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• Our application process is robust and competitive. We cannot guarantee that you will be selected for an interview.
• We recommend that you dedicate ample time to filling out your application. Be thorough and tell us why you are a suitable candidate and why you are passionate about doing peer support work.
• Applications are due by the dates listed under Training Dates. We cannot accept applications submitted after the due date.
• Individuals will be updated on their application status 2-3 weeks after the application deadline.
• If you are accepted into the training, a $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot.
• To speak to someone at CMWN about the program, contact Leah Keeter at [email protected] 

Roadmap to Apply

• Confirm that you meet the minimum requirements to apply.
• Review the next available training dates to confirm that the schedule works for you.
• Complete the online application. Be thorough in answering questions. 
• Obtain a letter of reference from a third party who is able to comment on your interpersonal and communication skills (treatment providers and family members are not acceptable references).
• Applications are assessed for readiness and aptitude for peer support work. Priority is given to those already working or volunteering in a peer support capacity, however, this is not a requirement in order to apply.
• If accepted, applicants must pay a deposit or provide a letter of authorization from the DVR or other sponsoring organization. Applicants working with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation must sign Releases of Information for communication between CMWN staff and DVR counselors.

Tuition for our Peer Support Professional Training is $450.

Once accepted to the program, a $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in the training. This deposit is applied to your tuition. 

If your tuition will be paid by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), an authorization form from DVR will hold your place in the class. If your tuition will be paid by a sponsoring organization, we need a confirmation email from the organization and will send an invoice directly to them. 

Our next available trainings are scheduled for October 9th - October 28th (applications must be submitted by August 9th for the October training)  and  November 27th - December 5th (applications must be submitted by September 22nd for the November training). Both an application and a letter of reference must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered for this training.

Our training program takes place over the course of 3 weeks. 

Week 1 of training begins on the start date found under Training Dates and will be non-synchronous; meaning that work will be assigned each day that you will complete on your own. Week 2 and 3 of training are synchronous, meaning you must be available in the Zoom classroom from 8:30 - 5 on the days of class. 

Week 2 classes take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Week 3 classes take place Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Take the time to cross check your calendar with the class schedule below to be sure you can complete the class. 

Week One:

Week one is mostly asynchronous – students work on assignments each day and submit them through Google Classroom. A virtual training orientation is scheduled for Monday before students begin working on assignments. 

Week Two :

Participants must be present in the on-line classroom from 8:30 – 5:00 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of that week. Participants will sign up for role play practice on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Week Three:

Participants are expected to be present on-line from 8:30 – 5:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday of Week 3. Students sign up for role play practice with instructors on Wednesday.  The exam is posted on Friday and is due by 5pm the next day.

Please note that applicants MUST have reliable internet and some familiarity with computers as we will be using Zoom and Google applications.