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TABLE OF CONTENTS FALL 2014 SPRING 2015 2 General Information 10 Advance Your Career 3 Core Programs and Services 11 STEP Colleges Northern California 4 Career Counseling 12 English as a Second Language (ESL) 5 Workshop Descriptions 13 Mariposa Training 6-7 Long Term Care Classes 14-15 Frequently Asked Questions 8-9 Education Fund Services BOARD OF TRUSTEES EMPLOYERS Jim Simpson President & Chair Kaiser Permanente Senior VP, Business Units & Regions Outside of California Arlene Peasnall Kaiser Permanente - Southern California VP Human Resources Stephanie Battles Daughters of Charity Health System Director of Employee and Labor Relations Scott Fuller Dignity Health Senior Director for Employee and Labor Relations LABOR Rebecca Miller Secretary-Treasurer SEIU UHW-West Director of Workforce Development Triana Silton SEIU UHW-West Director of Education Donna Norton SEIU UHW-West Paul Matakiewicz SEIU UHW-West Coordinator for Representational Excellence Yitskhaq Abraham SEIU UHW-West While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, it should be understood that all courses, course descriptions, designated locations, dates and times are subject to change or elimination at any time without notice or published amendment to this catalog. Published May 2014 2014 SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer EDUCATION FUND
GENERAL INFORMATION General Information & Purpose THE SEIU UHW-WEST & JOINT EMPLOYER EDUCATION FUND provides opportunities for eligible healthcare employees to improve their skills, move up the career ladder, and make a better life for themselves and their families. The Education Fund has three primary purposes: 1. To provide education and training opportunities for healthcare workers. 2. To enhance career advancement and employment security for healthcare workers. 3. To contribute to an increasingly excellent standard of patient care. We offer a range of education and training benefits to eligible employees represented by SEIU throughout California and parts of Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. To find out what Education Fund services you are eligible for, see below. Ed Fund Eligibility I m eligible for benefits from my employer, and past my probation period. I m a non-benefited worker (on-call, per diem, supplemental) who has worked for my employer for MORE than six months. You are eligible for all Education Fund programs & services! You can take: Classes & services that are less than 40 hours long. These include: Career counseling and career counseling workshops (pp. 4-5) Most Long Term Care classess (pp. 6-7) Some short-term upgrade programs, including most certification review classes. (p.10) I m a non-benefited worker (on-call, per diem, supplemental) who has worked for my employer for LESS than six months. You can take advantage of career counseling and career counseling workshops. (pp. 4-5) 2 APPLY ONLINE WWW.SEIU-UHWEDUC.ORG
CORE PROGRAMS & SERVICES CAREER COUNSELING AND WORKSHOPS One-on-one Career Counseling and group workshops are the first steps to identifying and then creating a plan to achieve your career goals. STEP PROGRAM (Success Through Educational Preparation) STEP supports students in prerequisite classes at local community colleges with tuition, books, fees, career counseling, and often tutoring. Classes include English, ESL, Math, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology, as well as Psychology and Medical Terminology. Additional classes that are required for entry into an Allied Health or nursing programs may also be supported. NEW! Advance your Career (AYC) Provides training, books, and exam fees for short-term (less than 12 months) training for a new career, or to attain certification in your current profession. UPGRADE PROGRAMS Based on employer needs and designed to help employees move into high-demand, hard-to-fill positions such as RNA, CNA and LVN. Specialty credential review courses may be offered when needed. LONG TERM CARE CLASSES Programs and courses tailored for employees who work in long term care settings. Opportunities include CPR, Workplace English Skills, Computer Fundamentals, Medical Terminology, Customer Service, Team Building, Financial Fitness, Intro to Spanish for Healthcare Workers, GED Test Preparation, TEAS preparation program, and NCLEX Review program. JOB-TO-JOB TRAINING Provides short-term training for employees at risk of layoff. This program is intended to retrain workers for other open positions with the same employer. STIPEND PROGRAM Allows people enrolled in in-demand degree and certificate programs to reduce their hours of work (up to one shift per week) and get paid for their time. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES Continuing education classes that enable employees to obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and maintain professional licenses or certificates. Courses include topics such as Behavior Management, Dealing with the Terminally Ill, Dementia Care, Stress Management and Alzheimer s Care. Trainings are scheduled on-site upon request from employees or employer. CALL 1.888.872.4606 TOLL FREE 3
