1199 Training Fund

What 1199 Training Fund does

The 1199NE Training & Upgrading Fund is a jointly trusteed, non-profit labor-management training fund established in 1985 by SEIU District 1199NE (New England Healthcare Employees Union) and a group of Connecticut nursing homes under collective bargaining agreements. It is governed by a Board of Trustees with equal representation from employers (four trustees) and the union (five trustees), and it operates from Hartford, Connecticut.

The fund delivers education, training, career counseling, and tuition reimbursement benefits to eligible union-represented healthcare workers across two main segments: members at 54 contributing Connecticut nursing homes (covering Connecticut PCAs hired through the State of Connecticut PCA Workforce Council since 2016) and members at two Rhode Island hospitals (Women & Infants Hospital since 2018 and Butler Hospital since 2021). Core offerings include tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 per semester (up to $12,000 per year), tuition vouchers across all 12 Connecticut Community Colleges, a mandatory PCA new-hire orientation delivered via Zoom, voluntary and advanced voluntary trainings with stipends of $50-$200 per session, and credentialed programs such as the CNA Apprenticeship and the Support & Planning Coach Certificate delivered in partnership with Boston University's CADER. Technology is limited to standard SaaS tools (Zoom, SurveyMonkey, TFA Forms, Constant Contact, Dropbox, Google Workspace) with no proprietary platform; services are accessed via website, SMS opt-in, email, and direct staff outreach.

The fund is financed entirely by employer contributions negotiated through CBAs rather than through grants, fundraising, or capital markets. Members receive services at no cost; revenue mechanics are non-traditional for an investment context and no revenue figure is publicly disclosed. Distribution is regional (Connecticut and Rhode Island only), and the fund is affiliated with SEIU as its parent labor organization.

Name

1199 Training Fund

Legal name

SEIU 1199 Training Fund

Website

https://1199trainingfund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The 1199NE Training & Upgrading Fund is a jointly trusteed, non-profit labor-management fund that provides tuition reimbursement, training, career counseling, and credentialing programs to SEIU District 1199NE-represented healthcare workers at 54 Connecticut nursing homes, two Rhode Island hospitals, and State of Connecticut Personal Care Attendants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Union training fund
• Healthcare career training
• Adult education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Union-Negotiated Training Funds: Funding is derived from collective bargaining agreements between SEIU District 1199NE and employers (nursing homes in Connecticut, hospitals in Rhode Island, and the State of Connecticut for PCAs). Employers contribute funds to the Training Fund based on negotiated CBA terms. These funds are used exclusively to provide training, education, and tuition reimbursement benefits to eligible union members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The 1199NE Training & Upgrading Fund delivers tuition reimbursement, education, training, counseling, and tuition benefits to eligible union-represented healthcare workers in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Core offerings include up to $4,000 per semester in tuition reimbursement (up to $12,000/year for select members), tuition vouchers at all 12 Connecticut community colleges, mandatory PCA orientation via Zoom, voluntary and advanced voluntary training with stipends, career and college counseling, and certificate programs such as the Support & Planning Coach certificate co-developed with Boston University. All services are free to eligible members and funded through collective bargaining agreements between SEIU District 1199NE and contributing employers.

