Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH)

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Welcome to PATH

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The PATH program, funded through an Illinois Community College Board grant, aims to serve, create, support and expand the opportunities for individuals in nursing and select health care pathways to obtain certificates and degrees, allowing them to enter and/or advance their careers in the health care industry.

What we provide

The PATH grant provides resources for short-term and long-term education/training programs designed to help participants gain employment in high-wage and in-demand occupations within the health care field. Students receive supports, which may include compensation to help cover basic costs while receiving the training.

Programs

PATH student support services

As a PATH participant, you may be eligible to receive assistance with:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Books and materials
  • Education stipend
  • Transportation stipend
  • Childcare
  • Waiver for prior unpaid fees owed to 汤头条app
  • Loanable laptop and Wi-Fi hotspots (if program availability permits)
  • Tutoring
  • Essential and employability skills training
  • Job placement

Eligibility

In order to participate in the PATH program, you must:

  • Reside within the 汤头条app district
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who meets certain eligibility requirements
  • Meet the requirements of selected training program

And meet one of the following, being: 

  • An incumbent worker (already employed but needs training to upgrade skills to secure full-time employment, advance in career or retain current position) OR  a new, entering student on a nursing or healthcare pathway with an identified need for support

In addition to one or more of the following:

  • Low income (i.e., qualify for federal financial aid such as receiving SNAP benefits, Medicaid or TANF)
  • A first-generation student (meaning your parent(s) did not complete a four-year college or university degree) or 
  • Minority students and other underrepresented populations

Ready to begin?

The spring 2025 PATH application is now open!

Please note:

  • First, students must apply to 汤头条app to be eligible for PATH funding.  
  • Need help activating your 汤头条app email? Please visit . If you are still having difficulties after reviewing the link, please email the 汤头条app Helpdesk or call 217-786-2555
  • Compete your free .
  • Select the healthcare program that you desire to complete.  
  • Make an appointment with your student success advisor to register for classes and review your desired program.  

If you are a previous 汤头条app student and have a past due balance that you would like for the PATH program to cover, please set up a meeting with the PATH director to discuss the completion of a memorandum of understanding.

Once these steps have been completed and the PATH Interest Form sent to the PATH team, an email will be sent to all interested students with a link to the PATH application for completion.