Rise Up is a program that supports mothers with young children who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or adjacent roles at Ascension All Saints Hospital. The program is a collaboration between Ascension All Saints Hospital, Higher Expectations, and Goodwill Industries.
 
The cohort model brings a group of motivated individuals together while they gain the education and training needed to work toward high demand careers at Ascension, while also engaging in group learning experiences, job shadowing, one-on-one coaching, and financial wellness support. Participants have support in applying and interviewing for career track roles, while also participating in one-on-one success coaching and monthly cohort meetings.
 
The program provides the following:
 

• Transportation assistance
• Technology assistance
• Costs of tests and materials
• One-on-one coaching and career counseling
• Scholarships towards furthering education

Skills learned in the Rise Up program helped Barbara to land a job as a patient access representative at Ascension All Saints Hospital, something she did not think was possible before the program. “Rise Up really got me moving to improve my skills so I could make a change,” Barbara said.
 
Participants can select a career pathway of their choice and begin workplace training toward earning short-term credentials and/or certificates.