The 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund (Training Fund) is a joint labor-management partnership that aims to enhance employee education, career opportunities and improve the quality of care. The Training Fund offers a variety of FREE educational programs, including pre-college adult learning programs, group or cohort classes, technical occupation preparation, continuing education and tuition assistance to UHealth Tower employees who are members of 1199SEIU collective bargaining unit.

Click here to find the education benefits you are eligible for on the first day and after one year of full or part-time employment.

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance is a benefit for eligible UHealth Tower employees in a Collective Bargaining unit and pursuing a college degree at the undergraduate level (associate's or bachelor's). Tuition Assistance is provided each semester in the form of a voucher or reimbursement for approved courses from accredited schools at a maximum of $5,500 per calendar year for full-time and $3,300 for part-time employees.

Subject to the availability of funds, students enrolled in a key shortage profession program and taking required/major courses or clinical courses (not general education courses or pre-requisites) will have a total maximum of $9,000 (for undergraduate students) per calendar year.

Before enrolling in a program, you must consult with a Training Fund representative to ensure your program is approved for Tuition Assistance since there are some non-healthcare majors that the benefit does not cover. In general, programs that advance your career at UHealth Tower or are in a healthcare-related field are approved.

Tuition Reimbursement for Degree Programs

After successfully completing accredited college courses, the Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program reimburses you for approved tuition costs. Courses that satisfy program requirements leading to an undergraduate degree are eligible for tuition reimbursement. Non-credit courses are ineligible for reimbursement.

Tuition Vouchers

You are encouraged to take advantage of the low-cost, high quality education offered through Miami Dade College, Broward College, Florida International University and University of Central Florida. The Tuition Assistance Voucher Program allows you to take courses without paying upfront tuition costs. The benefit provides you with a voucher for required courses that satisfy program requirements leading to an undergraduate degree. Vouchers are not provided for non-credit courses.

Reimbursement for Continuing Education

Many healthcare workers must earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to keep their licenses current, while others seek new information in their field. The Training Fund can help you cover the costs of your Continuing Education programs. YOU can use CE Reimbursement for job or health related training to expand YOUR skills.

As an 1199SEIU member, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for certification or training fees up to $1,000 per calendar year for CEUs and approved professional development courses. To obtain reimbursement, you must submit a complete application with all supporting documents to the Training and Upgrading Fund within 90 days of completing the course.

Eligibility

To be eligible for Tuition Assistance for Degree Programs, Reimbursement for Continuing Education, and the Graduate Scholarship Program you must meet the following general requirements:

• You must be a UMH 1199SEIU Collective Bargaining unit member; and

• have worked for UMH for at least one year; and

• be a full or part-time employee.

Next steps to confirm eligibility:

To confirm eligibility, submit an authorization form to the Training Fund for employment verification. A Training Fund representative will contact you when the Verification of Employment Letter is received from the Human Resources Department. Please allow 48-72 hours to complete the request.

Return to:

• Tuition Assistance Degree Reimbursement

• Tuition Assistance Voucher

• Graduate Scholarship

• Continuing Education Reimbursement

• CE Direct

• Online Courses

CLICK HERE to download the Authorization for the Release of Human Resources Information (PDF)

Updated January 2022