Supporting Military Families: Stepful Steps Up During Shutdown

During the government shutdown, many military families face uncertainty about their education and career plans. Stepful, a top EdTech company, is stepping in to help. They are keeping their healthcare training programs free for military families, even though federal funding is paused. Military spouses, active-duty service members, and National Guard or Reserve personnel usually get help paying for training. But with the shutdown, that support is on hold. Stepful is making sure these families can still access their healthcare training programs without any cost. Stepful's programs prepare people for jobs like medical assistants and pharmacy technicians. They offer online learning, personalized coaching, and job placement support. This has helped thousands of people start careers in healthcare. Carl Madi, the CEO of Stepful, said, "Military families do a lot for our country. Their education and career goals shouldn't depend on politics or budgets. We're proud to support them. " Ashley Weissman, who works with military programs at Stepful, said, "We've heard from military spouses and service members worried about their training. It's great to tell them they can keep going with their education. " Military-affiliated individuals who are eligible for free training include military spouses, active-duty service members, and National Guard or Reserve personnel. Those affected by the shutdown can contact Stepful directly to learn more or enroll. Stepful is a leading healthcare education company. They help people launch careers in healthcare through affordable, accessible, and accelerated training. They partner with healthcare providers and community organizations to connect learners to in-demand roles.