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
Director of Career Pathways
Hiring
Career Pathways Manager
Amanda Nicholson
Education Systems Administrator
Arielle Long
Health Professions & Education Coordinator
Yasmine Cruz
Health Professions & Education Coordinator
Maria Torres
Health Professions & Education Coordinator
Sami Helsey
InReach Partnership Coordinator
Reece Martin
Marketing Specialist
Connor Wolfe
Student Support Specialist
Priyanka Khatri
Data Entry Assistant
Meet our Instructors
Angelica Arevalo
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Eastern Washington
Kathy Reyes
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Eastern Washington
Laura Grant
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Western Washington
Lauren Marshall
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Western Washington
Michelle Hays
MA Apprenticeship Instructor
Oregon
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.