AFSCME Free College Benefit: New Options in Healthcare and Business Management

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NOW ENROLLING FOR SPRING CLASSES MARCH 29, 2021 

Many SHARE members have already taken advantage of the Free College Benefit, offered by our parent union, AFSCME in conjunction with Eastern Gateway University. It’s a popular perk of union membership. Since it began in 2016, the program has expanded the variety of courses and degrees that it offers, The program now adds opportunities in nursing and other healthcare fields, as well as specialty certificates in the Business Management degree program . . .

New!  Health Services

Interested in nursing or another allied health specialty?  This program can help you get there faster!  This degree pathway offers the math and science you’ll need, as well as the general education and critical thinking courses, that a student will need in many healthcare fields. The Health Services degree is perfect for learning more about the industry or preparing to apply for nursing school.

Develop Your Expertise in These Business Management Specialties

  • Advertising

  • Cyber Security

  • Data Analytics

  • Digital and Social Media

  • Environment and Conservation Studies

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Finance

  • Hospitality: Food and Beverage Management

  • Hospitality: Hotel and Event Management

  • Human Resources Management

  • IT Help Desk

  • Labor Studies

  • Marketing

  • Operations and Logistics

  • Programming & Development

  • Project Management Fundamentals

Note that unemployed, furloughed, and laid off union workers and their extended family are all eligible to enroll in Free College.