News & Media
Latest Videos
Success Stories
NA-C: Narielle Mendoza
NA-C: Arletta Emery
Medical Assistant: Fei Zhou
Medical Assistant: Jamari Bovan
RN: Nfanso Sawo
Member & Participant Successes
Member Spotlight: Alexis Young & KeChelle VanBuren
Our Members Say it Best! Lexi & Shelly's Success StorySince joining the MA Apprenticeship program, Lexi Young has also utilized supportive services to remove barriers and complete the program Alexis (Lexi) Young is a busy mother of five and a Medical Assistant at...
Member Spotlight: Nkechi Odigwe
Nkechi Odigwe, currently an on-call CNA at MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, is unafraid to reach for her dreams. Two years ago, Nkechi was a Nutrition Assistant at Multicare Auburn. She wanted to work toward being a nurse, but knew that there were many obstacles:...
Member Spotlight: Alex’s Story
Alex Knox, a nursing assistant at MultiCare Deaconess, plans to be in school for a long time. Currently taking classes to become a licensed nurse, Alex dreams of going “all the way” to get his Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). And the Training Fund is an integral...
Latest News & Updates
FREE Practical Application to Comprehensive Treatment of Pain Training
Our friend, Southwest WA Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is offering a FREE 3-hour Practical Application to Comprehensive Treatment of Pain training on the “safe integration of opioids into personalized pain management.” FREE Available to: ANY licensed/certified...
Join Kaiser Permanente’s 2024 Virtual Workforce Development Week
Kaiser Permanente employees are invited to join the third Workforce Development Week, February 6 to 8. At this virtual event, you’ll hear from colleagues and leaders across Kaiser Permanente with tips for building skills and developing your career. Health care is...
The Training Fund Awarded $2 million as Career Connect Washington’s Healthcare Sector Leader
Washington Jobs Initiative Sectoral Partnership Awards Training Fund $2M The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), Employment Security Department, and Career Connect Washington (CCW) recently awarded the Training Fund $2M through the Washington Jobs...
The Training Fund’s 15-Year Anniversary Celebration
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, members, education partners, healthcare employers and staff came together to celebrate the fifteen year anniversary of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training and Education Fund (Training Fund). We celebrated our innovative...
The year is ending, don’t miss out on funding!
Submit for tuition assistance, education, training, or professional development funding by Dec. 31. The Training Fund encourages you to submit your funding requests and supporting documentation early to make the deadline.Tuition Assistance Submit your funding request...
Pro/Tech Conference Travel Funding Award deadline is Dec. 1
The Pro/Tech Conference Travel Funding Award application deadline is right around the corner! Did you know that we provide our Professional and Technical members with up to $1,500 per year (in reimbursements) to attend local and national conferences?* Apply before...
Member Stories
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!
Your Path to Success
The Training Fund offers a number of resources to help you make the most of your education.
Member Forms
Find the right form to access Training Fund programs and services.
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
Nursing Assistant, Swedish Medical Center

Carmen Diaz
Medical Assistant, Kaiser Permanente

Debbie Toews
Food Service Worker, MultiCare Valley Hospital