Career and Workforce Development

Workforce development at Trinity Health Michigan equips our colleagues and community members with the skills and education they need for in-demand, entry-level jobs.

Our workforce development program stems from our mission to be a healing presence within the communities we serve. Our hope is that the individuals participating in these offerings become lifelong colleagues. We support thoughtful trainings that position our colleagues to acquire the skills they need to begin a career pathway in healthcare.

Roles that are part of workforce development include but are not limited to:

• Environmental services
• Food and nutrition
• Licensed practical nurses
• Medical assistants
• Nursing assistants
• Pharmacy technicians

Contact Us

For more information call 616-685-4682 or email us at CareerDevelopment@trinity-health.org.

Career Development Center

This innovative workforce development center provides services to colleagues and external job seekers. It uses a two-pronged approach:

• Recruiting new colleagues from communities in and around our service areas
• Promoting the advancement and retention of colleagues by providing career resources

These efforts help us bring talented community members into our organization. When people join Trinity Health, they’re supported in fostering professional growth with programs that build the critical skills necessary for advancement.

Local Schools and Training Programs

We collaborate with education and training partners to create career growth opportunities. These partners include high schools with certification programs, technical schools and community colleges.

Collaborations involve:

• Providing opportunities for career exploration through job shadowing
• Sponsoring individuals who wish to complete job training (apprenticeship) programs
• Working to promote job openings to students

Local Workforce Boards and Job Seeker Assistance Programs

Workforce boards are collaborations among businesses, local government and economic- and community development organizations. Our active partnership with Michigan’s workforce boards (MichiganWorks! Association) bolsters our workforce development efforts by tapping into applicant pools.

Career Development Support

As a colleague, you may be eligible for benefits that support your career development. These financial well-being benefits are part of your and Benefits package and include:

• Student loan relief services
• Tuition reimbursement

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine hands-on learning experiences with community college education. Government sources, community partners and Trinity Health Michigan fund these opportunities. As a result, apprentices graduate with no student loan debt.

Previous opportunities have included:

• Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program
• Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeship