While employee education programs have long been a tool to attract and retain corporate talent, they’ve failed to reach their potential to upskill America’s workforce and expand opportunity in the process.
Education and upskilling programs can and should do more. When designed with the whole workforce in mind—particularly frontline employees—these programs can drive talent strategy, business outcomes, and DE&I efforts.
Read on for more resources on aligning education with corporate strategy.
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Courtney started at Walmart as an electronic sales associate. With the help of his company's education program, he was able to move into a role as a Logistics Load Manager—and fulfill his dream of being a homeowner.
Considering the cost of recruiting tech talent, companies need to find other ways to acquire the skills they need—like building those skills internally through education and career pathing. Want to see an example of how to develop tech skills in an entry-level customer service role?
Education and upskilling programs can be more than cost centers—they can give organizations a competitive advantage. Strategic investments in these areas help companies develop and acquire talent—and maximize returns. Interested in learning more?
2.8x return on investment when investing in education through Guild
43% of students had a role change in 2020, a 113% uplift
84% employee retention rate among students, compared to 55% national average
$327M avoided in student debt thanks to debt-free degrees
To help leaders build an agile talent strategy that aligns with the future of work, this report lays out the data on which retail roles are in decline and demand now and in the future, how to use education for upskilling and reskilling, and a profile of an organization that’s ahead of the game.
Find out why Guild is the education strategy partner to the Fortune 1000
As the nature of work continues to change, Walmart is fortunate to work with companies like Guild Education to build programs that empower our associates to advance their education debt-free and grow in their careers.
Considering the cost of recruiting tech talent, companies need to find other ways to acquire the skills they need—like building those skills internally through education and career pathing. Want to see an example of how to develop tech skills in an entry-level customer service role?
Education and upskilling programs can be more than cost centers—they can give organizations a competitive advantage. Strategic investments in these areas help companies develop and acquire talent—and maximize returns. Interested in learning more?
To help leaders build an agile talent strategy that aligns with the future of work, this report lays out the data on which retail roles are in decline and demand now and in the future, how to use education for upskilling and reskilling, and a profile of an organization that’s ahead of the game.
While employee education programs have long been a tool to attract and retain corporate talent, they’ve failed to reach their potential to upskill America’s workforce and expand opportunity in the process.
Education and upskilling programs can and should do more. When designed with the whole workforce in mind—particularly frontline employees—these programs can drive talent strategy, business outcomes, and DE&I efforts.
Read on for more resources on aligning education with corporate strategy.