start your pathway to a
new healthcare career!
IHAP is a two-part employment program that trains entry-level job seekers for a career in healthcare. In partnership with the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium, classes are taught online, allowing you to learn from anywhere with internet access.
IHAP’s Two-Phase Program
Phase 1: 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 3-week program is mostly online with the exception of a hands-on Basic Life Support training.
Training provided by SJI.
Phase 2: NA-C Training Program
Graduates of Phase 1 can earn a Nursing Assistant Certification (NA-C or CNA) through this convenient 6 – 8 week program. It includes online classes and hands-on training to prepare for the Washington State written and skills assessments.
Training provided by Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium. For more details on Phase 2, please visit their website.
Ready to get started? Click here to begin the Phase 1 application process: https://forms.office.com/r/2FfSRzfZxC
Enrollment Information
Phase 1: Eligibility Requirements
- 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
Phase 2: Eligibility Requirements
Please visit the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium’s cohort page for details on upcoming trainings.
- All requirements listed for Phase 1
- Immunizations
- Covid (2 shots) and booster if possible
- 3 Series Hep B (Hepatitis B) plus blood draw Titer
- 2 Series MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- 2 Series Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- 2 Series Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
- Seasonal Flu Shot
- TB (Tuberculosis)
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.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.