Welcoming veterans and service members to join Northwell Health
Northwell Health’s Center for Emergency Medical Services (CEMS) is proud to offer a paid comprehensive training program, in partnership with our Center for Learning & Innovation and Military Liaison Services, to support veterans and service members who are looking to advance their career as an emergency medical technician (EMT). This on-the-job, paid training program will prepare eligible veterans and service members to take the NYS EMT certification exam.
Northwell Health is providing a full scholarship to all veterans and service members who participate in the Train & Earn EMT Certification Program. Please submit your resume in advance at the link below.
*Applicants who register by Wednesday, December 18, will be able to attend a virtual information session on Thursday, December 19, from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Train & Earn EMT Program overview:
Northwell Health is honored to support veterans and active service members throughout our communities by providing them with an opportunity to jumpstart a career as an EMT.
Program details:
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- This on-the-job, paid training program begins on March 4, 2025 and takes place in-person, Monday through Friday, for approximately 15 consecutive weeks. During this time, you will earn $20.00 per hour/40 hours per week for the training period.
- The training format of the course includes both didactic and experiential learning as an EMT.
- Upon successful completion of the Train & Earn EMT Certification Program and passing the EMT certification exam (inclusive of passing the required Physical Agility Test), each participant has an opportunity to be promoted to a permanent Northwell employee, working as an EMT. You must remain in this role for at least one year at Northwell Health.
Deadline to apply: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Interview Day: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Eligibility requirements and program commitments*:
Our training program is for eligible veterans and service members who:
- Have earned a state-endorsed high school diploma or HSE/TASC (formerly GED certificate).
- Have a driver’s license valid in New York State (without violations or points).
- Provide an employment commitment to work as an EMT at Northwell for at least one year, following successful completion of the program and EMT certification.
- Receive a passing grade for a Physical Agility Test (PAT), administered by Northwell Health Workforce Safety.
*Applicants must meet the criteria above to be eligible to apply for the Train & Earn EMT Program for veterans and active service members.
What to expect during the Train & Earn EMT Program application process:
Each applicant can use the below steps as a guide throughout the training program application process.
STEP 1: Submit your resume to apply via the link above for the Train & Earn EMT Certification Program by Thursday, January 9, 2025.
STEP 2: Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of the Northwell Health team.
STEP 3: Final candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at a designated date and time.
STEP 4: Candidates will be notified of acceptance by the week of January 27, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Train & Earn EMT Program:
Please access our FAQs here.
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