Happy Environmental Services Week!
National Environmental Services week, September 8th-14th, 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 education and career goals.
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Benefits for Training Fund Service Members
Tuition Assistance
Members can apply for Tuition Assistance (TA), which can cover school-related costs like tuition, books, and other fees for approved programs. After 1 year of service with your employer, Service members can apply for Tuition Assistance.
Increase in Tuition Assistance for Service members!
Eligible Service members can now apply for up to $5,250 in Tuition Assistance. The previous annual maximum cap for Service members was $3,500.
This is a limited-time opportunity that is only available on a first-come-first-served basis, or until available grant funds are exhausted.
I am working full time and wanted to continue my education goals. I thought they would be out of reach since I was struggling with funds but because of the Tuition Assistance and the Service member Tuition Assistance funding increase I am able to take the pre-req classes I need to be able to eventually apply for nursing school.
Professional Development
Service members have access to up to $300/year in Professional Development reimbursement for:
- Continuing Education Unit (CEU) conference registration, courses, and required materials
- Professional Memberships
- National Certifications exams or courses/review materials that prepare members for those exams
You can use your Professional Development funds to cover the cost of BLS/CPR/ACLS/PALS Certification through LifeTek! Training Fund members receive a discount. Learn More
You also have free access to unlimited CEU courses through HealthStream.
Advanced Certification for EVS Technicians (ACET)
The Advanced Certification for EVS Technicians (ACET) program allows EVS members to learn more skills and possibly receive certification pay. This healthcare industry-informed 24-hour EVS professional training program combines interactive online learning and examination with onsite training and assessment.
English Tutoring
Improve your English listening, speaking, reading, and writing with the Training Fund’s SMRT English program that has English Language courses specifically designed for healthcare professionals.
This easy to use, fun, online English learning includes a personal English Tutor, healthcare specific English lessons, support for every level of English, and training on using computers and internet safely. SMRT English tutoring is free for Training Fund members.
Connect with your Training Fund Navigator to discuss your tutoring needs before requesting a tutor.
Laptop & Hotspot Lending
Laptop Lending
We partner with Eduscape to provide laptops – free of charge – to Training Fund members who are currently enrolled in Training Fund programs. This program offers a short-term laptop loan to help you achieve your education goals. Loans are not intended to exceed 90 days or during the decided duration for an approved Training Fund program. Our staff can also work with you to overcome barriers for your own permanent resource.
Mobile Hotspot Lending
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.
Get connected to these lending programs and explore other supportive services.