Kianna Hill was one of 14 graduates from the Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) in partnership with Seattle Jobs Initiative in Spring, 2024.
The IHAP employment program trains entry-level job seekers for healthcare careers and is free of cost to participants. It consists of two phases: Phase 1 is a three-week Healthcare Foundations class that helps participants explore a range of healthcare careers and develop workplace readiness. Phase 2 consists of a six- to eight -week NA-C Training program.
Kianna completed both phases of IHAP, including online classes, hands-on labs, and onsite clinical training. As the graduation speaker for her IHAP cohort, Kianna shared her motivation for enrolling in IHAP:
“My passion is caregiving. Unfortunately, I struggled with addiction issues. My addiction ended up taking me away from my family, my friends, and my passion. I had to change the people and places around me, and am gaining two years of sobriety this month.
I decided to enroll in the IHAP program after I saw others complete the IHAP and NA-C programs.
This is an opportunity to get back into my passion.”
I really learned a ton during my clinicals. The training I completed helped me be able to jump right in to my new NA-C job. I am consistently using the skills I gained through IHAP and my NA-C courses.
I absolutely love being able to make my residents smile and make their day better!
IHAP also offers free wrap-around support services to help learners succeed and complete the program. These comprehensive options include: all program supplies, vaccination and clinical readiness assistance, scrubs, tutoring, and test registration and preparation.
Our IHAP Navigator is also able to connect participants with additional resources including childcare and transportation support, resume and cover letter assistance, and more!