named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Pathways Training Program
State-funded training initiative that provides full tuition coverage, career exploration, and job preparation for individuals entering healthcare, behavioral health, and social care fields, requiring a three-year service commitment at approved employers
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 2 activities
- Approves and supports eligible employers for participant service placementsReviews and approves healthcare, behavioral health, and social care organizations as eligible employers for Career Pathways Training Program graduates to fulfill their three-year service commitment in New York State Region 2. Adds newly approved employers monthly and provides case manager support through the approval process.
- Delivers career pathway support and workforce development for healthcare professionalsOffers career exploration, personalized case management, academic tutoring, mentorship, resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace readiness resources to individuals pursuing careers in healthcare, behavioral health, and social care. Participants receive guidance aligned with their strengths and are supported through educational completion and transition to employment.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
- Provides backfill payments to employers during participant trainingOffers backfill payments to approved healthcare and social care providers to cover student shifts for up to two shifts per week while participants are engaged in training, ensuring continuity of care and supporting employer participation in the program.
- Provides full tuition and book funding for healthcare and social care training programsCovers full tuition, books, and academic fees for individuals enrolled in approved healthcare, behavioral health, and social care training programs across 13 in-demand fields in New York State. Programs include Certified Medical Assistant, LPN, RN to BSN (accelerated), and Community Health Worker, with funding available only to students beginning new education programs on or after January 2025.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Connects participants to public benefits and wraparound support servicesAssists program participants in accessing public benefits and essential support services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, transportation, childcare, financial coaching, and mental health resources to remove barriers to education and employment success.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funds educational case management and academic support services for training partnersProvides financial support to partner organizations to deliver educational case management and academic support services, including program selection assistance, financial aid applications, tutoring, licensure exam preparation, and community resource connections for participants in the Career Pathways Training Program.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts labor market research to inform healthcare training prioritiesProjects workforce demand trends and reports regional salary data for key healthcare roles, including a projected 14% increase in demand for certified medical assistants and a 5% increase for LPNs between 2022 and 2032, along with median salary ranges in multiple New York regions to guide training program development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.75M
Contributions & grants$1.75M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.75M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$744K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.67M
Cash$6.83M
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.67M
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves46.8 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY FITZGERALD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | $754K |
| THOMAS HOSEY | TREASURER & CFO | 9 | $303K |
| DONNA GAMMARATO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - UISS | 0 | $280K |
| KEVIN KERWIN | CHAIR & ACTING CEO | 8 | $279K |
| FRANCINE FREISE | SENIOR REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 0 | $216K |
| ANDREW NAULT | DIR HOSP PREP & BUSINESS DEV | 5 | $170K |
| EILEEN MURPHY | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY/SR. DIRECTOR | 18 | $167K |
| LAUREN FORD | VP STRATEGY AND ANALYTICS | 6 | $163K |
| KATHLEEN KIRVIN | VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 6 | $159K |
| TOSHA GRIMMER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $122K |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- 1199 SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) Partner — Administrative partner responsible for managing the Career Pathways Training program in Region 1 counties.
- Alyse Buccina Partner — Serves as Provider Partnership Specialist, managing communications and coordination with healthcare providers interested in becoming service commitment sites.
- Approved New York State Schools Partner — Partners with approved New York State schools to deliver healthcare training; out-of-state institutions considered case-by-case.
- Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) Partner — Administrative partner responsible for managing the Career Pathways Training program in Region 3 counties.
- New York State Government — Partners with NYS to align training and service commitments with state healthcare workforce needs.
- New York State Government — Program operates within New York State and requires service commitment with providers serving state Medicaid populations.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Approves eligible employers for the Career Pathways Training program.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Follows a care coordination curriculum standard developed by the New York State Department of Health.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Receives and processes service commitment attestations from provider organizations on behalf of the Caring Gene CPT Program.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Source of labor market data on LPN salaries and employment trends.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Source of labor market data on salary and employment trends for certified medical assistants.
- New York State Education Department Government — Requires partner educational institutions to be approved by NYSED.
- Office of Children and Family Services Partner — Collaborates to provide childcare support and subsidies for program participants.
- State of New York Department of Health Government — Administers the Career Pathways Training Program grant that Caring Gene facilitates.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Caring Gene Selection and Recruitmentmethodology: caring-gene selectionBy identifying and recruiting individuals with an innate aptitude or demonstrated passion for caregiving—framed as having the "Caring Gene®"—the organization improves fit and likely retention in healthcare roles because personal motivation and natural inclination are foundational to sustained service in high-need settings.
- Individualized Support and Mentorshipmethodology: ongoing mentorship modelBy providing case management, individualized coaching, and ongoing mentorship, the organization increases participant success in healthcare training programs because tailored support helps align education with personal strengths and sustains engagement through challenges.
- Service-For-Scholarship Model with Service Commitmentmethodology: service_for_scholarshipBy providing fully funded healthcare career training in exchange for a three-year work commitment at providers serving high proportions of Medicaid/uninsured patients, the organization increases workforce capacity in underserved communities because financial barriers are removed and placement is contractually tied to regional need.