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:
The program covers all tuition, training, books and administrative fees—ensuring you can focus on your educational goals rather than the financial burden.
The program offers individual case management, tutoring, test preparation and career counseling.
To help fit the program into your busy schedule, participants may be eligible for up to two days a week of paid release time to attend classes.
Upon completion of the program, you will receive assistance in securing a full-time position with family-sustaining wages.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Once you join the CPT Program, you must be enrolled full-time in one of the 10 target healthcare programs. (*see Target Occupations)
You must complete your program within three years or by the end of the Spring 2027 semester.
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. 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)
APPLY NOW!
Take the next step in your healthcare career.
