Career Pathways Fund: Empowering Healthcare Professionals

At CHRISTUS St. Vincent, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering career growth within our organization. In addition to our Associate Assistance & Recognition Fund, we are proud to offer our Career Pathways Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to help our associates advance their careers in healthcare. This fund strengthens our workforce from within, ensuring that our associates have the tools and support they need to thrive professionally.

Investing in Our People, Investing in Healthcare

Built on the principle that our associates are our greatest asset, the Career Pathways Fund provides our entire non-clinical workforce with educational support and resources. 

Specific aims include the following:

  • Encouraging career advancement among our staff 
  • Enhancing recruitment efforts
  • Improving employee retention
  • Cultivating a highly skilled healthcare workforce

Through this program, we provide our non-clinical associates access to professional development courses and certifications to expand and enrich their careers. For example, an employee in our Food and Nutrition department can continue working while receiving support to obtain advanced certifications in food service operations. Likewise, an IT employee may receive funding to obtain further certification in a tech program.

The career growth of our associates directly translates to improved patient outcomes, making this fund critical to our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare services. By investing in our medical professionals, we invest in the future of healthcare in northern New Mexico.

A Stepping Stone to Success

Unlike our more specialized Nurse Practitioner and Primary Medical Care funds, the Career Pathways Fund offers broader support across various non-clinical healthcare roles, establishing clear pathways to advanced certification:

This flexibility allows us to address the diverse career aspirations of our associates while meeting the evolving needs of our healthcare system. The Career Pathways Fund serves as a stepping stone for our staff to achieve their professional goals and contribute more effectively to our community.

Comprehensive Support for Career Growth

The Career Pathways Fund provides:

  • Financial assistance for education and training programs
  • Resources for certification exams

By removing financial and logistical barriers, we empower our associates to take control of their career trajectories. Thus, our staff can focus on their professional development without the added stress of financial constraints.

Building a Stronger Healthcare Community

When we invest in our associates’ growth, everyone benefits:

  • Patients receive care from increasingly skilled professionals
  • Associates enjoy greater job satisfaction and career opportunities
  • CHRISTUS St. Vincent maintains a highly qualified, loyal workforce

The Career Pathways Fund is more than just financial support — it’s a commitment to the professional development of our healthcare heroes and the future of healthcare in our community. By supporting this fund, you are directly contributing to the creation of a stronger, more skilled healthcare force in Santa Fe, and our north and central New Mexico communities.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Whether you’re a current associate looking to advance your career or a supporter who believes in the power of education, the Career Pathways Fund offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on healthcare in our region. Your contribution will help build a brighter future for our associates and for the patients we serve.

Be assured that 100% of your donation to this fund is given back directly to the hospital and the teams of associates to support their professional advancement. None of the funds are used to cover overhead costs for the foundation’s facilities or its staff.

Contribute to the Career Pathways Fund today and help build a stronger, more skilled healthcare workforce for our Santa Fe community!

Give us a call at (505) 913-5209 or email us at FoundationAdmin@stvin.org.

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As you consider contributing to the Career Pathways Fund, we encourage you to explore other related initiatives that also support our healthcare professionals. The Nurse Practitioner Fund focuses specifically on the continuing education and professional development of our nurse practitioners. The Primary Care Fund is dedicated to strengthening the services of our primary care providers and their future development in CHRISTUS St. Vincent leadership roles.