Welcoming Veterans to Join Northwell’s CEMS: Where Emergency Care Begins
Apply to the Train & Earn EMT Certification Program for Veterans.
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 seven-week, 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.
Train & Earn EMT Certification Program overview:
Northwell Health is honored to support veterans and service members throughout our communities by providing them with an opportunity to jump-start a career as an EMT.
Program details:
- This on-the-job, paid training program begins on April 1, 2024 and takes place in-person Monday through Friday, for seven (7) consecutive weeks. During this time, you will earn $20.00 per hour/40 hours per week for the full 7-week 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, 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: The current program is no longer accepting applicants.
Program start date: Monday, April 1, 2024
Eligibility requirements and program commitments*:
Our training program is for 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.
*Applicants must meet the criteria above to be eligible for the Train & Earn EMT Certification Program for Veterans and Service Members.
What to expect during the Train & Earn EMT Certification 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 Monday, February 5, 2024.
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 March 18, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Train & Earn EMT Certification Program:
Please access our FAQs here.
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