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Current wages for these positions make it difficult to justify taking on this level of debt.  \nApprenticeship Solution:  \nEquitable pathways to certification through free college-level courses while getting paid for the value of their work through an “earn-while-you-learn”model.  \nJuly 2025  \nBenefits of an Apprenticeship  \n01 | All Training Costs are Completely Free.  \n02 | Full Coordination & Support  \nUWH supports employees throughout the apprenticeship process in the way that works best for the apprentice and the organization.  \n03 | Employee Retention  \nProviding continuing education opportunities for employees makes them feel believed in and supported and keeps people in the field instead of leaving to pursue education.  \nJuly 2025  \nJuly 2025  \nQualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)  \n● Apprenticeable Role (entry-level, direct-service roles with less than 3 years of experience):  \n○ Mental Health Aid I  \n○ Case Manager  \n○ Most direct service positions  \n● Apprentices complete paid on the job training at their training agent site  \n● Apprentices complete Related Training Instruction provided by the U. S. Career Institute  \n○ Intro to Psychology  \n○ Intro to Social Work  \n○ Abnormal Psychology  \n○ Health & Wellness  \n○ Law & Ethics for the Healthcare Professional  \nJuly 2025  \nQMHA Pilot Changes  \n● More RTI opportunity gives UWH the ability to provide more robust education  \n● QMHA Pilot allows UWH to honor the hard work & dedication of apprentices & provide them with additional educational opportunities to speed up their credential  \n● QMHA Pilot allows UWH to enroll participants earlier in their behavioral health career, when introductory classes can be of particular, specific value  \n● Overall changes allow UWH to rapidly expand the opportunity to people who are very interested & currently not-yet eligible  \nJuly 2025  \nApprentice Resources  \n01  \nProgram Manager  \nProvided to each apprentice, Program Managers are an apprentice’s support person and mentor through the program. Requires monthly meetings.  \nSupport Services & Incentives  \nEmergency financial assistance for apprentices in good standing. Can include rent, gas cards, grocery cards. Incentives are available for the completion of tasks.  \n02  \n03  \nStudy Hall  \nApprentices are invited to come  \nin-person quarterly to work through their courses, network with other apprentices, and meet with UWH staff.  \nJuly 2025  \nApprentice Resources  \n● Addressing systemic barriers by providing resources and opportunities to priority populations, keeping them in the workforce  \n● Increasing quality and quantity of culturally-relevant services  \n\"The QMHA program absolutely advanced my job enabling me to get a promotion. 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