A new grant aims to help staff grow their careers at the URochester.
The University has been awarded a $3.8 million, five-year Healthcare Education and Life-Skills Program (HELP) grant from to expand career opportunities for employees, while helping to fill high-demand healthcare roles.
What this means for employees
This funding builds on the University鈥檚 Career Pathways Program, which supports eligible staff who pursue high-demand careers with education costs, including tuition, fully covered. The HELP grant enhances this program by providing additional assistance and resources for participants training to become surgical technologists, radiologic technologists, and . These added benefits include paid work or release time (based on position), expanded coaching and advising, life-skills training, emergency funding, and other wrap-around services to support success in school and at work.
How the grant expands Career Pathways
Over the next five years, the grant will significantly expand the Career Pathways program by helping to:
- Increase participation to 200+ employees
- Intensify focus on radiologic and surgical tech roles
- Add 40 dental assistant students annually
- Strengthen coaching, support services, and job placement outcomes
This investment reflects the University鈥檚 ongoing commitment to filling high-demand healthcare roles while creating meaningful career opportunities for employees.
Since launching in 2022, Career Pathways has retained 78% of its graduates in mostly clinical roles.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Career Pathways program for?
Full-time 蘑菇传媒 employees who have met service requirements and are interested in training for high-demand healthcare roles, including surgical tech, radiologic tech, and .
What costs are covered?
All education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, uniforms, and required materials are covered through the Career Pathways program.
What support is available beyond training?
Recognizing the realities of balancing work, education, and life responsibilities, through Career Pathways, the HELP grant provides wrap-around services to participants, including:
- Career coaching through Career Pathways
- Life-skills training (time management, financial literacy, resiliency)
- Emergency support for unexpected expenses such as housing, transportation, childcare, and food, which could impact a participant鈥檚 ability to complete the program
- Online learning through MyPath
How do I learn more or apply?
More details, eligibility criteria, and application information can be found on the Career Pathways webpage.