The Benefit Fund’s Financial Wellness Program and the 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation are teaming up to offer “World of Money,” an online program for the children of 1199SEIU members. The series will provide students ages 7 to 21 with access to on-demand videos, downloadable activities, automated quizzes and certificates of completion. For more information, visit the World of Money webpage.

The Training and Employment Funds (TEF) can assist your 1199SEIU employees and members who would like to become registered nurses (RNs). Of those whom TEF services, 55 percent have listed RN as their career goal or wish to move forward along another advanced nursing career pathway. Financial assistance is available for those enrolled in registered nurse programs; associate of applied science in nursing programs; Bachelor of Science (BSN) in nursing programs, including RN to BSN; and Master of Science in nursing programs, including for nurse practitioner and other advanced nursing degrees. Nursing majors who need to take more than six credits per semester may be eligible for financial assistance for up to 12 credits per semester, as well as for stipends under certain circumstances. TEF also provides case management and academic advising for 1199SEIU members enrolled in nursing programs, as well as exit-to-employment workshops and help with resume writing for recently graduated or certified nurses who are searching for jobs. Recent graduates preparing for licensure can take TEF’s NCLEX-RN test prep and review courses. For more information, members may email [email protected].

The 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation will hold an online fair on November 6 for the summer 2022 Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp program. Attendees can speak with Child Care Fund staff and representatives from participating camp providers to gain a better understanding of the unique experiences each camp offers and have their questions answered. To be eligible for their children to attend camp, members must currently work for a contributing employer and have family coverage with a contributing employer for at least one consecutive year. The online application process begins November 6, 2021, and ends on January 31, 2022. For the first time, members may access the application through MyAccount at www.My1199Benefits.org.

The Anne Shore Sleep-Away Camp Program allows eligible children between the ages of 9 and 15 to attend two-, three- or four-week summer sleep-away camps located along the East Coast. There are currently 20 contracted camp providers in seven states, and all are accredited by the American Camp Association. Children who attend camp gain a greater sense of self-reliance and independence; make new friends; and enjoy taking part in various artistic, athletic and other activities. For more information, please email [email protected].

The 1199SEIU Greater New York Education Fund strengthens the healthcare delivery system by offering 1199SEIU members training and education programs designed to help improve patient outcomes and provide quality care. Please share these opportunities with employees and members at your institution.

The schedule is also available on our calendar.

Thursday, November 4

5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

This three-hour seminar for pharmacist, pharmacy technicians and nurses will focus on substance abuse and mental health disorders, including inpatient and outpatient treatments for mental illness and substance abuse disorders, and medication errors in mental health care patients.

Sunday, November 14

8:45 am to 4:30 pm

This six-hour interprofessional symposium focuses on the past, current and future roles of digital health; telemedicine utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic; the use of telehealth among pharmacists and nutritionists; and different community settings for diagnosing and treating patients with telehealth.

Thursday, November 18

5:30 pm to 9:00 pm

This three-hour seminar for rehabilitation therapists will focus on the use of telehealth in physical therapy treatments and the disruption to physical therapy practices caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more information, visit the Institute for Continuing Education’s webpage, call (212) 894-4390 or email [email protected].