News & Updates

Stay connected with the latest from the Education Fund.

Explore program announcements, partnership highlights, upcoming opportunities, press releases, and more. From career advancement and educational achievements to initiatives that support healthcare workers, this is your source for the latest Education Fund news.

Aug 27, 2026 Update
Expanding Ramp: Wage Replacement Payments Now Available Through Our CE Reimbursement Platform
The Education Fund is excited to expand the use of Ramp, our Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement payment platform, to now include Wage Replacement payments.
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Jul 28, 2026 Update
Upcoming EnGen Information Sessions Available in English and Spanish
Want to improve your workplace English skills and feel more confident communicating with colleagues, supervisors, and patients?
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Jul 21, 2026 News
Hollywood Presbyterian Employees Vote to Continue Education Fund Benefits
We are excited to share that employees at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) voted to keep the Education Fund in their contract, reaffirming the value of these benefits for UHW and 121RN members.
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Jul 19, 2026 Update
Connect With the Education Fund at Your Facility
The Education Fund’s Business Development Specialists and Regional Coordinators regularly visit facilities across the regions we serve to connect with members where they work.
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May 18, 2026 News
New Research Highlights the Impact of Labor-Management Training Partnerships
The Education Fund is proud to be part of a national network of Labor-Management Training Partnerships (LMTPs) that has supported the education, career advancement, and professional growth of more than 800,000 healthcare workers across 22 states.
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Dec 9, 2025 News
New Statewide Survey of Community Clinic Workers Released
With funding from the California Workforce Development Board through its High Road Training Partnership program, Goodwin Simon Strategic Research conducted an independent statewide survey of employees working in Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHCs)—community-based clinics that provide health services to the most vulnerable populations regardless of ability to pay.
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Aug 27, 2023 News
Education Fund Executive Director speaks at Federal Reserve Webinar on Shifting Perspectives and Expectations on Employment
In early August 2023, The Education Fund’s Executive Director, Rebecca Hanson, was a panelist in a webinar hosted by the Federal Reserve banks of Atlanta and Philadelphia, entitled “Shifting Perspectives and Expectations on Employment.”
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Aug 15, 2023 News
The Education Fund works to help solve the healthcare staffing crisis
Recently the Education Fund’s Executive Director, Rebecca Hanson and Education Fund member, Teresa Harris spoke to the Portland Business Journal to share how our programs and services help our members move up in their careers while remaining with their employers.
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