Upskilling in the news

Whole Foods Trains Associates for New 365 Store Openings with LearnUp

Whole Foods’ partnership with LearnUp will give applicants the opportunity to train for jobs online prior to being hired.

May 31, 2016

How McDonald’s is upskilling its frontline workers

Lisa Schumacher explains how Archways to Opportunities is helping McDonald’s frontline workers access important economic opportunities.

May 17, 2016

Walmart Helps New Citizen Gain Training, Promotions, and Education

Jalal Almomar enhanced his education and employment through Walmart’s training & development programs.

May 11, 2016

Win/Win: Making the Case for Employer Talent Development

Learn how employers are working to elevate the skills and education of incumbent workers.

April 25, 2016

After One Year, McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity Enrolls More Than 5,000 People Seeking Education

McDonald’s has provided millions of dollars in tuition assistance for eligible employees to achieve their high school diplomas and college degrees.

April 6, 2016

UpSkilling America Through Adult Education Programs

Partnerships between employers and educators can help workers find new and better employment opportunities.

February 16, 2016
Teacher lecturing to a college classroom full of students

Five Questions for Stewart Knox, Executive Director of the California Employment Training Panel

Since its inception in 1982, California’s Employment Training Panel has helped train workers in over 80,000 businesses.

January 11, 2016
California State Capitol

“This Program Changed My Life”: McDonald’s First Graduate of Career Online High School Shares His Story

In March 2015, Juan Garcia became the first graduate of Cengage Learning’s Career Online High School. He shares his story.

December 15, 2015

Hilton Worldwide Expands Employee Benefits, Including GED Assistance

Hilton & CAEL will provide one-on-one GED preparation and advisement services, as well as test preparation.

November 30, 2015

One Stops are Helping Businesses Upskill their Workforces

NAWB’s Ron Painter describes how local Workforce Boards and their One Stops can help businesses of all sizes upscale their workers.

November 24, 2015
Older working training a younger worker in a warehouse