Happy National Nurses Week! National Nurses Week honors nurses and celebrates their incredible contributions to the healthcare industry and patient care. We are thankful to have supported so many nurses in their healthcare journey. Your dedication inspires us, and we are proud of you. Thank you, nurses! Join us at Nurses Week events – at […]
Our Learners say it best! Riley’s Success Story Riley Winters graduated from the first Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) in partnership with Arivva in Summer, 2024. The IHAP employment program trains entry-level job seekers for healthcare careers and is free of cost to participants. It consists of two phases: Phase 1 is a […]
We are excited to announce that we are testing the development of a new benefit, a Tuition Assistance Stipend, that will allow eligible members to lower their work hours and receive funding to support FTE reduction! Are you using Tuition Assistance, but struggling with working and going to school? Balance Work & School with a […]
National Health Services Corps Loan Repayment Program Application Now Open: Apply by Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. ET Eligible health professionals may now apply to the National Health Service Corps’ three loan repayment programs. This year’s programs have increased funding for eligible clinicians, including an increase of 50 percent in the two-year NHSC Loan Repayment Program […]
Our Apprentices Say it Best! Cynthia’s Success Story First, she completed the apprenticeship… now she’s a mentor for the Behavioral Health Technician apprenticeship program! Cynthia DeRocher, Activities Coordinator at Cascade Senior Living Services (CSLS), has grown her career and achieved her goals through the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium’s (HCAC) earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship. Since completing the Behavioral Health […]
The 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 Awarded Quarterly […]
The Training Fund wrapped up another amazing year with tremendous growth, exciting partnerships, and bold expansion. As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, there is so much I can’t wait to share with you! Tuition Assistance & License fees: Yet again, we funded ALL members who applied for Tuition Assistance in 2024 […]
Funding to expand Behavioral Health Education and Training in King County The Training Fund has been awarded $4.8 million to expand our Behavioral apprenticeship pathway programs and strengthen the local behavioral health workforce. The Training Fund is excited to announce funding awarded through King County to: (a) grow and strengthen the local behavioral health workforce […]
Expanded Professional Development benefits for Training Fund members! UPDATE Effective 10/1/2025: The increase to up to $500/year in reimbursement for Professional Development activities is no longer limited time, this change has been added into your Plan of Benefits. The Conference Travel Funding for all eligible members up to $3,500/year has been extended to June 2026. […]
Our Members Say it Best! Krystal’s Success Story Krystal Thomas completed the Nursing Assistant-Certified training program and utilized supportive services to grow her career and improve her children’s lives. Krystal Thomas, a Patient Sitter at Swedish Medical Center, has 17 years of healthcare experience. Now, through the Training Fund and Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium (HCAC), […]