Career Pathways Training Program: Strengthening New York’s healthcare industry with its toughest champions—you.

The Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program enables 1199SEIU members and other participants to further their education, advance their career and make a meaningful impact in their community—all at no cost to you.

Note: If you are a member of 1199SEIU currently enrolled in a target occupation program, you automatically qualify for CPT related program resources and support services and will be notified with more information.

PROGRAM OFFERINGS:

Financial Assistance: The program covers all tuition, training, books, and administrative fees—ensuring you can focus on your educational goals rather than the financial burden.

Program Resources and Support Services: The program offers individual case management, tutoring, test preparation and career counseling.

Paid Release Time: To help fit the program into your busy schedule, participants are eligible for up to two days a week of paid release time to attend classes.

Job Placement Assistance: Upon completion of the program, you will receive assistance in securing a full-time position with good pay and ongoing benefits.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Current Enrollment: Once you join the CPT Program, you must enroll or expedite completion in one of the 13 target healthcare programs. (*see Target Occupations)

Completion Commitment: You must complete your program by the first semester of 2027.

Service Commitment: You must commit to a three-year service requirement, working for a healthcare provider in New York State that serves a patient population that is at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured.

TARGET OCCUPATIONS

The CPT Program offers an array of eligible positions within the healthcare industry. If you are already enrolled in any of the following programs, you could have your education fully paid for beginning this fall: