1199SEIU Child Care Corporation

Category: Youth Programs

  • Youth Mentoring Program

    The Youth Mentoring Program (YMP) is an innovative project of the 1199SEIU League Labor Management Initiatives, Inc., and is administered by the 1199SEIU/Employer Child Care Corporation (CCC). The program was established over 25 years ago to assist the Union and employers in building a future workforce by exposing eligible members’ high school age children to ever-expanding careers within the healthcare professions.

    Each summer, the CCC partners with 18 hospitals and nursing homes to introduce teens to the world of work and careers in the healthcare field. The YMP provides several key opportunities for its participants, including: hands-on work experiences; enrichment seminars; and career development and leadership skill-building opportunities. In addition to gaining valuable work experience, at the end of the six-week program, participants emerge with a greater understanding of the healthcare industry, a more robust professional portfolio and connections with caring mentors.

    Want to participate as a host institution? Call (212) 564-2220 today to learn about how you can partner with us and support the YMP’s efforts to engage our youth in a healthcare-focused mentoring experience.

  • Joseph Tauber Scholarship

    For Students Entering College and Current College Students Younger than Age 23

    The Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program (JTSP) awards scholarships to eligible 1199SEIU members’ children who are attending accredited undergraduate colleges.

    2026–2027 Academic Year

    If you are or will be enrolled in college during either the fall 2026 term or the spring 2027 term:

    2026-2027 Request for Application

    The application request period for the 2026–2027 academic year will end January 31, 2026.
    (Please note: The application request period for the 2025-2026 academic year is closed.)

    2026–2027 Eligibility Requirements

    Members must:

    Student must:

    Both the member and the student must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements prior to the distribution of fall and/or spring semester awards. Award amounts vary according to need, with a minimum award of $750 for the school year.

    Next Generation Registered Nursing Scholarship Program

    For members employed by an institution or facility that contributes to the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund (NBF) or the 1199SEIU Greater New York (GNY) Child Care Fund.
    Find Out More & Apply

    Licensed Practical Nurses Welfare Fund Scholarship Program

    For members employed by an institution or facility that contributes to the 1199SEIU Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Welfare Fund.
    Find Out More & Apply

    Important Award Information

    Automatic award renewals are not granted. Scholarship recipients must reapply each year for consideration.

    Tax Statement

    According to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and regulations, the Funds consider the Joseph Tauber Scholarship benefit to be “taxable wages.” If a member’s child receives a scholarship, the value of the scholarship must be included on the member’s tax return when filing taxes the following year.

    Joseph Tauber Scholarship Brochure

    Contact Us

    Questions? Email 1199JTSP@1199Funds.org or call (646) 473-8999. Help us reduce delays: Please submit your inquiries via email or voicemail, not both.