Career Pathways Training Program

Paid Release Time

CPT participants currently working in the New York State healthcare industry may be eligible for up to two days per week of paid release time to attend classes.

  • Final approval of Paid Release Time is decided by your employer; providing accurate information in your application ensures your employer receives the request
  • If your Paid Release Time is approved, refrain from working during this time. Release time is intended for school and study
  • Participants must submit a new application request for every semester they are interested in receiving Paid Release Time

Participants interested in release time must apply during the semester’s application window – see start and end dates in the table below.

CPT Paid Release Time – Application Schedule

Semester Semester Period (Start — End Date) Paid Release Time Application OPENS Paid Release Time Application CLOSES
Fall 2025 August 26 – December 31, 2025 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Winter & Spring 2026 January 2 — May 26, 2026 Thursday, October 30, 2025 Thursday, November 13, 2025
Summer 2026 May 27 — August 25, 2026 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Fall 2026 August 26 — December 31, 2026 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Winter & Spring 2027 January 2 — May 26, 2027 Friday, October 30, 2026 Friday, November 13, 2026