NVRH is proud to offer a variety of Professional Development opportunities to its employees.

Professional Meetings / Continuing Education

All employees are eligible to receive paid time to attend approved educational sessions, with management approval.

Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Educational assistance will be paid in advance at 100% of the tuition, registration fees, books and required lab fees, up to $4,000 per calendar year maximum for employees who are required to take a course or complete a degree as a condition of continued employment at the hospital.

Eligibility:

• Full and Part Time employees who work at least 40 hours per pay period are eligible to participate in the program.
• Eligible employees must be employed at the hospital a minimum of three (3) months prior to course enrollment.
• Employees classified as Part Time No Benefits, Temporary or Per Diem are not eligible.

How to Apply:

• Prior to enrollment in a course, the employee must complete the NVRH application for Educational Assistance (below).
  • Application for Educational Assistance
• Submit Application for Educational Assistance (once signed by Department Manager and Vice President) to the Human Resources Manager for approval and processing.
• Once the application is approved, the employee must submit a tuition bill from the school indicating total reimbursement needed. Should an employee be eligible for educational assistance in addition to that offered by the hospital, the employee is expected to coordinate the benefits from all sources so that total reimbursement does not exceed 100% of tuition needs.

Please Note:

• The employee is responsible for obtaining the necessary signatures/approvals (i.e. their Department Manager, their appropriate Vice President and the of Human Resources Manager) prior to enrolling in the program.
• The policy provides reimbursement of tuition expenses and required lab fees after completion of the course. Availability of funds to an employee is limited to $4,000 per calendar year.

Following completion of the course(s), the employee will provide a copy of their grade(s) statement to the HR Assistant/Human Resources Manager. Grades must be received in the Human Resources Department within six (6) weeks of the end of the semester.

Student Loan Repayment Program

Congratulations, you work for a company who cares about your financial future! Through this program, managed by BenefitEd, NVRH would like to fund an additional monthly payment toward the repayment of your student loan(s). Full-time eligible employees will receive $150 per month. Part-time eligible employees will receive $112.50 per month. This payment, coupled with your regular monthly payment, will help you pay down debt faster.

How to Enroll with Benefit Ed

• Eligibility begins the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees must also be benefits eligible and provide a copy of their graduation document directly to NVRH’s HR team.
• Copies of graduation documents should be emailed to Human Resources by the 25th of the month in order to receive an enrollment email from BenefitEd in the following month.
• Student loans registered for this program must be in the name of the employee and for their education.
• If enrolled by the 10th of the month, the first payment will be made on the 6th business day of the following month.

Champlain College TruEd program:

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital employees can learn more by visiting their employer landing page on our website at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/fdc01911/6bc2Ka6zE0OIGauVcqsZDQ?u=https://online.champlain.edu/trued/northeasternvthospital or they can get started on the free application right away from our Admissions page.

Career-Focused Online Degrees & Certificates at a Special Tuition Rate

Champlain College Online offers dozens of Associate Degrees, Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s Degrees and Certificate programs–so there is something for every adult learner. Explore programs in Business, IT, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Leadership, and much more. All programs are 100% online and designed from the ground up for adult learners who are balancing work and family commitments. Employees and eligible family members enjoy access to the “truED” preferred tuition rate, saving thousands of dollars each year.

Professional Library

NVRH’s Nursing Apprenticeship Career Advancement Program (CAP)

NVRH’s Nursing Apprenticeship Career Advancement Program (CAP) is a unique pathway for aspiring practical nurses 9PN)  and registered nurses (RN) to receive education, licensure, and employment support. Earn While You Learn with NVRH Career Advancement Programs

• Must be employed for at least six months in a full-time position.
• Work during course breaks a minimum of one (1) shift (of at least (8) hours) per week
• Get full pay, benefits, and paid study time while pursuing your education.
• NVRH makes Educational Loan Repayments after the completion of one year of employment as an LPN or RN.

For more information about the CAP program, contact the Human Resources Department.

Vermont State Colleges – Tuition Assistance Available

• Vermont State Colleges – Tuition Assistance Available & Green Mountain Grad
• VSAC’s Adult Ed. CTE Scholarship, provides up to $1,000 for a Vermont resident who is enrolled in a CTE course.
  The classes offered are expected to enhance employability and support growth along a career path.

Browse Course Options:
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Includes Ed2Go online courses offered through North Country Career Center & St. Johnsbury Academy

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a Vermont Resident (provide proof of residency: driver’s license, voter registration card, utility bill, or landlord/rental receipt)
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Eligible Non-Citizen
• Not currently enrolled in traditional high school
• Enroll in a CTE course between 7/1/2021 and 6/30/2022 that will enhance employability skills