Career Pathways

Choosing the right career can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Let us help you figure it out. Whether you’re starting fresh or advancing your career, our resources make it easy to explore health, behavioral health and social care professions that align with your goals.  Take a moment to learn about different fields and discover career paths that match your skills and interests.

Nursing

A nursing career involves providing care and support to individuals, families, and communities to help them achieve, maintain, or recover optimal health. Nurses work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, and community settings, often serving as the first point of contact in healthcare.
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Professional / Technical Roles

Professional and technical healthcare roles encompass specialized positions that require formal education, certification, and technical expertise to provide direct care, counseling, and support services. These professionals work alongside physicians, healthcare teams, and other providers to deliver high-quality care and address diverse patient needs across medical, behavioral health, and rehabilitation settings.
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Frontline Public Worker

Frontline public workers are essential professionals who provide direct support and services to individuals, families, and communities to promote health, well-being, and access to care.
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FAQ's

Here’s how it works:

  • US Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen and NYS resident.
  • Must fill out FASFA application. The CPT award is a “last dollar” scholarship. Any federal or NYS grants or scholarships, including PELL and TAP, are applied to tuition first and the CPT funding covers any remaining tuition expenses.
  • Must commit to a three-year service requirement, working for a healthcare, behavioral health, or social care network provider in New York State that serves a patient population that is at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured.
  • Planning to enroll or accepted in an accredited program for one of the 13 NYS job titles.

Yes. The Career Pathways Training Program offers you an incredible opportunity to pursue a healthcare career with fully covered tuition and books. This investment in your future also supports strengthening New York State’s healthcare workforce in areas that need skilled professionals. By signing the service commitment, you agree to use the skills and education you gain to work in New York State in the field you trained for, helping to address critical staffing needs while building a rewarding career.

Participants are expected to obtain training and education at one of the approved NYS schools. Out of state training and educational partners will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will require justification as to why in-state partners cannot provide the same or similar training for participants.

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Apply today and start your journey toward a fulfilling healthcare career–with us covering the costs, so you can focus on finding the perfect fit.

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