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Promotores’ Perspectives on
Training Programs in California

Visión y Compromiso
Visión y Compromiso (VyC) is recognized as a leader
in California for the training, leadership development
and capacity building of promotoras and community
health workers (who will be collectively referred to in
this document as promotores). Dedicated to addressing
the social and economic determinants that contribute
to health inequities, the mission of VyC is Hacia
Una Vida Digna y Sana or Healthy and Dignified
Living for All. In 2001, VyC established The Network
of Promotoras and Community Health Workers
(Network) in California to support the legitimacy,
self-determination and personal and professional
development interests of promotores. Today, the
Network represents over 4,000 promotores in 14 urban,
suburban and rural areas throughout California. VyC’s
multi-pronged approach aims to improve community
well-being and increase opportunities for promotores
through:
• Culturally and linguistically relevant training and
support for promotores based on their personal
and professional interests and regionally identified
needs;
• Technical assistance to workforce partners
to increase integration of promotores into
multidisciplinary fields; and
• Advocacy for sustainable improvements in public
policy and workforce development.

Promotores reported that the initial training they receive does not always meet their needs and little training exists
about how to perform the work of a promotor. Promotores report that they attend many trainings, often voluntarily,
on many different topics but that most trainings are related to health education and/or disease prevention (other
topics include mental health; social, economic and political issues; advocacy and leadership).