Academic Support & Workshops

We have partnered with Eduscape to provide laptops – free of charge – to Training Fund members who are currently enrolled in Training Fund educational or professional development programs. This program is part of our commitment to Digital Access and Equity for Education. This amazing resource has access to Microsoft products and Helpdesk support!

The laptop lending program offers a short-term laptop loan to help make your education goals easier. We will work closely with you to plan for having access to longer-term resources. Training Fund staff will work with you to overcome barriers for your own permanent resource.

Loans are not intended to exceed 90 days or during the decided duration for an approved Training Fund program. Connect with your REN ( Regional Education Navigator) if you have questions.

Read more about eligibility and request your laptop.

The Training Fund has mobile hotspots – free of charge –  available to support eligible members who have limited Internet connectivity and are participating in approved Training Fund programs.

These hotspots are provided by our partner, Eduscape. After submitting the form below, our staff will review your eligibility and contact you if we have questions. If your request is approved, Eduscape will ship you a device. Orders are processed by our partner every Tuesday and Thursday with shipping being roughly five business days. We will let you know when we have submitted your order and have a tracking number.

The mobile hotspot lending program offers a short-term mobile hotspot loan to make your education goals easier. We will work closely with you to plan for having access to longer-term resources. Training Fund staff will work with you to overcome barriers for your own permanent resource.

Loans are not intended to exceed 90 days or during the decided duration for an approved Training Fund program. Connect with your REN (Regional Education Navigator) if you have questions.

Request a mobile hotspot

Request Your Exam Prep Materials here.

Prepare for the TEAS test with the Training Fund!
Sign up for this workshop if you plan to apply for nursing school in the next 6 – 9 months, and if the programs require a pre-nursing entrance exam (like TEAS, PAX, or Kaplan Pre-Nursing).

Previous workshop attendees have raised their TEAS scores by more than 20 points!

This virtual workshop is only offered online, and is FREE for Training Fund members.

Our Statistics Prep Workshop is a 3.5 hour intense primer to help you get ready for your Statistics Class. It covers an overview of Statistics concepts you’ll need to master, tips and strategies to successfully complete the class, and the relevance of statistics to a healthcare career.

Check back soon for workshop dates and times!

This workshop helps you write effective personal statements to improve your chances of getting accepted into education programs, and also guidance provided by one of our Personal Statement Tutors.

Check back soon for workshop dates and times!

Our Resume Workshop helps you create and polish your resume, and improve your chances of standing out when applying for career opportunities.

The Training Fund can help you: 

Improve your English skills, including for programs, like Nursing Assistant training
Build and improve email and internet skills
Complete health and wellness surveys for work
Practice professional communication

Training Fund ELL and basic computer classes are offered onsite at our various employer locations in partnership with Literacy Source to support members who want to improve their English and/or basic computer skills.

Contact the Training Fund to arrange for classes at your worksite! Email

We offer many ways to learn English and computer skills:

Learn at your hospital work-site
Take a college ELL class
Learn with your work department
Learn on your cell phone with Cell-ED

Learn at your work-site

Meet with a tutor for free at work, and during a time that is convenient for you (including before or after your shift) to improve your English and computer skills. Apply to the Training Fund online or contact your Regional Education Navigator to learn more.

Learn with college ELL classes

Take an ELL class for free at a nearby community college. The Training Fund can pay your fees for classes and any learning materials. Apply to the Training Fund online or talk to your Regional Education Navigator to learn more.

Learn with your work department

We are also available to support with work-related changes that require you to learn new computer programs, work responsibilities, or develop English reading and writing skills. Apply to the Training Fund online or talk to your Regional Education Navigator to learn more.

Training Fund Regional Education Navigators also work to transition interested students to I-BEST (Intergrated Basic Education and Skills Training) or other formal ELL classes offered through the community college system.
Learn more and watch the I-BEST video.

We are now working and living in a more virtual world. Learn how to increase your Zoom skills with Literacy Source and the Training Fund.

The Training Fund recently offered several workshops, which are now available to watch!

Help Everyone Succeed Online!

• Learn better Zoom Practices
• Join the Training Fund and Literacy Source for a virtual workshop that will help you better engage your team, employees, or organization members! This event is built for supervisors, managers, union leaders, organizers or any leader who want to create accessible, more effective virtual workspaces.
• This virtual workshop has passed, but check out a quick summary below!

You Can Zoom Call!

• Let us help you learn how!
• Join the Training Fund and Literacy Source for a workshop that will help you
  learn to join a video workshop, and teach you to feel good and have fun on a video meeitng. Learn how to speak, listen and share with your co-workers.
• This event has passed, but you can watch a quick summary video below!

Become A Virtual Leader!

• Take your Zoom hosting skills to the next level.
• Join the Training Fund and Literacy Source for a virtual workshop that will help you become an online facilitator. This event is built for managers, supervisors, team leaders, and employees of all skills who arelooking to host better meetings.
• This virtual workshop has passed, but you can watch a quick summary video below!