Welcome, Kadlec!

Welcome, Kadlec!

We are thrilled to welcome new members from Kadlec Medical Center! You are eligible for our programs and services as early as January 1, 2022.

We offer education and career advancement programs so that you can improve your skills, move up the career ladder, and make a better life for you and your family. After January 1, please fill out our online member application in order to access academic and career navigation services.

These programs and services are available after you’ve been employed by Kadlec for three months:

  • Career and education counseling services
  • Educational support services such as academic support workshops, math and science tutoring, English language classes, and basic computer classes
  • Professional Development support such as discounted CPR and Life Support certifications, reimbursement for activities like specialty certifications and conferences/courses that carry CEU credits, as well as free access to CE Direct courses.
  • Members in the Professional/Technical bargaining unit may also apply for conference travel funding (you must be approved prior to travel, then submit for reimbursement).

Once you have worked for your employer for one year, you may also qualify for Tuition Assistance, which covers tuition, fees, and book costs for a wide variety of healthcare education programs at colleges and universities across the region. (Even if you haven’t worked for Kadlec for a year yet, contact us to talk about academic support and resources, career planning, and how we can help you reach your goals.)

  • Applications are accepted year-round and typically we award Tuition Assistance after October 15. However, since you just joined us, we have a different deadline for Kadlec members to apply for Tuition Assistance: between January 1-February 14 (to pay for school as early as Spring Quarter). We encourage members to contact us early to work with a Training Fund Navigator on your education plan.
  • If you are planning to go to school in 2022, please apply for Tuition Assistance between January 1 and February 14. Learn more about Tuition Assistance.
  • If you are currently in school and have already been receiving Tuition Reimbursement from your previous Education Fund, you may be able to add Tuition Assistance from the Training Fund. Please contact us to discuss this.

Watch our welcome video to learn more about the Training Fund!

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 (425-255-0315) or email the Training Fund office ().

Welcome, VMFH St. Joe’s!

Welcome, VMFH St. Joe’s!

Welcome, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) St. Joseph members! You are eligible for our programs and services as early as January 1, 2022.

We offer education and career advancement programs so that you can improve your skills, move up the career ladder, and make a better life for you and your family. After January 1, please fill out our online member application in order to access academic and career navigation services.

These programs and services are available after you’ve been employed by St. Joe’s for three months:

  • Career and education counseling services
  • Educational support services such as academic support workshops, math and science tutoring, English language classes, and basic computer classes
  • Professional Development support such as discounted CPR and Life Support certifications, reimbursement for activities like specialty certifications and conferences/courses that carry CEU credits, as well as free access to CE Direct courses.

Once you have worked for your employer for one year, you may also qualify for Tuition Assistance, which covers tuition, fees and book costs for a wide variety of healthcare education programs at colleges and universities across the region. (Even if you haven’t worked for St. Joe’s for a year yet, contact us to talk about academic support and resources, career planning, and how we can help you reach your goals.)

  • Applications are accepted year-round and typically we award Tuition Assistance after October 15. However, since you just joined us, we have a different deadline for Kadlec members to apply for Tuition Assistance: between January 1-February 14 (to pay for school as early as Spring Quarter). We encourage members to contact us early to work with a Training Fund Navigator on your education plan.
  • If you are planning to go to school in 2022, please apply for Tuition Assistance between January 1 and February 14. Learn more about Tuition Assistance.
  • If you are currently in school and have already been receiving Tuition Assistance from your previous Education Fund, we will work with you to make sure there is no interruption in your education. Please do not pay for 2022 school costs before January 1 (we cannot reimburse you for payments in 2021). We’ll work with you and your school to make sure the transition goes smoothly.

Watch our welcome video to learn more about the Training Fund!

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 (425-255-0315) or email the Training Fund office ().

Hey KP Employees! Don’t miss out on the 2021 Education Fair.

Hey KP Employees! Don’t miss out on the 2021 Education Fair.