CAREER COUNSELING MENU OF SERVICES Career Exploration Interest & Skill Assessments Labor Market Information Workshops Education & Academic Resources College Exploration Local Training Programs Academic Advising Job Search Job Search Strategies Resume & Cover Letter Assistance Interview Preparation VISIT US ON THE WEB: WWW.SEIU-UHWEDUC.ORG Questions? Northern CA: 1.888.872.4606, Southern CA: 1.866.804.2250 4 APPLY ONLINE WWW.SEIU-UHWEDUC.ORG
CAREER WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Each workshop is led by a Career Counselor; following each workshop, you can arrange to meet individually with a Career Counselor to develop a career and education plan. ACADEMIC SUCCESS Designed for new STEP students, this workshop provides the tools you need to excel in college-level classes. Learn techniques for navigating the school system, managing your time effectively, speed reading, note-taking and test-taking strategies. EXPLORING YOUR CAREER PATH Are you thinking about making a career change? Do you want to know what jobs are in demand in healthcare? Come find out how the Education Fund can help you explore your career path and find a job that matches your skills, interests, values and lifestyle. HEALTHCARE REFORM & YOU We ve been hearing a lot about healthcare reform but what will it mean for your career? Learn about some of the major changes that are anticipated in the next few years, and get ideas about how you can stay ahead of changes. HOW TO PAY FOR SCHOOL: FINANCIAL AID, EMPLOYER RESOURCES, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT Do you know about the financial resources available from your employer? The Education Fund? Your union? Federal and State Aid? Scholarships? Come learn what s available and how to apply for these resources. We will also review money management tips that will help you plan for school and make ends meet as a student. JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES Do you want to change jobs but don t know how to start? Attend this workshop to get information on where to find job opportunities, how to apply to jobs with your employer, prepare a resume, and ace a job interview. NURSING SCHOOL: WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Interested in going to school for RN? LVN-RN? BSN? Learn what you need to do to increase your chances of getting accepted into an accredited nursing school and navigate the nursing school application process. MOVING UP IN ALLIED HEALTH Thinking about moving up the allied health career ladder? Come find out general information about popular allied health career opportunities including MA, Rad Tech, Respiratory Therapist, and Pharmacy. Learn what it takes to get started in advancing your career today. Check our website at www.seiu-uhweduc. org for an updated schedule of counseling workshops. If you don t see the one you want scheduled in your area, call 1-888- 872-4606 and ask to talk to an Education Fund staff person for your facility. We can bring it to you! CALL 1.888.872.4606 TOLL FREE 5
LONG TERM CARE CLASSES WORKPLACE ENGLISH SKILLS This course is designed for working adults with limited English writing and speaking skills and focuses on communication used in the workplace. Topics can include: > Responding to Workplace Demands - Confirming and clarifying information, documenting work, responding to complaints and dealing with difficult people. > Workplace Culture - Identifying skills required for current positions and the next career steps > Safety & Patient Care - This topic focuses on language used in medical environments and will include reviewing forms, documenting procedures, clarifying techniques and reporting accidents. Professional Development Free, unlimited access to on-line CEU courses through Mariposa Training Center. Call the Education Fund and ask to speak with Long Term Care for an application. On-site CEU courses are arranged upon request from the employees or the Employer. To make a request, call the Education Fund and ask to speak to Long Term Care. TEAMBUILDING Explore teambuilding and learn new ways to incorporate the theories associated with TEAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes More) into daily practice, and to improve patient care. (One day 6-8 hours) INTRO TO SPANISH FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS This class is intended for the healthcare professional to develop the language skills necessary to communicate with patients 6 APPLY ONLINE WWW.SEIU-UHWEDUC.ORG
