EDUCATION

Supporting Military Families: Stepful Steps Up During Shutdown

USA, New YorkMon Nov 10 2025

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.

questions

    Is Stepful's decision to keep training free a strategic move to gather personal data from military families for other purposes?
    What long-term benefits might Stepful gain from providing free training to military families during the shutdown?
    Could Stepful be receiving secret funding from a government agency to appear as a savior during the shutdown?

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