Inside Higher Ed: A College for Health Care Apprentices

A recent article by Colleen Flaherty, senior editor at Inside Higher Ed, highlights the launch of the Apprenticeship College of Health (ACH). Created in partnership with the Training Fund and Reach University, ACH brings Reach’s Apprenticeship Degree to behavioral health, beginning with a Washington pathway that prepares candidates for careers as Substance Use Disorder Professionals and leverages the Training Fund’s deep industry experience.

The article frames ACH as part of a larger conversation about college affordability, degree value, and whether higher education is creating realistic paths for working adults preparing for essential care professions. For Reach, the launch of ACH reflects a broader effort to make degree pathways more affordable, practical, and more closely aligned with workforce needs.