LONG TERM CARE CLASSES and families in Spanish. Emphasis is placed on the practice of words and phrases common to the healthcare environment for safe and effective communication. (One day) COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS This 16-hour basic computer skills course is designed for healthcare workers with little or no computer experience. Using a fun, relevant, motivating workbook format, the course introduces the workers to the basic computer competencies they will need in preparation for hospital-wide changes to computerized recordkeeping. INTERMEDIATE COMPUTERS This course covers the basics of key computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. The course will also cover more in-depth internet skills. (16 hour course) FINANCIAL FITNESS Learn tips to help improve your financial situation, including how to use credit, buy a car or home and increase savings. Also includes an introduction to taxes, retirement and investing. (One or two-day workshop) GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) TEST PREPARATION PROGRAM Students work at their own pace. Program includes teacher led instruction, materials and testing fees. The teacher will recommend to the student when he/she feels that the student is ready to take any of the five GED exams. TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS (TEAS) PREPARATION PROGRAM College Entrance exam preparation. These workshops prepare students to pass the required test for admission to nursing and other professional programs. NCLEX REVIEW PROGRAM Master the ways of the NCLEX (the National Council Licensure Examination for Vocational Nurses or Registered Nurses). Learn how NCLEX questions are framed and review content in each area of nursing practice as it relates to client needs and integrated processes. Receive testtaking strategies, step-by-step guidance, intensive practice and comprehensive homestudy materials. CALL 1.888.872.4606 TOLL FREE 7
Education Fund Services LTC CL Short-term classes help you fe CAREER COUNSELING Helps you figure out what you want to do, and how to do it. STEP Pays for tuition, books, and fees for college prerequisite classes. 8 APPLY ONLINE WWW.SEIU-UHWEDUC.ORG
ASSES el more confident on the job. Upgrade Programs & AYC Help you train for in-demand positions. STIPEND PROGRAM Pays you to take time off work while you re in a professional training program. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Gives free CE credits to maintain your license or certification. CALL 1.888.872.4606 TOLL FREE 9
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER (AYC) AYC helps you move up the career ladder by paying for books, tuition, and related costs for training programs that prepare you to enter a new job. Still deciding what career path you d like to pursue? Contact our Career Counseling department for help! Program must be less than 12 months in duration AND be for a field in which you are likely to be hired upon completion. Talk to AYC staff for details. Questions? Call toll-free: 888.872.4606 or visit us online at www.seiu-uhweduc.org/upgrade Like us on Facebook. facebook.com/educationfund 10 APPLY ONLINE WWW.SEIU-UHWEDUC.ORG
STEP NORTHERN CA The STEP program pays for tuition, books, and fees for students in prerequisite classes at local community colleges, and often provides tutoring. Classes include English, Math, Sciences, and other prereqs such as Psychology and Medical Terminology. Visit www.seiu-uhweduc.org/step for more information or call 888.872.4606 to talk to a career counselor about how to get started. San Francisco City College of San Francisco East Bay Berkeley City College Chabot College College of Alameda Contra Costa College Diablo Valley College Laney College Las Positas College Los Medanos College Merritt College Peninsula/South Bay College of San Mateo De Anza College Evergreen Valley College Foothill College Gavilan College Mission College San Jose City College Skyline College North Bay College of Marin Napa Valley College Santa Rosa Junior College Solano Community College Like us on Facebook. facebook.com/educationfund North State Shasta Community College Yuba City College Sacramento Area American River College Cosumnes River College Folsom Lake College Sacramento City College Sierra College Woodland Community College Central Valley Merced College Modesto Junior College San Joaquin Delta College Willow International Center Fresno City College Reedley College Madera Center Central Coast Allan Hancock College Cuesta College Online Modesto Junior College (Medical Terminology Check our website for details www.seiu-uhweduc.org/step or call the LTC career counselor at 510.250.6868. CALL 1.888.872.4606 TOLL FREE 11
Do you want to improve your english? Quieres mejorar tu inglés? Gusto mo bang gumaling sa pagsasalita ng English? Take ESL classes for free! We pay for the class and books. Call 1-888-872-4606 for a STEP application or to talk to a Career Counselor. 12 APPLY ONLINE WWW.SEIU-UHWEDUC.ORG
