Come to KFC for a job and leave with 100% college tuition.
The KFC Foundation is offering tuition-free higher education to eligible employees.
The move comes from a partnership with Western Governors University and will start in February. The program is non-competitive, meaning every eligible employee who applies and enrolls will get tuition coverage.
"Every year we look for new ways to support and enhance the lives of KFC restaurant employees," Emma Horn, Executive Director of the KFC Foundation, said in a statement. "What better opportunity to be able to offer team members than a flexible college degree program from Western Governors University that can fit seamlessly into their schedule."
The chicken chain says to participate, workers must be "employed at a KFC restaurant participating in the KFC Foundation’s Annual Franchise Donation Program and in good standing." Workers must also maintain employment while taking advantage of the program.
Employees can choose from more than 60 different bachelor's and master's degree programs and certification programs across business, information technology, education and healthcare.
Access to the program is available beginning day one on the job for KFC employees. WGU also offers rolling start dates every month, so employees have the flexibility to enroll at any time and begin online courses as soon as they're ready.
"The program at WGU is perfect for someone who may not have enough hours in the day to balance a traditional college experience on top of a full- or part time- job and other life priorities," Horn said.
Western Governors University is an accredited online university where students learn and advance through competency-based education, rather than semester completion. As soon as a student masters the skills in a course and proves them through rigorous assessment, they progress in the program.
"Tens of thousands of KFC restaurant employees across the country can now further advance their lives, and that of their families and communities, by accessing and completing education programs that are relevant and personalized," WGU President Scott Pulsipher said.
Employees interested in the WGU program can go to Kfcfoundation.org/wgu to learn more, and those interested in working at a KFC restaurant can visit kfc.com/careers for more information about available job opportunities in their area.
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