The Phillips Partnership has organized two of the nation’s largest hospital-based jobs programs, one for entry-level work and the other for advancing up the career ladder. Now administered by Project for Pride in Living, the programs offer local residents the opportunity to advance continuously from unskilled work to professional positions as highly qualified as registered nurses at local hospitals.

Train to Work

Train to Work is a paid job skills training program for neighborhood residents that provides training in job readiness, workplace expectations and life management skills.  The program also helps to meet the staffing needs of area hospitals for entry level workers.  The program offers 2-4 weeks of training followed by mentoring and support for 12-18 months after job placement.   From 1997 through 2008, there have been almost 900 graduates and close to 700 job placements. 

Health Careers Partnership (HCP)

Health Careers Partnership provides financial assistance to eligible employees at healthcare institutions who are interested in pursuing a health care degree or certification at Minneapolis Community & Technical College.  Originally designed to serve the employment needs of partner hospitals, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Hennepin County Medical Center, HCP has since expanded to 15 area healthcare providers.  The program administrator, Project for Pride in Living, has worked to align the needs of employers with HCP’s core training programs to provide the best range of opportunities for program graduates.  In the program’s first five years, more than 1,200 students have participated in the program and helped employees advance along career ladders.