Entries by Kayla Harris

Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship: Calvin Fahnestock

Our Apprentices say it best! Calvin’s Success Story Calvin Fahnestock, CJ, graduated from the first Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship Cohort at Valeo Vocation. Now he is a mentor for the program, has been promoted to Facilities Manager, and is continuing his education.   Valeo Vocation in Tacoma, Washington, has partnered with us since 2022 on the […]

End-of-Year reimbursement deadline is Dec 31!

Reimbursement Deadline: December 31, 2025 Submit your 2025 tuition assistance, education, training, or professional development reimbursement funding requests by Dec. 31. We encourage you to submit funding requests and supporting documentation early. The sooner you submit your reimbursement, the sooner you get your money back. Note: The Training Fund office will be closed from Dec […]

IHAP & NA-C Spotlight: Kidist Tessema

Our Learners say it best! Kidist’s Success Story Kidist Tessema, a mother, immigrant, and future nurse has just passed the Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) Exam after completing the Introduction to Healthcare Employment & Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) course in June and the Nursing Assistant-Certified training program in August. “I know I want to be a nurse. […]

EVS Week 2025: Training Fund benefits for Service members

Happy Environmental Services Week! National Environmental Services week, September 14-20, 2025, honors the important work that EVS staff perform in healthcare facilities to promote better patient care. We have several programs, opportunities, and support services to help our EVS and Service members achieve their education and career goals. Benefits for Training Fund Service Members Tuition […]

Behavioral Health Technician Apprenticeship: Mohammad Jammeh

Pictured: 2025 Behavioral Health Graduate and speaker Mohammed Jammeh (left) shares a moment with Cedric Armstrong, another 2025 Training Fund Graduate. Mohammad Jammeh  Unit Secretary/CNA – Gero Psychiatric Unit & LTCC (Long Term Civil Commitment) | UW Medicine As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I work closely with patients to provide hands-on care and support with their […]

Welcome to the Training Fund, Sound Behavioral Health

Welcome to our new members from Sound Behavioral Health! You may be eligible for Training Fund programs and services. We offer education and career advancement programs so that you can develop your skills, advance your career, and improve your professional opportunities. Watch our welcome video to learn more about the Training Fund! Not an SEIU Healthcare […]

Apply for Tuition Assistance: Deadline is October 15

Training Fund members can apply for Tuition Assistance (TA) to cover school-related costs like tuition, books, and other fees for approved programs at accredited and approved schools. Note: If you are currently an active TA user, you do not need to re-apply for this benefit. The deadline to apply for Tuition Assistance for courses beginning […]

Conference Travel Deadline: September 1 2025

The next quarterly Conference Travel Funding Award application deadline is right around the corner! NEW in 2025: 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, and until funds are exhausted. *Previously $1,500 for only Pro/Tech members Funding is […]

IHAP Spotlight: Daniel Tadesse “Cooking Up Resilience”

Daniel Tadesse Self-Portrait  Daniel Tadesse is passionate about making an impact in healthcare and using his voice to uplift others. He graduated from a pilot Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Programs (IHAP) course. This training inspired him to share his own journey “Cooking Up Resilience.” Cooking Up Resilience By Daniel Tadesse He was an […]

Conference Travel Deadline: June 1

The next quarterly Conference Travel Funding Award application deadline is right around the corner! NEW in 2025: 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, and until funds are exhausted. *Previously $1,500 for only Pro/Tech members Funding is […]