Entries by Kayla Harris
College in the High School Medical Assistant Apprenticeship: Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Our Students say it best! Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center Healthcare employers, workforce organizations, and education partners in Yakima are working to improve and expand Medical Assistant pathways. As part of our work to develop opportunities in healthcare for youth, the Training Fund is partnering with Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center to run a College in the High School Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program. […]
Conference Travel Deadline: March 2026
The next quarterly Conference Travel Funding Award application deadline is right around the corner! We provide ALL our eligible members with up to $3,000* once per year (in reimbursements) to attend local and national conferences *Amount updated in Plan of Benefits Jan 2026 Funding is Awarded Quarterly Benefit awards will be announced each quarter for […]
IHAP & NA-C Spotlight: Antoneyah Washington
Our Learners say it best! Antoneyah’s Success Story Antoneyah Washington completed our Introduction to Healthcare Employment & Apprenticeship Programs (IHAP) class and the Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) Training program with the desire to find a meaningful and steady job and promote equity in healthcare. “I decided to pursue a career in healthcare because I knew it […]
Member Spotlight: Adil Mohamed
Our Members say it best! Adil’s Success Story Adil Mohamed did not take the traditional path into healthcare but has found his purpose as a Surgical Technologist and continues to learn and grow in his field with the support of Training Fund benefits. Adil originally attended Washington State University (WSU) with another career in mind. […]
Conference Travel Deadline: December 2025
The next quarterly Conference Travel Funding Award application deadline is right around the corner! Expanded Benefit: We provide ALL our eligible members with up to $3,500* once per year (in reimbursements) to attend local and national conferences *Available on first-come, first-served basis, extended to June 2026 or until funds are exhausted. *Previously $1,500 for only Pro/Tech […]
Substance Use Disorder Professional Apprentice: Elizabeth Napoleon
Our Apprentices say it best! Elizabeth’s Success Story Elizabeth Napoleon, a mom, cycle breaker, and Suquamish Tribal member, is a Substance Use Disorder Professional Apprentice at the Suquamish Tribal Wellness Center. Elizabeth chose to work in behavioral health because she knows firsthand how deeply addiction impacts every generation. “I wanted to break that cycle, not […]
Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship: Lanae Seaworth
Our Apprentices say it best! Lanae’s Success Story Lanae Seaworth was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and has found her purpose in giving back to her community and helping others see their potential through peer counseling. Lanae is a Peer Support Specialist Apprentice at Valeo Vocation, an organization that has participated in the apprenticeship […]