NJ CHHA Career Program Update

The NJ CHHA Career Program will conclude on March 31, 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted. Individuals seeking training or employment opportunities as a Certified Home Health Aide are encouraged to visit the following resources.

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Certified Home Health Aide Career Program

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The Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is excited to announce a new scholarship and mentoring program for individuals interested in a career as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). Our goal is to address the statewide shortage of CHHAs by implementing scholarship, mentoring, and specialized training programs. Through these initiatives, we aim to expand and retain the CHHA workforce in New Jersey by partnering with leading home care agencies and educational institutions to provide training opportunities for candidates. We will also gather data on their experiences and analyze the NJ CHHA Career Program to assess outcomes and improve CHHA training statewide.

Together, we can make a positive impact, enhance the lives of both workers and those in need, and elevate the CHHA workforce to new heights. The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Workforce Expansion Project is a collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division of Aging Services.

Interested in becoming a Certified Home Health Aide? Learn more about our scholarship, mentoring, and specialized training programs at the link below!