The Upstate New York Training and Upgrading Fund is a negotiated benefit between multiple healthcare employers and 1199SEIU, covering more than 15,000 employees.
Through this collaboration, the Fund provides career and educational advising, adult education, skills enhancement programs, tuition vouchers/reimbursement and professional development opportunities to thousands of healthcare workers like you throughout Upstate New York.
Working full-time and going back to school is no joke. TEF really helped me out, they set me up with a tutor when I needed it. When I wasn’t able to meet with the tutor, I would email. The tutor would send me back study material that would help me, she was always there. She would text me or call me and say,“Shak you’ve got this!”
Shakeel Shah
Associate Degree in Surgical Technology, Surgical Technician
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital
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.
