Career Pathways Training Program: Completion deadlines are approaching

ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN
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 by providing debt-free education, training and job-placement support.
Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity to start or advance your healthcare career without paying out of pocket. Enroll now and complete your program of study by the end of the Spring 2027 semester.
Note: 1199SEIU members currently enrolled in a target occupation program automatically qualify for CPT-related program resources and support services. Visit tefcpt.org for more information.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS:
Financial Assistance: The program covers all tuition, training, books and administrative fees—ensuring that 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, you may be 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 family-sustaining wages.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Current Enrollment: Once you join the CPT Program, you must be enrolled full-time in one of the 10 target healthcare programs listed in the box titled Target Occupations.
Completion Commitment: You must complete your program by the end of the Spring 2027 semester.
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 percent Medicaid-reliant or uninsured.
TARGET OCCUPATIONS
The CPT Program offers an array of eligible positions within the healthcare industry. Positions eligible to pursue include:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPhT)
- Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
- Registered Nurse (AAS, BSN, RN to BSN)
- Respiratory Therapist (RT)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)