The United We Heal (UWH) Training Trust…

brings together AFSCME members who work in behavioral health professions and behavioral health employers to collectively develop robust, industry-specific training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of clients, workers, and employers.

By providing high quality apprenticeships, UWH will offer employees the training they need. Employers will be able to attract and retain a more skilled and diverse workforce, and Oregon will be better equipped to respond to the ongoing behavioral health crisis in our state.

Client outcomes depend on continuity of care and workforce professional development.

For too long, behavioral health workforce development has not received the attention and resources necessary to make this sector sustainable.

  • Employers struggle to hire and retain a skilled, experienced workforce and that high turnover leads to wasted resources on hiring and training.

  • Paths for professional advancement are difficult to pursue.

  • The inability to advance professionally and economically contributes to burnout and high turnover.

The Trust is developing professional advancement programs that 

  • Give workers opportunities for personal, professional development, 

  • Give  employers the ability to better address workforce shortages, and 

  • Give clients more continuity of care from more highly trained staff.

 

Earn As You Learn

We offer an apprenticeship model that builds upon the value of on-the-job learning and provides educational pathways beyond the classroom. Apprenticeship is a workforce solution that actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including race, gender, sexual orientation, and ability. This model accommodates workers who can’t afford to stop working to attend school, and supports workers through mentorship, navigation of certification options, and financial support.

 

Hear From QMHA Apprentices About Their Experiences:

 

Participating Employer Training Agents:

 

United We Heal Oregon Training Trust is a 501(c)3 non-profit, jointly governed by Union and Management Trustees.

These programs are funded in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Labor. We are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The sponsor will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. The sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.