The Greater Flint Health Coalition created the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program to assist unemployed and underemployed residents of Genesee County with obtaining training and employment in the healthcare industry.
Established in 2002, the FHEO Program trained its first graduating class in January 2003. Started thanks to the vision of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the FHEO Program has received funding from the C.S. Mott Foundation, GST Michigan Works!, the United States Department of Labor, and more.
What’s Included
The FHEO Program is here to support you as you receive the education, skills, and experience needed to succeed in a career in healthcare!
- Free Tuition: Credential training and required classroom materials are covered
- Career Advisement: Support staff to help you succeed in your healthcare training and career
- Supportive Services: Assistance with transportation and other services as requested
- Empowerment Sessions: Guest speakers and FHEO Program staff present information on employability skills and other community resources
- Job Development Assistance: Interview preparation, resume revision, application assistance, and employer connections
*Available training options are determined by local availability, training cost, and completion success rates. Training options are subject to change per the FHEO Program.
Do I Qualify?
For eligible participants accepted into the FHEO Program, training funds are awarded throughout the year and are based on local employer hiring needs, applicant qualifications, training availability, and the following criteria:
- Resident of Genesee, Shiawassee, or Thumb Michigan Works! service area and eligible for WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker or Out-of-School Youth Services
- Demonstration of need or experiencing circumstances that make it difficult to focus on a career transition
- A compatibility for a career in healthcare – clear criminal background, aptitude and capabilities assessments, healthcare career suitability assessment, and drug screening
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- High school diploma/GED
- Veterans strongly encouraged to apply
Don’t Screen Yourself Out. Let Us Screen You In! Call (810) 232-2228 for more information!
Available Training Options
Entry Level Training Options
Short term certificate programs for those looking to jumpstart their healthcare career:
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Sterile Processing Technician
Advanced Healthcare Training Options
For those individuals one or two semesters away from completing an Associate or Bachelor level degree:
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
*Available training options are determined by local availability, training cost, and completion success rates. Training options are subject to change per the FHEO Program.
Resources & Links
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FHEO Program Flyer
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Career Ladder Opportunity
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Summer Youth Work Experience Program
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Earn & Learn Program
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Project UP Digital Literacy Training
Don’t Screen Yourself Out. Let Us Screen You In! Call (810) 232-2228 for more information!
Employer Resources
Are you looking for qualified, trained medical staff and the ability to cut training costs?
The FHEO Program offers work experience opportunities to provide employers:
- The opportunity to design on-site training
- A cost reduction for training new employers
- An investment in your company
- Customized staffing assistance
There are several pathways to get started with work experience at your organization:
- Subsidized Employment
- On the Job Training (OJT)
- Registered Apprenticeships
For more information about work experience programs or to connect to quality, credentialed candidates to fill employment gaps at your organization, contact Shannon Coulter at [email protected].
Community Partners
The Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Education Opportunities (FHEO) Program has been identified by GST Michigan Works! agency as the lead healthcare service provider for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Career Services (Adult and Dislocated Workers Program) and WIOA Out-of-School Youth Services. The Greater Flint Health Coalition partner organizations in this program make our work to assist residents with training and education for future healthcare careers a shared success by helping participants find sustainable careers while helping meet the needs of local healthcare employers.
Contact
We’d love to hear from you.
Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program
A Program of the Greater Flint Health Coalition
120 W. First Street, Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 232-2228
Email: [email protected]
Text Message: (810) 853-6423
Supported by the State of Michigan. GSTMW materials and programs paid for with State and Federal funds. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 1-800-285-9675 TTY: 711. A proud partner of the American Job Center Network.
The FHEO Program is funded by GST Michigan Works! and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. All services provided based on availability of funding.