At a glance
Employer-paid- What it covers
- Apprentices are paid employees and employers pay programme tuition. The April-2026 document lists $7,500 programme tuition, an employer cost rather than a promised cash award to the apprentice.As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗
- Income / financial rules
- No household-income cutoff is established in these programme materials. Selection and the programme-specific conditions still apply.As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗
- Who to check first
- Enter through a participating employer’s actual selection process. The April-2026 document names Mercy Health and UC Health as placing apprentices; it does not establish a currently vacant seat.As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗
- Application timing
- Cohorts and jobs depend on the participating employer. The April-2026 programme description has no universal application closing date; check with the coordinator and current employer posting.As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗
Check your eligibility
Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.
How to apply
- 1Start with the official Medical Assistant Apprenticeship section, which links the Cincinnati State coordinator/instructor for interested individuals and signatory-employer opportunities.As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗
- 2Ask the coordinator and employer about the next cohort, new-hire versus internal eligibility, screening and the actual employment application. Obtain written covered-cost, wage and retention terms before committing.As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗
- 3If selected, complete the mentored work, weekly online/in-person study and certification process under the employer’s programme.As of Oct 16, 2026 · The Health Collaborative ↗
What to watch for
Common questions
What is the main benefit?
Apprentices are paid employees and employers pay programme tuition. The April-2026 document lists $7,500 programme tuition, an employer cost rather than a promised cash award to the apprentice.
Is there an income limit?
No household-income cutoff is established in these programme materials. Selection and the programme-specific conditions still apply.
When should I apply?
Cohorts and jobs depend on the participating employer. The April-2026 programme description has no universal application closing date; check with the coordinator and current employer posting.
Sources & verification
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