Tuition Reimbursement Is Open to SHARE Members, with No Change to the Maximum Allowable Amount
SHARE members are eligible for Tuition Reimbursement for college education and certificate programs, up to $5,250 for full-time employees. These funds can be applied toward the cost of tuition, application fees, registration fees, lab fees, technology fees, education service fees, graduation fees, and books. Please visit the link below for full details and requirements.
Unfortunately, SHARE recently became aware that when UMass Memorial reduced the Tuition Reimbursement amount for non-union employees, it also inadvertently reduced the amount that they were providing to SHARE members. Some SHARE members also have also run into incorrect documentation on the Hub that described that this benefit was only available to non-union members.
Thank you to those SHARE members who brought this to our attention and dealt with that confusion. We have had those issues corrected.
Support for SHARE Members and Their Communities with the Ending of Temporary Protected Status
SHARE knows that the upcoming end of the federal government’s Temporary Protected Status program has the potential to cause real hardship for some SHARE members and their loved ones. Our union is here to support you and help you find the resources you need.
Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program
SHARE is excited to announce that UMass Memorial has officially began recruiting for the next cohort of the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
The program began last year, and has already been a great success. You may remember the celebration in honor of the pioneering first student cohort, whose participants continue to demonstrate the value of the earn-and-learn model. SHARE member Maggie Warfield said of the experience, “The Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program was simply amazing. UMass Memorial provided me career growth at a time in my life when I could not afford to further my education. I am so grateful to feel fulfilled daily by providing compassionate care to our patients everyday.”
Patient Care Technicians Pathway Program
SHARE and UMass Memorial are thrilled to announce the recruitment for the fourth and fifth cohorts for the Patient Care Technician (PCT) Pathway Program! This is a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to gain new skills while earning a salary! For more details, see the flyer below
Start the application process today by filling out the interest form PCA Pathway Program - Friends and Family Interest Form
The application deadline for our May cohort is Friday March 27th and the deadline for our July cohort is Friday June 19th.
Please direct questions to mydevelopment@umassmemorial.org
YOU Can Nominate an Innovator of the Year
UMass Memorial is, for the first time ever, inviting any and all caregivers to submit nominations for this year's Innovator of the Year (IOY) awards in the following three categories:
Best Idea of the Year (includes UBT Projects)
Best Project of the Year (includes Lean Belt A3s)
Innovative Leader of the Year (can be anyone who displays leadership skill, does NOT have to be a supervisor or above!)
The process for nominating is described in the flyer below. This is a great chance to get more well-deserved recognition for our SHARE co-workers, teams, and projects!
NOTE: The deadline for caregiver IOY nominations is February 14th ❤️