The Massachusetts 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund is a negotiated benefit between multiple healthcare employers and 1199SEIU covering 44,000 employees.
The Fund provides thousands of healthcare workers throughout Massachusetts like you with career and educational advising, adult education, skills enhancement programs, tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
The following benefits are available for eligible hospital, nursing home and community center employees.
I know so many people might be afraid to start something. If you would like to do something and have a goal, just go for it. Keep going, don’t give up, and you will get there.
Marie Chery
ASN Graduate, Certified Nurse Assistant
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Steward Healthcare
Member Support
The Training Fund is here to help you get the skills you need to succeed. If you’re ready to go back to school or take a training course, we’ll help you get started.
Academic Support
Academic Skills Prep Classes are free courses that help 1199SEIU members build an academic foundation and take the next step in their education or career. Classes include College Preparation, Computer Skills and High School Completion.
You may be eligible to receive reimbursement for continuing education programs. Financial support is available for seminars, conferences and workshops related to healthcare or your job.
The Health Careers College Core Curriculum (HC4) Program is a supported program for adult learners with little or no experience in higher education. Take core prerequisite courses required to complete your degree.
Learning Centers offer you educational support, tutoring services, workshops and access to a variety of academic resources if you are enrolled in TEF programs.
Registered apprenticeship is an earn-while-you-learn industry specific training model that includes on-the-job and classroom training, financial rewards for skill gains, and results in a national occupational credential upon completion.
The Fund offers classes designed specifically to help Personal Care Attendants like you gain valuable skills that can be used to improve care and job satisfaction.
