We provide a solution to the healthcare workforce demand. 

who we are

About InReach

The Institute for Rethinking Education and Careers in Healthcare (now InReach) is sponsored by the Washington Association for Community Health, InReach Career Pathways hosts apprenticeship and on-the-job training programs that provide individuals with full-time employment and supplemental instruction to obtain an industry recognized credential in the healthcare field.

We currently offer a Medical Assistant Apprenticeship, a Dental Assistant Training Program, and a MA Pre-Apprenticeship Program. In addition to running these programs in Washington, we offer assistance to organizations in other states interested in launching their own training programs.

Since its inception in 2014, InReach has enrolled more than 1,200 students.

what we believe

Mission + Values

Our mission is to cultivate an equitable and sustainable community health workforce through innovative education and training programs.

Equity  •  Excellence  •  Community  •  Empowerment

What we Do

We connect people

Apprenticeships and training programs play a vital role in connecting people with jobs in the healthcare industry by providing a structured pathway for individuals to gain the skills, knowledge, and experience required for various roles.

Our programs help break down learning barriers and provide accessible avenues for individuals to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in healthcare.

what is apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines on-the-job learning with classroom/online instruction. It is a system in which students acquire practical skills and knowledge in a particular trade or industry under the guidance and mentorship of experienced professionals.

Why is it important?

Apprenticeships in the healthcare industry play a crucial role in addressing workforce challenges, improving the quality of care, and ensuring a skilled and competent healthcare workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of patients and communities.

Meet our team

Alyssa Burgess

Alyssa Burgess

Director of Career Pathways

Hiring

Hiring

Career Pathways Manager

Amanda Nicholson

Amanda Nicholson

Education Systems Administrator

Arielle Long

Arielle Long

Health Professions & Education Coordinator

Yasmine Cruz

Yasmine Cruz

Health Professions & Education Coordinator

Maria Torres

Maria Torres

Health Professions & Education Coordinator

Sami Helsey

Sami Helsey

InReach Partnership Coordinator

Reece Martin

Reece Martin

Marketing Specialist

Connor Wolfe

Connor Wolfe

Student Support Specialist

Priyanka Khatri

Priyanka Khatri

Data Entry Assistant

Meet our Instructors

Angelica Arevalo

Angelica Arevalo

MA Apprenticeship Instructor

Eastern Washington

Kathy Reyes

Kathy Reyes

MA Apprenticeship Instructor

Eastern Washington

Laura Grant

Laura Grant

MA Apprenticeship Instructor

Western Washington

Lauren Marshall

Lauren Marshall

MA Apprenticeship Instructor

Western Washington

Michelle Hays

Michelle Hays

MA Apprenticeship Instructor

Oregon

Tanya Van Buskirk

Tanya Van Buskirk

MA Apprenticeship Instructor

Western Washington

101 Capitol Way N. Suite 200 Olympia, WA 98501  |  360.786.9722  |  workforce@wacommunityhealth.org

We acknowledge that our offices in Olympia occupy the traditional village sites of the Steh-Chass People of the Squaxin Island Tribe.