Enhance your career, enrich your skillset, and make a greater impact in your local community!

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The 509 Public Sector Training Fund provides training opportunities and financial support for the SEIU Local 509 Public Sector workforce to achieve and maintain the skills, ability, and knowledge necessary to meet the ever changing needs of the people of Massachusetts.

Programs designed with your needs in mind

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Supporting SEIU Local 509 Public Sector state workers in their professional development and continuing education goals through three distinct offerings.

The Local 509 Training Fund
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We believe that the highest quality professional learning experiences are not just responsive to training needs, but also leverage the expertise of the people participating. We achieve this by working closely with SEIU Local 509 members and the Commonwealth throughout our planning and implementation process. By providing training and programs that are worker-centered and directly responsive to workers' needs, we seek to: 

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Equip workers with tools to maintain their passion in a high stress profession.

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Empower workers to drive their own professional growth and development.

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Elevate the perception of human services and education professionals to reflect the vital role they fill.

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Support workers in improving their craft and impact in our communities.

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Recognize workers’ expertise and create opportunities for them to share knowledge as content experts

“I appreciate having access to such high a quality training at no cost to us. I think it’s great to further our knowledge as human service workers without having to spend exorbitant amounts of money to learn to be better and more effective providers.”

- Local 509 Member

OUR IMPACT

94% say that the trainings are high quality

96% say that trainings meet or exceed their expectations

90% say that trainings are relevant to their needs

94% say that they would recommend trainings to their colleagues

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Ready to get involved?

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The Training Fund wants to put you in the driver’s seat of your professional development. Your input helps us deliver high-quality, relevant trainings at no cost to you!

Do you have an idea for the Training Fund?

Reach out and let us know by emailing us today!

Attention SEIU Local 509 Public Sector Members:

Drop-in for an info session

Date: The third Thursday of every month 

Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m

Ready to take the first step toward achieving your career goals?

Whether you have a specific question, would like further information about any of the Training Fund programs, or a suggestion for a future workshop, you’re welcome to join us for a drop-in session.

Click the link below to join.

"A great, useful, and meaningful training. Sending much appreciation to the trainer and my union for offering the course."

- Local 509 Member