Sep 24, 2024 | 20th Anniversary
“I took the time to learn everything the Ed Fund offers. It’s there for us to use. Why wouldn’t we?”
In celebration of the Education Fund’s twentieth anniversary, we spotlight Janet Cordova’s remarkable journey from Emergency Room Technician to Unit Assistant at Kaiser Permanente. With the Ed Fund’s support, Janet seamlessly transitioned roles, pursued her Associate’s degree, and honed essential software skills through online courses. Looking forward, she plans to continue taking advantage of the Ed Fund’s resources to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree. Janet’s drive to further her education and career embodies the spirit of empowerment that defines the Education Fund’s two decades of success.
Sep 24, 2024 | 20th Anniversary
“I’ve set an example for my college-bound child. The Education Fund helped me accomplish my educational goal.”
To celebrate 20 years of the Education Fund, we’re sharing 20 reasons our members love having us in their contract! In 2023, Shyndona Dickerson, a CNA at Dignity Health had this to say about her Ed Fund benefits.
Sep 24, 2024 | 20th Anniversary
“The Education Fund has impacted my life. It’s helping me down the road in the future with my career path and choices.”
As the Education Fund marks its 20th anniversary, Nancy Espino’s journey stands as a testament to our profound impact on individual lives. Despite parenthood delaying her college dreams, Nancy found her path in the medical field as a clinical assistant at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, supported by the Ed Fund’s benefits for eligible SEIU members. As a clinical assistant Nancy utilized our College Courses program to pursue her Medical Assistant degree. Overcoming initial nerves about returning to school, Nancy found the support she needed through the Ed Fund, describing her experience as “super positive.” With the Education Fund, Nancy found the encouragement she needed to begin fulfilling her personal and professional goals.
Sep 24, 2024 | 20th Anniversary
“The Education Fund will support your dreams and goals and help you to develop additional skills for a promotion.”
For our 20th anniversary, we’re putting the spotlight on why our members love the Ed Fund. The advice Stephanie Goins, an LVN at Kaiser Permanente Fremont, shared in 2022 with her coworkers about taking advantage of their Ed Fund benefits is right on the money. We love hearing about the countless ways the Ed Fund has changed lives.
Sep 24, 2024 | 20th Anniversary
“I am a single mother of four boys, and knowing I had this program to help me along the way and make it possible to go to school without the financial hardship made it easy for me with less stress. I wanted to show my boys that with help, nothing can get in your way, you just have to ask. Thank you!”
– Amanda Bernal
To continue celebrating our 20th anniversary, we’re sharing Amanda Bernal’s reason for loving the Education Fund. Amanda, who worked at Kaiser Permanente Modesto and is a single mother of four boys, took advantage of her Ed Fund benefits to ease her financial burdens and pursue education without stress. Her journey in 2022 shows how our support can change lives, helping people overcome challenges and reach their goals.
Sep 24, 2024 | 20th Anniversary
“The use of my Ed Fund benefits has elevated me to the top of my pay grade in my position.”
As we continue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Education Fund, we’re sharing this 2023 testimonial of Ann Wallace from Kaiser Permanente Roseville. Ann’s story is just one example of how we’ve been making a difference since day one, supporting members like her in reaching their goals.
