Upskilling in the news

Lyft Partners with Guild Education and Becomes First Gig-Economy Company to Provide Access To Education Services to Contractors

Drivers will have access to personalized college advising and tuition discounts for thousands of classes, certificates and degrees.

December 11, 2017

Starbucks College Achievement Plan welcomes its 1,000th graduate

More than 1,000 Starbucks partners have diplomas in hand and more than 9,000 partners are working toward their degree, thanks to the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.

December 11, 2017

Number of GEDWorks Graduates Surpasses 2,000

More than 2,000 students have earned their GED credential through employers like KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Walmart.

November 2, 2017

Manpower Offers Career-Focused Degrees, Helping People Learn In-Demand Skills for the Future of Work

Associates can advance their careers in high growth sectors like cyber security, IT, and health administration.

September 28, 2017

Chipotle Adds Upskilling to Its Menu

Over the last academic year, Chipotle has seen marked increases in retention & internal promotion rates.

August 24, 2017

When filling vacancies, don’t overlook current employees

Learning should be an ongoing process that’s woven into the fabric of each company’s culture and objectives.

August 24, 2017

Healthcare Leaders Recognize 11 Providers for Developing Frontline Workers

These organizations are making exemplary investments in their frontline workforce.

June 9, 2017

A Staggering 225,000 People Will Graduate from Walmart University This Year

The academies teach employees fundamental retail skills that allow them to move up the chain.

May 20, 2017

Leading the Way: The Role of Companies in Educational Access

More than ever before, businesses need to invest in ongoing education, training and career advancement for employees.

May 18, 2017

Restaurant Employee Participation in McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity Education Program Doubles in Just One Year

This acceleration signals the clear interest and need for more upskilling programs like Archways to Opportunity.

May 1, 2017