The Essential Career Pathways (ECP) program is designed for entry-level employees who earn up to $14.93 per hour. ECP provides educational opportunities to entry-level employees to enhance their employability and prepare them to fill targeted, hard-to-fill, higher-level positions. In addition, this program addresses the Banner Health workforce shortage in hard-to-fill positions. ECP pays tuition, books, fees and other learning materials.

Eligibility:

• Full-time and part-time employee (32-40 hour per week and 16-20 hours per week)
• Earn between $6-14.93 per hour
• Possess a GED or high school diploma
• Complete the Banner Health employment conditional period
• Receive a positive recommendation from current manager
• Maintain good standing in your job (not currently in disciplinary action).
• Pass college Reading, Math and English proficiency assessment (ASSET) with minimum score of 41
• Sign a letter of commitment to remain with Banner Health three years following the completion of the pathway program.
• Remain in good standing during the program and during employment commitment

Program Details:

Health career pathways offered are based on the needs of the Banner facility. The following is an example of the health care careers offered:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)
• Respiratory Therapist
• Medical Imaging

To participate in this program, you must:

• Complete the Essential Career Pathways Application (Word)
• Meet the admission and registration requirements of the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCD)
• Remain either a part-time (16-31 scheduled hours per week) or a full-time employee (32 or more scheduled hours per week) while you are completing your certificate or degree program
• Attend college on your own time, not on work time
• Maintain a "C" average or good academic standing
• Successfully complete your educational program within the time allotted
• Remain at your Banner Health facility throughout your educational time period
• Work for Banner Health full-time for three years as an employee in good standing following completion of your educational program
• Sign a Promissory Note and Education Assistance Loan Agreement/Program Requirements document

Participating Facilities:
Currently, the following facilities participate in ECP:

• Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
• Banner Desert Medical Center
• Banner Thunderbird Medical Center  
• Banner Heart Hospital

Coursework is provided at any unit of the Maricopa County Community College District.

For More Information:
For more information contact your ECP facility Workforce Development Coordinator.

Banner Health will comply with all Federal regulations, policies and laws that are currently in effect. All participants are bound by any Federal, State or Local law/regulations as well as current Internal Revenue codes.