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Pharmacy Technician & Behavioral Health Technician PathwaysThe Training Fund’s Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium partners with local skills centers, healthcare and behavioral health employers, and colleges to run College in the High School apprenticeship...

Antoneyah Washington completed our Introduction to Healthcare Employment & Apprenticeship Programs (IHAP) class and the Nursing Assistant-Certified (NA-C) Training program with the desire to find a meaningful and steady job and promote equity in healthcare. “I...

Elizabeth Napoleon, a mom, cycle breaker, and Suquamish Tribal member, is a Substance Use Disorder Professional Apprentice at the Suquamish Tribal Wellness Center.Elizabeth chose to work in behavioral health because she knows firsthand how deeply addiction impacts...

Lanae Seaworth was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and has found her purpose in giving back to her community and helping others see their potential through peer counseling.Lanae is a Peer Support Specialist Apprentice at Valeo Vocation, an organization that has...

Calvin Fahnestock, CJ, graduated from the first Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship Cohort at Valeo Vocation. Now he is a mentor for the program, has been promoted to Facilities Manager, and is continuing his education.Valeo Vocation in Tacoma, Washington, has...

Kidist Tessema, a mother, immigrant, and future nurse has just passed the Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) Exam after completing the Introduction to Healthcare Employment & Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) course in June and the Nursing...

Mohammad Jammeh  Unit Secretary/CNA – Gero Psychiatric Unit & LTCC (Long Term Civil Commitment) | UW MedicinePictured: 2025 Behavioral Health Graduate and speaker Mohammed Jammeh (left) shares a moment with Cedric Armstrong, another 2025 Training Fund Graduate.As...

Daniel Tadesse is passionate about making an impact in healthcare and using his voice to uplift others. He graduated from a pilot Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Programs (IHAP) course. This training inspired him to share his own journey...

Riley Winters graduated from the first Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) in partnership with Arivva in Summer, 2024. The IHAP employment program trains entry-level job seekers for healthcare careers and is free of cost to...

National Health Services Corps Loan Repayment Program Application Now Open:  Apply by Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. ET Eligible health professionals may now apply to the National Health Service Corps’ three loan repayment programs. This year’s programs have increased...