Product overview

1199NE Training & Upgrading Fund is a labor-management training fund offering a unified suite of workforce development programs for healthcare workers. The core offerings include the CT Nursing Home Members Program, PCA (Personal Care Attendants) Program, and Rhode Island Hospital Members Program (covering Women & Infants Hospital and Butler Hospital). These are supported by specific benefits including Tuition Reimbursement (up to $4,000/semester), Tuition Vouchers for community colleges, and various educational modules such as Introduction to Keyboarding, Microsoft Word Basics+, Career and College Counseling, Adult and Continuing Education classes, and Paid Voluntary Trainings. The PCA Program also includes mandatory New Hire Orientation (via Zoom), Voluntary Trainings, and the Advanced Support & Planning Coach Certificate Program in partnership with Boston University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CT Nursing Home Members Program Dedicated portal and program for Connecticut nursing home workers providing access to training fund programs, workshops, classes, tuition reimbursement, and policies about benefits. Serves healthcare workers employed at 54 contributing nursing homes across Connecticut.
• PCA Program (Personal Care Attendants) Mandatory orientation program for Personal Care Attendants established through collective bargaining with the State of Connecticut, including voluntary trainings, advanced voluntary trainings, and tuition reimbursement aligned with CMS Core Competencies.
• Rhode Island Hospital Members Program Resources for Rhode Island hospital members including Women & Infants Hospital and Butler Hospital, providing access to tuition reimbursement and training programs.
• Women & Infants Hospital Benefits Education and tuition benefits program for Women & Infants Hospital workers including tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per semester (up to $12,000/year maximum), computer purchase allowance, and course fee coverage.
• Butler Hospital Benefits Tuition reimbursement and training benefits for Butler Hospital members negotiated through collective bargaining agreement, including CNA/Mental Health certification cohorts.
• Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursement program covering courses toward certificates, diplomas, and degrees in healthcare fields with maximum reimbursement of $4,000 per semester for up to 3 semesters per year, with $500 one-time computer purchase allowance for Women & Infants members. Textbooks, nursing uniforms, and required materials reimbursed at 100%.
• Tuition Vouchers Voucher program for Connecticut Community College enrollment coordinated through the Fund's College and Career Counselor, providing access to all 12 Connecticut Community Colleges.
• Career and College Counseling Academic and career guidance services including career exploration, college preparation, tutoring services, and admission test preparation (TEAS, Wonderlic, Accuplacer).
• Adult and Continuing Education Continuing education classes including LPN Prep English and Math, Transition to College, Introduction to Keyboarding, and Microsoft Word, offered virtually and in-person at the Hartford, CT office.
• Paid Voluntary Trainings Paid training programs for nursing home workers including Mental Health First Aid, dementia care, and caregiver wellness courses with stipends ranging from $50 to $200 per session upon completion.
• PCA New Hire Orientation Mandatory 3-hour orientation for new Personal Care Attendants covering Independent Living Principles, operational procedures, fraud reporting, and workers' rights, delivered virtually via Zoom.
• Support & Planning Coach Certificate Program Advanced certificate program offered in partnership with Boston University's School of Social Work for experienced PCAs, providing a $21.50/hour stipend upon completion (13 hours). Free to actively working PCAs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of nursing home workers have achieved improved basic academic skills, high school diplomas, college preparation, college degrees, and career advancement as LPNs, RNs, and other healthcare professionals.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023National consultant engaged to design and implement the Nurse Mentoring program at Women & Infants Hospital in Fall 2023.
• Boston University School of Social Work: Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research (CADER)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership to deliver Support & Planning Coach (S&PC) Certificate Program - a virtual online certificate program provided through BU's Blackboard site. Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) also partners on this initiative.
• CNA Apprenticeship Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Since 2022, Training Fund has worked with the Union and contributing nursing homes to develop and implement a CNA apprenticeship training program.
• Adult Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing programming for Training Fund members in Connecticut.
• Alzheimer's Association – CT ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Best Practice in Dementia Care training - a 4-hour virtual session for PCAs and nursing home workers on caring for individuals with dementia.
• American Heart AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing programming for Training Fund members.
• MetroHartford Alliance for Careers in Healthcare/Charter Oak State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Direct Care Worker Certificate Program providing career pathway opportunities for Training Fund members.
• National Mental Health AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing programming for Training Fund members.
• New Haven Adult EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides National External Diploma Program, Basic Computer Skills, and Spanish for the Healthcare Worker courses for Training Fund members.
• Stamford Adult EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Basic Computer Skills courses for Training Fund members in the Stamford area.
• Transformative Leadership StrategiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Care for the Caregiver Series training including 'Navigating Change & Building Resilience through Self-Care' and 'Finding Calm in the Chaos: Decreasing Stress through Mindfulness' virtual sessions.
• Borrow My GlassesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining provider for courses including Home Design Decisions that Improve Life for People with Dementia, Successful Communication Given Alzheimer's Logic, and Compassionate Communication with Older Adults.
• CT State Community Colleges (12 colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 12 Connecticut community colleges providing educational pathways for Training Fund members. Includes Asnuntuck, Gateway, Capital, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern, Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, and Tunxis.
• CT State UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecticut State Universities including Central, Eastern, Southern, Western Connecticut State Universities, and University of Connecticut for member degree pathways.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• 1199J Training and Upgrade Fund: SEIU 1199J's training fund serving Maryland/DC-area healthcare workers — comparable CBA-funded training model but operating in a different geography from the CT/RI focus of the 1199 Training Fund.

Direct peers

• SEIU 775 Benefits Group: Washington-state SEIU home care training partnership serving Personal Care Attendants — directly comparable to the 1199 Training Fund's PCA program in scale, model, and member population.
• Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP): National SEIU-affiliated training consultancy that partners with 1199 Training Fund on the Nurse Mentoring program — operates similar healthcare apprenticeship and career pathway programs for unionized direct-care workers.
• 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund: SEIU 1199C's training fund in New York City — a direct peer operating an analogous jointly-trusteed labor-management training model for healthcare workers in nursing homes and hospitals under the SEIU 1199 umbrella.
• 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrade Fund: Massachusetts-based SEIU 1199 training arm serving hospital and nursing home members via CBA-funded tuition and workforce programs — same union family, same healthcare workforce development mission.

Others

• American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Healthcare: National labor federation providing healthcare workforce training resources — adjacent ecosystem participant serving unionized healthcare professionals, with broader scope than the 1199 Training Fund's CT/RI focus.

Broad incumbents

• PHI (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute): National nonprofit focused on the direct-care workforce (home care and nursing assistants) — provides training, policy, and research relevant to PCA/CNA populations similar to those served by the 1199 Training Fund.
• Boston University CADER (Center for Aging & Disability Education & Research): BU's research and training center that delivers the Support & Planning Coach certificate for the 1199 Training Fund — a larger academic institution with broader aging/disability workforce training offerings across the U.S.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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