Education That Works

The 2024 Education that Works application cycle has closed.  Applications will be accepted again in Spring 2025. 

Applications are open to Atrium Health Greater Charlotte, Navicent and Wake Forest Baptist Health teammates. 

“My experience has been wonderful- everyone has been so helpful and encouraging, and no question is unanswered! I look forward to seeing more participants and how the program grows in the near future. Overall, ETW is a great opportunity and I wish nothing but success to whoever enters!”

                                       -Kierra Jones, Environmentalist, Atrium Health Navicent 

What is the Education that Works Program?

The Atrium Health Education That Works (ETW) Program provides teammates with a path to earn a healthcare-related, Associate degree (a degree related to an Atrium Health position) or a healthcare related certification with pre-paid tuition, books and fees up to $5,250 per year (three-year maximum).

Eligible colleges include any North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia community colleges and Atrium Health Colleges.

Participants will be expected to earn their associate degree within three years or less or earn their certification within three years or less. Upon graduation, participants will be expected to continue working at Atrium Health for at least one year.  

Education That Works (ETW) Eligibility Requirement

Atrium Health teammates must meet the following criteria to apply:

• Teammates at Atrium Health Greater Charlotte, Atrium Health Navicent, Atrium Health Floyd and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health (Note: not applicable to contract workers)
• Have a high school diploma, GED, HISET or high school equivalency diploma 
• Do not currently hold a college degree
• Employed with Atrium Health for at least one year prior to completion of the ETW application
• An overall score of meets expectations or above on the most recent annual Performance Review or has met job requirements of year end check-in
• Annual income of $55,000 or less
• Enroll in at least six credit hours each semester, until completion of degree (some exceptions will be considered)

Before you Apply 

Please be sure you are able to commit to enroll and attend classes and consider your current work schedule. Returning to school while working is rewarding, but also involves sacrifice. Most participating colleges offer online classes. The ability to participate in virtual and online learning and self-leadership skills will be extremely important for students’ success. 

Please apply only if you are certain you can maintain your current work schedule and continuous enrollment for fall and spring semesters. Summer semester enrollment is optional.

The Workforce Development team will offer Career Coaching and other supportive services to selected participants to support their success in this program.

Atrium Health Greater Charlotte and Wake Forest Baptist Health Flyer  
Atrium Health Navicent Flyer 
Atrium Health Floyd Flyer 

How to Apply

The 2024 Education that Works application cycle has closed. Applications will be accepted again in Spring 2025.  

Applications are open to Atrium Health Greater Charlotte, Navicent, Floyd and Wake Forest Baptist Health teammates.