Welcome to the Training Fund, MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital

Welcome to the Training Fund, MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital

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Welcome to our new members from MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital! Beginning January 1st, 2025 you may be eligible 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!

Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: REGISTER

Saturday, December 14th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: REGISTER

Friday, January 3rd, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: REGISTER

Wednesday, January 8th, 11:00am – 1:00 pm: REGISTER

Tuesday, January 14th, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm: REGISTER

“As someone who doesn’t earn a high wage, not having to pay out of pocket upfront is a huge relief. This kind of support makes a real difference for people like me. Access to resources, like tutoring is just as important, and I’m already planning to take advantage of these opportunities when they become available in 2025. The Training Fund represents exactly why we fought so hard for it-to make sure everyone has a fair chance to grow and succeed without financial barriers. I am excited for our Training Fund to begin in January.”

Deshawn Oursland

Phlebotomist, MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital

Benefits after 90 days employment

These programs and services are available to you after you have been employed by MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital 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.

Benefits after 1 year employment: Tuition Assistance

  Tuition Assistance

Once you have worked at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital 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.

Your primary Tuition Assistance application deadline is February 15th, 2025 if you plan to attend school Spring Quarter 2025 or later. We encourage members to contact us early to work with a Training Fund Navigator on your education plan. Our annual Tuition Assistance deadline is October 15th for the following academic year.

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 MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital for one year, please contact us to explore academic support and resources, career planning, and how we can help you reach your goals.

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.

End-of-Year reimbursement deadline is Dec 31!

End-of-Year reimbursement deadline is Dec 31!

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Reimbursement Deadline: December 31, 2024

Submit your 2024 tuition assistance, education, training, or professional development reimbursement funding requests by Dec. 31. We encourage you to submit funding requests and supporting documentation early to make the deadline.

Note: The Training Fund office will be closed from Dec 24, 2024 – Jan 01, 2025.

Although you can continue submitting reimbursement funding requests through Dec 31, our staff will not be available to respond or provide support while our office is closed.

Submit your reimbursement funding request early!

Tuition Assistance

Submit Tuition Assistance funding requests with this request form.

Professional Development

Eligible Professional Development activities can be reimbursed using these forms. Be sure to use the form under your Bargaining Unit (Service, Professional/Technical, or RN).  

Not sure which bargaining unit you belong to? Look up your union contract and search for your employer and job title. Or contact us.

Your $300/year Professional Development benefit now covers State and Federal licenses required for employment as of September 1, 2024.

Professional Development now covers License Fees

Professional Development now covers License Fees

The Training Fund Professional Development benefit has now been expanded to cover reimbursement for State and Federal licenses required for employment, and eligible professional development activities for all bargaining units!

Members can use this benefit to seek reimbursement for any activity/payment from September 1, 2024 onward.

You can now use your $300/year Professional Development reimbursement benefit to cover State and Federal licenses required for employment.

  • This also includes annual WA Department of Health License Renewals

 You will need to provide:

  • valid proof of payment
    • (Receipt that includes: Name, Date of payment & Paid activity)
  • a copy of your license info that was paid when making this request
    • (screenshot directly from the DOH website – after renewal – is acceptable proof)

Make sure you submit all 2024 funding requests before the Dec 31 deadline (see below).

 

Learn More & Access Request Forms

Tuition Assistance Snapshot: In 2021, 1,061 members used Tuition Assistance to support their education goals. Maximum TA amounts are: $3,500 for Service Bargaining Unit members, and $5,250 for Pro/Tech and RN Bargaining Unit members.
End-of-Year Reimbursement Deadline: December 31, 2024

Submit your reimbursement funding requests for 2024 tuition assistance, education, training, or professional development by Dec. 31, 2024. The sooner, the better!

NOTE: The Training Fund Office is closed Dec. 24 –  31, 2024

Although you can continue submitting reimbursement funding requests through Dec 31, our staff will not be available to respond or provide support while our office is closed.

Submit your reimbursement funding request early!

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Medical Assistants Week 2024: Training Fund benefits for Service members

Medical Assistants Week 2024: Training Fund benefits for Service members

Happy Medical Assistants Week!

Medical Assistants Recognition Week, October 21-25, celebrates Medical Assistants (MAs) and the important work that they do in healthcare settings.

We have several programs, opportunities, and support services to help MAs (as Service Bargaining Unit members) achieve their education and career goals.

Benefits for Training Fund Service Members

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance (TA) can cover school-related costs like tuition, books, and other fees for approved programs. After 1 year with your employer, Service bargaining unit 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 while available grant funds remains.

Learn More

Blue background with quote and photo of Theresa Rosenfeld "The additional Service member Tuition Assistance funding made it possible for me to accept my spot in the LPN program. It was what I needed to cover required books and nursing specific supplies. If I did not have this additional funding, I might have had to take a year off of school, instead of taking this step in my education"- Theresa Rosenfeld, Medical Assistant, Kaiser Permanente, Member Since 2021.
Professional Development
Service members can 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 also 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.

English Tutoring
Improve your 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 the 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.

Questions? Email  or call us at (425) 255-0315.

