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Apprentice Spotlight: Reinhardt Ryden
Our Members Say it Best! Reinhardt's Success StoryReinhardt Ryden, Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Apprentice at Lifeline Connections, reminds us to see the potential in our own journeys. Reinhardt worked as a Peer Counselor for three-and-a-half years at...
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:...
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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...
Celebrating 15 years of Healthcare Partnerships!
On October 25, 2023, the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training & Education Fund (Training Fund) marks its 15-year anniversary. This milestone event celebrates innovative labor/management partnerships that drive workforce solutions, and will bring together...
Additional Funding for RN members
All eligible members can apply for up to $5,250/year in Tuition Assistance. The Training Fund is pleased to offer our RN members an additional scholarship up to $3,000/year for a limited period. Funding is available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so apply now to...
Training Fund and HCAC Host BH Pathways Event
On June 20, the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium (HCAC) and Training Fund hosted stakeholders from across the state invested in developing educational pathways to behavioral health degree programs. Faculty, administrators, and HCAC staff members gathered to...
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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.
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Financial Aid (both Federal and State) and scholarship funds are available to help members pay for school.

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