Important Training Opportunities for Healthcare Workers: 1199SEIU Training Fund Support

Are you in need of completing your New York State-mandated Child Abuse Identification & Reporting and/or Infection Control Trainings? The 1199SEIU Training Fund is here to help! Eligible members can access these essential courses at no or reduced cost.

What’s Available?

The Training Fund provides two pathways to help you meet these requirements:
    1.    RELIAS Online Platform
    •    Access both Child Abuse Identification & Reporting and NYS Infection Control trainings online.
    •    Eligible members can sign up for a free RELIAS account through the Training Fund.
    •    Members have 90 days of access with no out-of-pocket costs.

    2.    Community Classes
    •    Take in-person or virtual classes in your community.
    •    Get reimbursed up to $1,000 per calendar year for the cost of the course.
    •    Visit the links below to find available courses:
    •    Child Abuse Identification & Reporting
    •    NYS Infection Control Training

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for this support, members must:
    •    Be employed in an eligible bargaining unit position.
    •    Work for a Training Fund-contributing employer for at least 90 days.
    •    Be a Full-Time Employee or a Part-Time Employee working 3/5 of full-time hours (pro-rated support at 80% for part-time employees).

How to Get Started

    •    For RELIAS registration, scan the QR code on the flyer or contact the Training Fund directly.
    •    For community class reimbursement, email your application to [email protected].

Questions?

Reach out to the 1199SEIU Training Fund team at 716-995-3755 or email [email protected] for more information.

Don’t miss out on this valuable resource to meet your NYS training requirements!

This information is provided by CWA Local 1168 and SEIU 1199 to help healthcare workers stay compliant with state-mandated regulations while minimizing personal financial burden.