Free, unlimited access to on-line CEUs for eligible Education Fund employees On-line classes offered through Mariposa Training Center Eligibility criteria 1. Work in a participating SEIU bargaining unit position for a contributing employer. 2. Be a regular full or part-time employee eligible for benefits. 3. Have completed your initial probationary period. 4. non-benefited employees must have worked with their employer for at least six months. For an application call CALL TOLL FREE 1.888.872.4606 and ask to speak with Long Term Care CALL 1.888.872.4606 TOLL FREE 13
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do my union dues pay for the Education Fund? The best way to start is to meet with an Ed Fund Career Counselor and make an education plan. Call 1-888-872-4606 to make an appointment with a counselor. Nope! Our funding comes almost entirely from employer contributions, along with some federal, state, and local grants to our sister agency, the Shirley Ware Education Center (SWEC). Employers are required to pay into the Education Fund through their contracts with your union. The Education Fund does NOT receive union dues money. I want to go back to school how do I get started? How can the Ed Fund help to pay for my education? We have a variety of programs, depending on where you are in your educational path. Check page 3 of this catalog (Core Programs & Services) to get a snapshot of what is available. For current hiring needs, you can check with your HR department and look at job listings. For longer-term employment trends, call 1-888-872-4606 to make an appointment with an Ed Fund Career Counselor. How can I find out about in-demand jobs at my employer? Can my children access this benefit? No, this benefit is only for people who currently meet our eligibility requirements on page 2. 14 APPLY ONLINE WWW.SEIU-UHWEDUC.ORG
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I want to take classes but my supervisor won t give me the time off. Can the Ed Fund help? The Education Fund is a separate organization from your union and your employer, and cannot get involved in workplace issues. However, we can provide a letter explaining the Education Fund benefits which you can give to your supervisor. You can also ask your union steward for assistance. For the most updated information about our programs and services, visit our website at www.seiu-uhweduc.org, or call us at 1-888-872-4606. How can I get more information about your programs? Why is speaking to a counselor so important? Ed Fund Career Counselors are experts on the services the Fund can offer you, and the educational and career resources in your area. They can help you figure out where to get started with your journey. Plus, they re really nice give them a call! Talk to your facility s Ed Fund Champion or representative. If you don t know who that is, call 1-888-872-4606. How can I help my coworkers learn more about Ed Fund benefits? How can I get the Ed Fund to bring courses and training programs to my facility? Become an Ed Fund Champion. Ed Fund Champions help raise the visibility of our benefits. If you are interested in becoming an Ed Fund Champion call toll free 866-804-2250. CALL 1.888.872.4606 TOLL FREE 15
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OFFICES EDUCATION FUND HEADQUARTERS 360 22nd Street, Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94612 TOLL FREE: 1.888.872.4606 SACRAMENTO REGION 2000 O Street, Suite 240 Sacramento, CA 95811 TOLL FREE: 1.888.872.4606 SOUTH BAY REGION 2995 Moorpark Ave San Jose, CA 95128 TEL: 408.287.3655 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION 1730 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90015 TEL: 866.804.2250 CENTRAL VALLEY 550 East Shaw Ave., Suite 240 Fresno, CA 93710 TEL: 1.866.798.0091 LAS VEGAS, NV REGION 3785 East Sunset Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89120 TEL: 702.547.6400 NORTHWEST REGION 3536 SE 26th Ave. Portland, OR 97202 TEL: 503.238.5945 PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS Empres Healthcare Heartwood Avenue Healthcare Katherine Healthcare New Hope Post Acute Petaluma Health & Rehab Springs Road Healthcare Foresight Management McClure Convalescent Hospital Valley Pointe Rehab All Saints Sub Acute & Rehab Shast View Healthcare Kindred Healthcare Golden Gate Healthcare Center Hacienda Care Center Lawton Healthcare Center Nineteenth Ave Healthcare Santa Cruz Healthcare Center Tunnell Healthcare Center Victorian Healthcare Center Genesis Healthcare Washington Care & Rehab Kingsburg Care Center Creekside Care Center - Stockton Serenity Management Brookside Convalescent Hospital Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living Northgate Care Center DENVER, CO REGION 2525 West Alameda Ave. Denver, CO 80219 TEL: 303.722.0796 CALL TOLL FREE 1.888.872.4606 www.seiu-uhweduc.org CATALOG DESIGN: ROSTOCK DESIGN WWW.ROSTOCKDESIGN.COM