In June 2020, Walmart announced an expansion of its Live Better U education benefit program to include six skilled trades options. This infographic describes how the program is intended to work to bring an associate from hire to working in their trade of choice.
In a related blog post, Jaime Fall (Director, UpSkill America) and Amy Blair (Research Director, Economic Opportunities Program) discuss the significance of this announcement, including what it means for our economy during and after the pandemic. Click here to read more.
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Tweet #LiveBetterU, @Walmart’s education benefit program, now includes six skilled trades options. This infographic describes how the program is intended to work to bring an associate from hire to working in their trade of choice.
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