The #1 Workforce Development Resource for Care Workers
SEIU METC is the premier member education and training center for care workers. We provide high-quality training, so you can provide high-quality care.
Igniting Skills, Building Equitable Futures
Igniting Skills, Building Equitable Futures
Skill Development and Continued Education
Mentorship and Networking with Community
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
New to METC?
We’d like to welcome you!
Did you receive a letter from SEIU and the State of IL regarding your Required Mandatory Training? An agreement between SEIU and the State requires all Incumbent Individual Providers (IPs) currently working for a Customer of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services Home Services Program to attend a Mandatory PAID training class.
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About METC
Proudly training care workers since 2007
The Helen Miller SEIU Member Education & Training Center (METC) is the #1 workforce development resource for care workers.
METC offers a holistic approach to skill development – including continuing education, health and wellness resources, mentorship, and networking.
Through METC trainings, you will grow both personally and professionally, accelarete up the career ladder, and sustain a better life for yourself as well as your families.
METC is dedicated to sharpening your skills, connecting you to community, and impacting inequities in healthcare and child care systems. By addressing your workforce needs and aspirations, we are the leading educational hub aiming to transform the care industry.
35,000
Workers Trained Annually
200
Monthly Trainings
60%
Trainings Offered in
Spanish/Dual Language
Spanish/Dual Language
90%
Trainings Eligible for
Stipends
Stipends
"METC helped teach me how to care for people with mental health issues, and it's been a tremendous asset to my relationship with my consumer."
Jenny Smith
DORS Personal Assistant
Featured METC Trainings
METC offers a variety of trainings, both online and in-person, covering a wide range of topics, all at no cost to the care worker. DORS Homecare Workers and Child Care Providers are even eligible to earn a stipend for completing most trainings.
Offered 7 days per week providing flexibility for workers as well as multilingual options.
Offered 7 days per week providing flexibility for workers as well as multilingual options.
Child Care
Marketing Strategies For Family Child Care
Learn effective strategies to market your child care business and establish a unique brand in this marketing training, focusing on using social media, websites, creating a parent persona, and building trust with parents.
HomeCare
DORS New Hire Orientation
This training provides new PAs/IPs with essential information about their role. Attendees will gain an understanding of Self-Directed Assistance, Customer-Employer etiquette, the Service Plan, and an overview of other paid training opportunities provided by METC.
HomeCare
Bathing & Bedmaking
Work with the safest and most efficient techniques that protect a consumer's dignity while making an occupied bed, bathing, and helping with grooming and personal hygiene.
Child Care
Yoga & Mindfulness for Children
Yoga & Mindfulness is a healthy coping tool to help children and staff release stress, promote physical activity, and help children focus on the present moment.
Coming Soon!
Community Training Initiative
We are so excited to share that our Community Training Initiative is coming in 2024. The Community Training Initiative (CTI) is a pending 501(c)3 non-profit organization
dedicated to providing education and training to healthcare, homecare, child care, and
hospital workers across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Kansas. CTI was formed in
partnership with the Helen Miller SEIU Member Education and Training Center (METC)
based on the growing opportunity to meet various community training needs. Check back for updates!
Latest News
Essential Care Fest 2024!
We are excited about this year's Care Fest on Sunday, July 28th to celebrate, appreciate and connect with our members from 12 Noon to 6:00…
Smart Start Workforce Grant
The Smart Start Workforce Grants Application Round 1 is opening July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024.
Mental Health Initiative
Join us to discuss mental health and well-being. Check out more information below!
Register Now!
Already know the class you want and have your member ID or Memberlink login? Register here. You can also register by calling the Member Resource Center (MRC) at 866-933-7348 #3.
