Welcome to our new Pro/Tech Bargaining Unit members from UW Medicine Valley Medical Center! As of November 23rd, 2024 you may be elgibile 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!
Virtual Info Sessions
Attend a virtual info session to learn more about the Training Fund and benefits and services available to you!
“One of the important wins is the Training Fund! We now have access to this benefit to help us pay for our annual licenses, CEs, and cross training education. Our unity helped us win this great benefit, so come find out about it.”
Benefits after 90 days employment
These programs and services are available to you after you have been employed by UW Medicine Valley Medical Center for 90 days:
| Educational support services: | Professional Development Reimbursement $300/year |
| Academic support workshops | Specialty Certification |
| Tutoring & placement exams | Conferences/courses with CEU credits |
| English Language tutoring | Professional memberships with CEU as benefit |
| Basic computer classes | State & Federal license fees required for employment |
- Career and education counseling services: Work with your Regional Education Navigator to explore resources and reach your career and education goals!
- Free access to CE Unlimited courses through HealthStream
- and so much more!
Please fill out our online member application to access available academic and career navigation services.
Professional Technical Bargaining Unit: Conference Travel Funding Benefit
As members of the Professional Technical Bargaining Unit, you can apply to receive funds to attend national or regional conference relevant to your field. If you are approved, this program can cover costs for conference registration, travel, and hotel. Applications are accepted year-round with funding awards announced quarterly.
You can apply for reimbursement up to $1,500 once per year to attend local and national professional conferences.
Pre-approval is required.
Benefits after 1 year employment: Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance
Once you have worked at UW Medicine Valley Medical Center for one year, you may also qualify for Tuition Assistance, which covers:
- Tuition
- School fees, standard tests including entrance, placement or learning disability assessments required or recommended by the educational institution
- Required, recommended or optional course textbooks/software/ supplies noted by the course requirements
- Foreign Transcript Evaluations
for a wide variety of approved healthcare education programs at regional colleges and universities.
We encourage members to contact us early to work with a Training Fund Navigator on your education plan.
Preapproval is required for funding. In addition to reimbursement for tuition costs, we provide Tuition Assistance vouchers so you do not have to pay up front!
Click here to learn more about Tuition Assistance.
Submit your Member Application form today to connect with a Regional Education Navigator & get started. We’re here to help you achieve your education & career goals!
Even if you have not yet worked at UW Medicine Valley Medical Center for one year, please contact us to explore academic support and resources, career planning, and how we can help you reach your goals.
Meet your Regional Education Navigator
Meet your Partner Liaison
We look forward to serving you as you pursue your education and career goals.
If you have questions or need help applying, please don’t hesitate to call the Training Fund office (425-255-0315) or email us.