Did you know that earning your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is the first stepping stone to many career pathways and opportunities within the healthcare sector?
Kaiser Permanente employees are invited to the second annual Kaiser Permanente Workforce Development Week, Feb. 1 to Feb. 3.
This virtual event, open to all Kaiser Permanente employees, will highlight resources such as education trusts and tuition reimbursement that you can use to build your career.
Most of the webinars and activities are less than 15 minutes. View the sessions that interest you at any time, as your schedule allows, even after the week is over.
Hosted by National Workforce Planning and Development in collaboration with the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund, the event will focus on steps you can take today to:
Access education and training resources to enhance your professional skills
Explore career paths
Engage with counselors, coaches and mentors
Prepare for tomorrow’s jobs
Don’t miss sessions highlighting the education trusts, including a podcast featuring a licensed practical nurse who used the SEIU 1199NW Training Fund resources to advance her career. There’s also a special session with emotional intelligence consultant DB Bedford, who will lead a live presentation on resilience on February 1 from noon to 1 p.m. Pacific time (which also will be recorded for viewing only during Workforce Development Week).
Other highlights of the event will include:
Christian Meisner, chief human resources officer, who will discuss the value of learning continuously, enhancing skills and building career resilience
Labor Management Partnership and workforce development leaders, who will discuss what resources are available and the importance of preparing for the jobs of tomorrow
Career expert panels featuring success stories from employees and managers
Guidance on pursuing a career in mental health
Podcasts with career advice from KP experts and Beverly Kaye, a bestselling author on career development
The Training Fund offers free access to Continuing Education (CE) courses. Now we are excited to partner with Healthstream to offer CE Courses.
HealthStream’s comprehensive course library includes lots of interactive learning material that focuses on compliance training, licensure, upkeep training, and more. HealthStream is also used by many hospital systems, making it easier to channel relevant courses to specific employee categories. This makes it easier for members to access courses that better fit their current skillsets and areas of operation.
Healthstream interactive and customizable platform is regularly updated to reflect evolving healthcare needs and concerns. There are also many useful features like tracking a user’s license expiration and sending reminders, suggesting other related courses, and much more.
The Training Fund will switch from CE Direct to Healthstream in February 2022.
HealthStream FAQs
What do I need to do to transition to CE Unlimited? Nothing – your CE Direct account will be automatically transitioned to CE Unlimited on 02/01.
I’m not a CE Direct user, but I want to become a CE Unlimited user. Not a problem! Please fill out this form get set up.
How much will HealthStream CE Unlimited cost? There is no cost for Training Fund members.
Other questions: Please contact for more information.
Every year, the Training Fund’s prominent Tuition Assistance program receives many applications from members. In 2021, every member who applied received the good news that they would receive Tuition Assistance!
Over 300 members will receive funding to begin school programs in 2022, in addition to many others already receiving tuition assistance.
“Education is a crucial tool for our members to advance their careers and we’re thrilled to offer this life-changing program.”
– Training Fund Executive Director, Laura Hopkins
Juggling a full-time job and family responsibilities can make it challenging to return to school. This is why Tuition Assistance can be a valuable resource for our members. Tuition Assistance helps pay for school-related costs like tuition, books, and other fees for approved programs.
Members can also access a variety of educational support services to help them succeed, such as tutoring and career counseling.
If you are interested in applying for Tuition Assistance for the upcoming school year, fill out a Training Fund application. Learn more by signing up for one of our Training Fund Tuesday events!