Take the next step in your healthcare career

Free licensed practical nurse (LPN) training for eligible Avamere employees.

Avamere, RISE Partnership, and SEIU 503 have partnered with Rogue Community College (RCC) to support eligible care workers in completing practical nursing education.

Participants complete college level LPN coursework through RCC while receiving coordinated support from RISE throughout the program. During this time, you keep your current employment status with Avamere and retain your employer-based benefits. You also have one-on-one mentorship with RISE Partnership staff throughout the duration of the program. 

 

Applications for our 2026 cohort have been closed.

Do you have questions about the LPN program?

If you have questions about our new licensed practical nurse (LPN) program, please email lpnprogram@risepartnership.com.

A member of our team will reply to your email shortly.

Program Length & Commitment

  • Program length: Summer 2026 through Spring 2028
  • Education provider: Rogue Community College
  • Instruction format: Classroom instruction, labs, and required clinical hours
  • Program type: Cohort based, full-time nursing education

Following completion of the 2-year LPN program, participants are required to commit to 12 months of continued employment with Avamere.

Participants should expect a significant time commitment throughout the duration of the program.

  • Full participation in RCC coursework and clinical requirements is required
  • Participants must balance school responsibilities with employment expectations
  • Class, lab, and clinical schedules may include evenings, weekends, or varying shifts depending on program requirements

This program is intensive and requires consistent attendance and engagement.

After finishing the LPN program, participants who want to continue their education can apply to Rogue Community College’s RN program, which takes 1 more year to complete.

It is more than just a sponsorship

You have the opportunity to get a fully paid LPN certification through RCC’s hands-on college courses. This hybrid learning model with both in-person and online instruction is designed with you in mind.

From start to finish, we provide you with the support you need to be successful.

  • Tuition and required fees covered for the LPN program at RCC
  • Education navigation and advising throughout the program
  • Cohort based support and regular check-ins
  • Supplemental financial assistance or supports, when available and eligible

Minimum qualifications to participate in our program

To be considered, applicants must meet program and college requirements, including:

  • Active certified nursing assistant (CNA) or certified medication aide (CMA) certification in Oregon
  • Be a full-time employee with Avamere, and have been an employee for at least 12 months
  • Employment at an eligible Avamere facility in Jackson or Josephine counties
  • Have no active documented second warnings on file
  • Ability to meet background check, drug screening, and immunization requirements
  • Willingness to commit to completion of the full education program and required post-program employment

Additional requirements may apply based on Rogue Community College admission standards.

Information about our Partners

Avamere

Avamere is a trusted leader in senior healthcare services throughout the Pacific Northwest. ​

Avamere prioritizes workforce development by supporting employees in their professional growth and long-term career advancement.​

SEIU 503

SEUI 503 is Oregon’s largest union representing care workers, public employees, and nonprofit staff.​

Through initiatives like the RISE Partnership LPN Program, SEIU 503 helps remove barriers to education and supports its members in advancing their careers.

Rogue Community College (RCC)

Rogue Community College (RCC) is a public two-year institution in Southern Oregon serving Jackson and Josephine counties with over 80 career/technical programs, and workforce training.