Northwest Region
Washington, Oregon
In the Northwest, the Education Fund provides support for online General Education classes and prerequisites through Clatsop Community College, Oregon Coast Community College, Clackamas Community College and Portland Community College. This support prepares participants for certificate and degree programs that can accelerate their careers in healthcare. In addition to general education classes and prerequisites, the Education Fund supports a variety of certificate and degree programs that meet the current need of the healthcare industry to eligible members in Washington and Oregon.
Clackamas Community College
General Education/Prerequisites classes – online and in-person
Career Pathways – online and in-person Certificate & Degree options
- Healthcare Careers Certificate
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Human Services Associate Degree
- Information Technology Certificate
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Technology Certificate
- Healthcare Careers Certificate
- Phlebotomy Certificate
Portland Community College
General Education/Prerequisites classes – online and in-person
Career Pathways – online and in-person Certificate & Degree options
- Healthcare Information Management Degree
- Computer Information Systems Certificate
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- Medical Coding Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Technology Associate Degree
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- Radiography (Imaging) Associate Degree
- Sterile Processing Technician Certificate
- Family and Human Services Associate Degree
- Foundations in Human Services Certificate
- Addiction Counselor Associate Degree
- Addiction Studies Certificate
Clatsop Community College
General Education/Prerequisites classes – online and in-person
Career Pathways – online and in-person Certificate & Degree options:
Oregon Coast Community College
General Education/Prerequisites classes – online and in-person
Career Pathways – online and in-person Certificate & Degree options:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate
- Emergency Medical Technician
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible for College Courses support through the Education Fund, if you:
- Work in a bargaining unit position for which an Employer has agreed to make contributions to the Fund.
- Have completed your probationary period.
- Are a regular benefited full-time or part-time employee. In addition, on call or per diem employees working, at minimum, 2 shifts per month over the most recent 6 month period.
- Applicants must meet the requirements and prerequisites for the class for which they are supported through the Education Fund.
Please Note: If you are an on-call or per diem applicant, you MUST submit documentation to verify that you have worked a minimum of two (2) shifts per month for the last six (6) months. Please be prepared with the required documents when applying.
Program status
We appreciate your interest in the Education Fund’s programs and services. We have received a tremendous response to our education and training programs. As such we have reached our enrollment limit for many of our current programs and as a result, we have currently paused this Education Fund program application for California members. We may have availability for members in the Northwest, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico and we encourage you to login to MyEdFund to check availability.
Please be reassured that, regardless of your location, you can create an individualized educational plan for 2023 by making an appointment today with your Career Counselor/Regional Coordinator. This can also be done via MyEdFund, our secure, online member portal.