Supporting Military Families: Stepful Steps Up During Shutdown
Military families face uncertainty about education and career plans during government shutdown.
Stepful Keeps Healthcare Training Programs Free
Stepful, a top EdTech company, is stepping in to help military families during the government shutdown. They are keeping their healthcare training programs free for military families, even though federal funding is paused.
Who is Affected?
- Military spouses
- Active-duty service members
- National Guard or Reserve personnel
These groups usually receive help paying for training, but with the shutdown, that support is on hold. Stepful is ensuring these families can still access their healthcare training programs without any cost.
What Does Stepful Offer?
Stepful's programs prepare individuals for jobs such as:
- Medical assistants
- Pharmacy technicians
They offer:
- Online learning
- Personalized coaching
- Job placement support
These programs have helped thousands of people start careers in healthcare.
Quotes from Stepful Leadership
Carl Madi, CEO of Stepful:
"Military families do a lot for our country. Their education and career goals shouldn't depend on politics or budgets. We're proud to support them."
Ashley Weissman, Military Programs at Stepful:
"We've heard from military spouses and service members worried about their training. It's great to tell them they can keep going with their education."
How to Enroll
Military-affiliated individuals who are eligible for free training include:
- Military spouses
- Active-duty service members
- National Guard or Reserve personnel
Those affected by the shutdown can contact Stepful directly to learn more or enroll.
About Stepful
Stepful is a leading healthcare education company. They help people launch careers in healthcare through:
- Affordable training
- Accessible programs
- Accelerated learning
They partner with healthcare providers and community organizations to connect learners to in-demand roles.