Kaiser Permanente of Washington, and the SEIU 1199NW Training Fund, are dedicated to your professional development.

This year, from Monday, Oct. 11, to Friday, Oct. 15, Kaiser Permanente of Washington is hosting a virtual Education Fair Week filled with interesting podcasts from different experts and your peers!

Training Fund Regional Education Navigator Angelica Reveles spoke with Kaiser Permenente employee and Training Fund member Monica Clark about how the Training Fund helped them achieve their education goals!

To hear more podcasts, and to learn about Workforce Professional Development efforts at Kaiser Permanente, visit https://sp-cloud.kp.org/sites/WWFPD/SitePages/WFPD-Podcast-Series.aspx.

The clock is ticking – apply for Tuition Assistance before the deadline!

The clock is ticking – apply for Tuition Assistance before the deadline!

Considering going back to school or continuing your degree? Don’t hesitate, apply for Tuition Assistance now!

The deadline for tuition assistance applications is October 15, 2021, but planning for school today will help you succeed tomorrow.

You can use tuition assistance for…

  • Tuition to an approved healthcare education program.
  • Books, fees, entrance/placement exams.
  • And more!

Visit our Tuition Assistance page to learn more or email .

Calling all parents and caregivers! Learn about your financial aid opportunities.

Calling all parents and caregivers! Learn about your financial aid opportunities.

Are you a parent or caregiver? Learn how you can go back to school with financial aid at this event!

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is hosting a virtual event to help parents and caregivers learn about financial aid. The event is one of many being hosted by WSAC to help prospective students apply for financial aid as a part of the 12th Year Campaign.

Listen to experts about all of your financial aid opportunities and get help applying for financial aid online. The event will be on Zoom at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Advance registration is required. Register here – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-GpqjovGtXQvVxE9HB0ghugpOuoUXrG.

Here are some more events from WSAC:

 

October 10, 2021 1:00-3:00pm Bellingham School District Financial Aid Event (Virtual and in-person) Register for Virtual Event in Advance 
October 13, 2021 5:30-7:30pm 12th Year Campaign Statewide Financial Aid Completion Virtual Event  Register in Advance 
October 20, 2021 5:30-7:30pm Futures NW Financial Aid Completion Event for Skagit & Whatcom Counties (Virtual) Register in Advance
October 27, 2021 5:30-7:30pm 12th Year Campaign Statewide Financial Aid Completion Virtual Event (Virtual) Register in Advance 
November 10, 2021 5:30-7:30pm 12th Year Campaign Statewide Financial Aid Completion Virtual Event  Register in Advance   
November 17, 2021 5:30-7:30pm 12th Year Campaign Statewide Financial Aid Completion Virtual Event  Register in Advance  
December 1, 2021 5:30-7:30pm 12th Year Campaign Statewide Financial Aid Completion Virtual Event  Register in Advance   
Interested in a graduate degree in nursing? Apply to UW Bothell!

Interested in a graduate degree in nursing? Apply to UW Bothell!

Calling all RNs! University of Washington Bothell has spots reserved for Training Fund Members in their Master of Nursing Program, starting Fall 2021.

This program is one of the top graduate nursing programs in the country. The Master of Nursing program prepares RNs for advanced nursing roles in a variety of settings such as …

  • Nursing leadership.
  • Nursing education.
  • Public Health
  • And more!

Many graduates obtain jobs as nurse leaders, school of nursing faculty, clinical education specialists, managers, administrators, directors, change agents, and care providers promoting and implementing programs designed to improve patient outcomes. Accepted students have options to specialize in nursing education, administrative leadership, population health or a general specialization.

This is a hybrid program with in-person and online classes. Classes meet every other Friday, five times a quarter.

Training Fund Members can apply for Tuition Assistance. UW Bothell has a variety of funding options such as the Nurse Faculty Loan program, which cancels 85 percent of a loan over four years post-graduation. There are also scholarships available!

Learn more about the program and how to apply here. Apply for Tuition Assistance today to be connected with your Regional Education Navigator.