HEALTHCARE EDUCATION FUND
SEIU & JOINT EMPLOYER EDUCATION FUND
The Education Fund (sometimes referred to as the Ed Fund) is a partnership between healthcare industry employers and SEIU local unions, funded by collectively bargained employer contributions to provide education and training benefits for over 105,000 eligible healthcare workers. Our mission is to empower our diverse healthcare workforce to advance in a changing environment through innovative education and training solutions.
The Ed Fund benefit is won through collective bargaining and is currently available to SEIU 49 members at Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health, Columbia Memorial Hospital, and Planned Parenthood. Through the Education Fund’s partnership with Local 49, eligible members are able to train for a new healthcare career, get the continuing education they need in their current role, or simply learn new skills that can help in their day-to-day lives and jobs all at NO COST. In addition, with one-on-one career counseling available to all, the Education Fund is there to help you determine your next step and achieve your goals.
“When I decided to go back to school for my nursing degree, I was out of a lot of resources and scholarships since I already had a previous degree. The SEIU Ed Fund provided some great resources. They took all of my concerns seriously and never left me hanging without an answer!”
Karina Ignashov
Nurse (former CNA), Kaiser Permanente
Your Education Fund Benefits
Critical Skills
Skills & Preparation Courses: Computer Classes, Medical Terminology, Foundational Math/Science, Online Soft Skills Courses, Critical Skills Webinars, Language Programs and more.
Continuing Education
CEU Classes: Continuing education seminars and workshops to enable you to maintain professional licenses or certificates by earning CEUs.
Certification & Licensure Reimbursement: License & Certification Reimbursement provides financial support to those renewing current licenses or seeking a specialty license or certification in their current field of work. $1500 in annual reimbursement for continuing education, membership fees, conference and seminar costs.
Job-to-Job: We provide support for workers going through Layoff / Reduction in Force (RIF) by reimbursing up to $5,000 for costs of attending an accredited training program, and for time spent (Wage Replacement), while attending an accredited training program, up to 500 hours.
Career Advice
1-on-1 Career Counseling: The Education Fund’s Career Counselors empower, motivate, educate and prepare workers who want to advance their careers. We will help you identify and achieve your academic and career goals.
Education & Advancement
College Courses: The Education Fund provides support for General Education classes and prerequisites as well as fully funded certificate and degree Career Pathway programs that can accelerate careers in healthcare.
Tuition Support: Reimbursement of up to $5250 for tuition, textbooks, and fees.
Wage Replacement: Up to $10,000 to supplement the loss of income, due to a reduction in hours, to study, go to school, attend clinicals, etc. (KPNW, LHS, PPCW only)
Career Pathways: Fully funded certificate and degree programs to become qualified for key positions in allied health quickly, no matter where you are in your career. Opportunities include: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing, Mental Health and more!
Questions?
Reach out to your Regional Coordinators
“We’re here to help!”
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Angelynn Avé
Mobile: (510) 980-1151
Email: aave@theedfund.org -
Zeny Ehrlich
Mobile: (510) 289-8071
Email: zehrlich@theedfund.org