabot College students interested in behavioral health careers working with children, youth, and families; this program offers students career, academic, and daily living support to reduce barriers to completing behavioral health-related certificates and degrees.
Semester Internship
For individuals without an associate degree who want to work in the behavioral health field across different settings helping children/youth with their wellness and resiliency.
Job Readiness in the Behavioral Health Field
For Californians with or without any college credit who are interested in a behavioral health career or want general career guidance, resources are available.
County-Based Wellness Scholars: Social/Human Services Career Entry and Mobility
For individuals with some college experience but without a full associate degree who are either currently employed or interested in working at county human service agencies (partner counties coming soon). This CLPCCD program supports county employees in pursuing their associate degree in Social Work and Human Services.
