1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

06/11/2026

Congratulations to these recent TEF graduates on their accomplishments!

Aminata earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing from Medgar Evers College, CUNY.

Alecia completed a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at Chamberlain University.

Lisa graduated from Empire State University with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health.

Makeda became a Licensed Practical Nurse at AMG School of Nursing.

If you're an 1199SEIU member who wants to return to school or train for new opportunities, call 844-833-1199 to schedule a time to discuss your options with a TEF academic counselor.

06/10/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY! 🚨

Register now at: 1199seiubenefits.org/event/youth-health-symposium/

Don't miss the deadline to register for Youth Mental Health: Risk Factors, Prevention and Support, an online interprofessional symposium for healthcare workers being held Sunday, June 14th from 8:45am to 4:30pm.

This symposium has no cost for eligible 1199SEIU members. Accreditation info available on flyer.

06/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating these recent TEF graduates on their impressive achievements!

Ahsaki earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing from Helene Fuld College of Nursing.

Dilenia completed a Bachelor of Business Administration at Metropolitan College of New York.

Ingrid graduated from Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Bola became a Registered Nurse at Trinitas School of Nursing.

If you're an 1199SEIU member who wants to return to school or train for new opportunities, call 844-833-1199 to schedule a time to discuss your options with a TEF academic counselor.

06/08/2026

Please join us for Medication Safety and Error Prevention: Law, Compounding and Patient Care, an online seminar for pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and nurses being held Thursday, June 25th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm.

Learn more and register at: 1199seiubenefits.org/event/pharmacists-seminar/

This seminar has no cost for eligible 1199SEIU members. Accreditation info is available at the link above.

06/05/2026

The Gresham family invites 1199 members to a celebration of life of former President George Gresham, this Tuesday, June 9th.

Rest in Power, President Gresham✊

The Gresham family invites 1199 members to a celebration of life of our former President George Gresham, this Tuesday 6/9.

Rest in Power, President Gresham✊

06/05/2026

🚨 TEF's Higher Education Tuition Assistance intake period is now open for eligible 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East members! 🚨

Applications for summer vouchers and winter/spring reimbursements will be accepted through June 30th.

First time applicants should attend a free online information session to explore prerequisites, required documents, and how to apply. These sessions will also discuss changes in the healthcare industry, expose you to high demand occupations in healthcare, and explain the differences between vouchers and reimbursements.

To register for an information session, login to your MyTEF account at: 1199seiubenefits.org/mytef . Then, select “College Level Programs,” you will see “Tuition Assistance Information Sessions.” Sign up for the date and time that best fits your degree and schedule.

06/03/2026

1199SEIU members working at Montefiore Medical Center Wakefield Campus, TEF will visit your site for a benefit information session Wednesday, June 10th, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. See the flyer for details, and come join us anytime during the session to discover the wide range of training and education benefits available to you.

Please share this post and flyer with your coworkers. We hope to see you!

06/02/2026

We were honored to welcome New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su to TEF HQ on Monday!

Deputy Mayor Su spoke with 1199SEIU members Margaret Leader, Mustabshira Mohammed, and Emmanual White and learned how TEF benefits are helping them achieve their academic and career goals.

Thank you, Deputy Mayor Su, for supporting our efforts to strengthen NYC's healthcare workforce!