Back to school is in full swing across the U.S. as families begin their new routine for their child’s first day of class. Not only are kids packing their backpacks for the new year, so are Lowe’s associates.
In April, Lowe's announced a new education program to make it easier for associates to grow their careers. The new benefit gives full-time and part-time associates access to 100 percent debt-free programs, unlocking opportunities for over 300,000 eligible associates to pursue their educational and career aspirations.
In partnership with Guild, Lowe's is offering over 50 academic programs online across 23 universities and learning providers in Guild's Learning Marketplace, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The debt-free programs are designed to help associates excel in their jobs today and build toward the careers of tomorrow within Lowe's, including pathways into supply chain, logistics, data analytics, cybersecurity, technology and more.
The new education program offers debt-free tuition assistance to associates seeking to earn undergraduate certificates or degrees, or enroll in English language learning, high school completion or college prep programs. The education benefit is designed for busy working adults.
One of those associates is Damian Whilby, an assistant store manager in Snellville, Georgia who enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University.
“I think the reimbursement part of it is what got me to jump on board," Whilby said. "When you think about all your expenses, groceries, and bills, you look at this as a major opportunity.”
Since the program launch, seven percent of eligible associates have created an account and over 3,000 applicants have been approved.
To learn more about Lowe's debt-free program, visit lowes.guildeducation.com.
