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Walmart, the largest private employer in the country, announced on Tuesday it will pay for college tuition and books at a group of schools for its part-time and full-time associates.
The company issued a news release stating the move means approximately 1.5 million Walmart and Sam’s Club employees “can earn college degrees or learn trade skills without the burden of education debt.”
“We are creating a path of opportunity for our associates to grow their careers at Walmart, so they can continue to build better lives for themselves and their families,” Lorraine Stomski, senior vice president of learning and leadership at Walmart, said in the statement.
By Bill Galluccio
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Walmart announced that it will be investing nearly $1 billion to cover the full cost of college tuition and books for its employees. The retailer began offering free tuition through its Live Better U education program in 2018 but charged employees $1 per day.
Walmart said it is dropping the fee and increasing the options for employees who wish to seek a degree. This investment is another way we can support our associates to pursue their passion and purpose while removing the barriers that too often keep adult working learners from obtaining degrees,
By Bill Galluccio
Photo: Getty Images
Walmart announced that it will be investing nearly $1 billion to cover the full cost of college tuition and books for its employees. The retailer began offering free tuition through its Live Better U education program in 2018 but charged employees $1 per day.
Walmart said it is dropping the fee and increasing the options for employees who wish to seek a degree. This investment is another way we can support our associates to pursue their passion and purpose while removing the barriers that too often keep adult working learners from obtaining degrees,
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Walmart to Pay 100% of College Tuition for Workers
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS Walmart announced Tuesday it will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its workers through its Live Better U (LBU) education program.
The company says starting August 16th, the $1 a day fee for the program will be removed for associates, making all education programs paid for entirely by Walmart.
About 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam’s Club associates in the U.S. can earn college degrees or learn trade skills without having to take on debt.
Also, Walmart will add four college partners, including Johnson & Wales University, the University of Arizona, the University of Denver and Pathstream.