Expanded Professional Development benefits for Training Fund members!
New in 2025!
Available on first-come, first-served basis, and until funds are exhausted.
Apply for up to $3,500 in Conference Travel Funding, and up to $500 in Professional Development funds to all eligible members this year.
Expanded Professional Development Benefits
(until available funding is exhausted)
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Professional Development Reimbursement Funding
Now up to *$500/year for all members
*Funding is pro-rated, based on FTE
Effective 1/1/2025
Reimbursement activities include:
- CEUs/Courses
- Specialty Certifications
- RN Specialty Certifications
- Professional Memberships
- State and Federal licenses required for employment
“With the Training Fund, I learned what others are doing to improve their practices and make their hospitals more ‘green.’ I’m thankful for the opportunities given to me through my Union, Swedish Hospital, and the Training Fund.”
“I’m grateful for opportunities like this, that allow medical professionals to stay up to date with changes in our specialties.”
Conference Travel Funding
Now up to $3,500 once per year for all members
Apply by 03/01/2025 for upcoming conferences!
All eligible members can access up to *$3,500 once per year to cover conference travel.
*Funding is pro-rated, based on FTE.
Conference Travel Funding:
- Covers costs for conference registration, travel, and hotel
- Pre-approval required
- Conference must award CEUs relevant to your position
- Pro-rated based on FTE
Quarterly deadlines (Mar 01, June 01, Sep 01, and Dec 01).
Limited one-time funding opportunity, based on a first-come-first-served through 2025, or until available funds are exhausted (whichever occurs first).