start your pathway to a
new healthcare career!
This free pre-apprenticeship training program equips participants with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to prepare for entry-level opportunities in healthcare. Healthcare Foundations provides a supportive career pathway, offering flexible online coursework complemented by hands-on, in-person training experiences.
2026 Healthcare Foundations Winter Dates
Journey from Pre-Apprenticeship to Apprenticeship
Healthcare Foundations
Explore healthcare careers and develop relevant job skills with our coaches and mentors guiding you throughout the program and assisting with any support services needed. This 4-week pre-apprenticeship program is mostly online with the exception of in-person, hands-on trainings.
Training provided by SJI.
Apprenticeship
Once you complete Healthcare Foundations, you have the opportunity to apply for a selection-based apprenticeship.
For more details about apprenticeships, please visit the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium website.
Ready to get started? Begin the Pre-Apprenticeship application process by clicking HERE
Enrollment Information
Pre-Apprenticeship: Healthcare Foundations
- At least 18 years old
- Low income
- Able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Pass a background check
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be proficient in English (ESL Level 5) and have basic computer skills
Apprenticeship
Please visit the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium’s cohort page for details on upcoming trainings.
Download our latest IHAP informational flyer and share it with your community today!
Success Stories
“It’s a second chance.”
“I never thought I would be where I am today, starting my new position as a Nursing Assistant at Providence Swedish Medical Center. My journey has been anything but easy. For years, I struggled with addictions that ultimately led to homelessness with my two kids. Living day to day without purpose or hope for the future. But deep down, I always had a passion for helping people, especially those who needed care. I didn’t know how to turn my life around or pursue that passion. That’s when I came across the IHAP, and everything began to change.”
The Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeships Program (IHAP) was developed by the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund, City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, and Seattle Jobs Initiative.