Miami University Work+ Program

Work+ with Spirit EMS

The Miami University Work+ Program, in partnership with Spirit EMS, provides college students the opportunity to earn a valuable EMT certification, gain paid employment, and receive tuition support while pursuing a degree through Miami University.

 

Tuition Benefit

Students who meet all program and employment requirements may receive employer-paid tuition for one academic year at the Miami University in-state rate, valued at up to $7,500.

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To remain eligible for employer tuition payment, students must:

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• Maintain a minimum C average in all classes

• Fulfill all academic, employment, and scheduling requirements outlined below

 

Who We Are

Spirit EMS operates locations across Ohio and Indiana, including:

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• Celina

• Defiance

• Greenville

• Houston

• Troy (coming soon)

• Van Wert

• Liberty, Indiana (12 miles west of Oxford)

 

Training Information

Class Schedule:

• 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

• In-person instruction, five days per week

• Program start date: To Be Announced

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The EMT training program runs for six weeks.

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Employment & Program Requirements

• Successful completion of the six-week EMT training program

• A commitment to 2,080 total hours of employment with Spirit EMS

• College students, depending on course load, must commit to working a minimum of 24 hours per week (two shifts)

• Opportunities to work more than 24 hours per week may be available if the student’s college schedule allows

• Students may also work additional hours during semester breaks and summer and winter breaks, based on availability and operational needs

• The minimum weekly work commitment is required in exchange for the 2,080-hour employment commitment and eligibility for tuition reimbursement

• Completion of required assignments and lessons outside of class

• Completion of 16 hours of mandatory clinical time (uncompensated)

Scheduling Expectations

• Scheduling is flexible to accommodate academic responsibilities

• Students must have set, reliable blocks of time outside of their class schedule available for work

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Example Shift Options

Available shifts may include, but are not limited to:

• 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

• 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.

• 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

• 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.

• 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

• 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

• 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

• 12:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• 2:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay during training: $13.00 per hour (paid while in class)

• Pay upon EMT certification: $16.00 per hour

• Additional earning opportunities:

  • Special event shifts paying up to $30.00 per hour (primarily during summer months)

• Performance-based raises

• Perfect attendance raises

• Students may be eligible to earn up to 7 college credit hours

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