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Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship: Lanae Seaworth

Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship: Lanae Seaworth

Our Apprentices say it best! Lanae's Success StoryLanae Seaworth was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and has found her purpose in giving back to her community and helping others see their potential through peer counseling.Lanae is a Peer Support Specialist...

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Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship: Calvin Fahnestock

Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship: Calvin Fahnestock

Our Apprentices say it best! Calvin's Success StoryCalvin Fahnestock, CJ, graduated from the first Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship Cohort at Valeo Vocation. Now he is a mentor for the program, has been promoted to Facilities Manager, and is continuing his...

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IHAP & NA-C Spotlight: Kidist Tessema

IHAP & NA-C Spotlight: Kidist Tessema

Our Learners say it best! Kidist's Success StoryKidist Tessema, a mother, immigrant, and future nurse has just passed the Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) Exam after completing the Introduction to Healthcare Employment & Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) course...

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Latest News & Updates

End-of-Year reimbursement deadline is Dec 31!

End-of-Year reimbursement deadline is Dec 31!

Reimbursement Deadline: December 31, 2025Submit your 2025 tuition assistance, education, training, or professional development reimbursement funding requests by Dec. 31. We encourage you to submit funding requests and supporting documentation early. The sooner you...

EVS Week 2025: Training Fund benefits for Service members

EVS Week 2025: Training Fund benefits for Service members

Happy Environmental Services Week!National Environmental Services week, September 14-20, 2025, honors the important work that EVS staff perform in healthcare facilities to promote better patient care. We have several programs, opportunities, and support services to...

Welcome to the Training Fund, Sound Behavioral Health

Welcome to the Training Fund, Sound Behavioral Health

Welcome to our new members from Sound Behavioral Health! 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...

Apply for Tuition Assistance: Deadline is October 15

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

Conference Travel Deadline: September 1 2025

Conference Travel Deadline: September 1 2025

The next quarterly Conference Travel Funding Award application deadline is right around the corner! NEW in 2025: We provide ALL our eligible members with up to $3,500* once per year (in reimbursements) to attend local and national conferences *Available on first-come,...

Inaugural Training Fund Graduation

Inaugural Training Fund Graduation

The Training Fund hosted its inaugural in-person graduation ceremony on June 18 to celebrate the more than 500 members and participants who completed a range of degree programs, healthcare trainings, and apprenticeship programs in the past year. Families, teachers,...

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Members who work at our employer partners share how the Training Fund has helped them achieve their education and career goals.

Do you have a story to tell about using the Training Fund?  Please email us or call 425.255.0315. Thank you!

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The Training Fund offers a number of resources to help you make the most of your education.

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Help with Online Tools

Tips and resources for filling out online forms, uploading documents, using Zoom for virtual workshops, and more.

Academic and Student Success Resources

A comprehensive list of resources to assist you in school. Tips for time management, note taking, and more.

Employment Services

Meet with the Training Fund’s Employment Specialist to help your land your next job. Learn more about networking, interviewing, and job trends.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Financial Aid (both Federal and State) and scholarship funds are available to help members pay for school.

David Antwi

David Antwi

Nursing Assistant, Swedish Medical Center

Carmen Diaz

Carmen Diaz

Medical Assistant, Kaiser Permanente

Debbie Toews

Debbie Toews

Food Service Worker, MultiCare Valley Hospital