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 short-term laptop loan can help you achieve your education goals. Loans generally cannot exceed 90 days, and our staff can work with you to overcome barriers and get your own permanent device.

Mobile Hotspot Lending

The Training Fund provides mobile hotspots – free of charge –  for 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.

Interested in becoming a Medical Assistant? Learn more about our MA Apprenticeship Program
Member Spotlight: Haidee Wasan Caban

Member Spotlight: Haidee Wasan Caban

Our members say it best!

Haidee’s Success Story

Haidee Wasan Caban, a Dialysis Nurse at Swedish Medical Center First Hill, has been an RN for 17 years and has used the Training Fund to continue her education.  

Haidee started her career as an Operating Room nurse in the Philippines. She says, “Initially, I was drawn to nursing because it was an opportunity to come to America. But as I embarked on my nursing journey, my passion grew.” Haidee received her BSN in the Philippines, and she credits her family’s unwavering support and the scholarships that made her education possible.  

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After immigrating to the US in 2015, she started working as a GI nurse in Albany, New York, and then later moved to Washington in 2019 where she transitioned to Dialysis Nursing. Her experience led her to realize being a nurse is more than just a job: “It is deeply fulfilling to see how I can make a positive difference in people’s lives through my work.”

When Haidee joined Providence Swedish, she took the time to explore all the opportunities available to her and learned about the Training Fund’s benefits. She says, “I was fortunate to have Janee Wilson as my Intake Coordinator, who was not only personable but also incredibly responsive to my needs. When we first spoke, I was still clueless as to what I wanted to do and where I wanted to study. She introduced me to Western Governors University, which ended up being the perfect fit for me in terms of affordability and schedule flexibility.” Our staff and education Navigators provide guidance and support to help members like Haidee find the best options that fit their goals and situations.

Haidee is honest about challenges along the way, sharing “It certainly was not easy. My educational journey presented its fair share of challenges. I do not have any immediate career goal or promotion I am eyeing. So, when it got tough, there were moments when I questioned my decision to pursue further education.” But now that she has graduated, Haidee reflects that “having this credential under my belt provides reassurance that I’m well-prepared for whatever the future may hold. It’s a qualification that enhances my competency and opens doors for potential growth down the line.”

Haidee completed her MSN in less than six months! Looking back, she says, “It was no small feat to balance a full-time job and the responsibilities of being a wife and mother while also studying for my graduate degree. It was only possible thanks to the unwavering encouragement, support and understanding from my husband, son and parents.”

“Most importantly, thanks to Training Fund, I had free education!”

Tuition Assistance and individualized navigation are just some of the many benefits that the Training Fund offers members to help you achieve your goals. Haidee shares her encouragement: “When I finally took that leap of faith and submitted my application, everything changed. Now, I proudly hold a Master’s in Nursing, all thanks to that initial action. So, don’t hesitate—take that first step, and who knows what incredible opportunities await you!”

Reach out to the Training Fund to take the next step.

Tuition Assistance Deadline is October 15th for courses beginning January 2025 or later.

Questions? Contact us at .

Tuition Assistance deadline is October 15

Tuition Assistance deadline is October 15

Training Fund members can apply for Tuition Assistance (TA) to cover school-related costs like tuition, books, and other fees for approved programs at accredited and approved schools.

The deadline to apply for Tuition Assistance for courses beginning January 2025 or later is October 15, 2024.

Note: If you’re currently an active TA user, you do not need to re-apply for this benefit.

Tuition Assistance Snapshot: In 2021, 1,061 members used Tuition Assistance to support their education goals. Maximum TA amounts are: $3,500 for Service Bargaining Unit members, and $5,250 for Pro/Tech and RN Bargaining Unit members.

Apply early to receive expert guidance and support from our education Navigators! You do not have to be admitted into a program or know the details before applying for Tuition Assistance – our Navigators are available to work with you and create a plan to succeed.   

Note: If you’re currently an active TA user, you do not need to re-apply for this benefit.

The TA benefit is based on your Bargaining Unit and FTE:

  • Service members maximum Tuition Assistance has increased for limited time from $3,500 to $5,250/year. Learn More
  • Pro/Tech members maximum Tuition Assistance is $5,250/year
  • RN members maximum Tuition Assistance is $5,250/year. Additional $3,000/year RN Scholarship is available while funding lasts. Learn More

 

How to apply for Tuition Assistance: 
  1. Complete a Training Fund member application to connect with an Intake Coordinator and Resource Specialist, and get assigned an Education Navigator
  2. Work with your Navigator on an education plan and resources while Tuition Assistance spots are allocated
  3. Register for classes & submit your request for funding, if you qualify for Tuition Assistance
  4. Explore other benefits with your Navigator, e.g., career counseling and tutoring.
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My Training Fund Navigator was really great. He walked me through the whole process: applying to the Training Fund, qualifying for Tuition Assistance, and then sending me resources for scholarships to keep my costs as low as possible.

When I was unsure about things, he would reach out on my behalf to help me navigate. He definitely went above and beyond!

Paisha Andersen

Nursing Assistant , MultiCare Deaconess