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Jason Caldwell was a miler on his high school track team in Eau Claire, Wis., and he had an after-school job loading trucks for United Parcel Service (UPS). At a [...]

When Devan Bremm found out she had just been awarded a $2,500 college scholarship from her mother's employer, Humana Inc., she was thrilled--and relieved. She was in her junior year, [...]

Tuition reimbursement programs present an opportunity for employers to help improve their employees' skills and to build a more educated workforce. These programs encourage employees to pursue higher education, take new courses or continue their schooling by paying for their tuition, fees and books. Nontraditional education options such as distance learning through correspondence, TV or the Internet, assessment tests and life experience portfolios may also be offered. Companies that have instituted such programs, including Motorola and People's Bank of Bridgeport, CT, cite reduced employee turnover and increased loyalty as benefits. It can also be an effective recruiting tool., Employees gave the HR department at People's Bank in Bridgeport, Conn., a standing ovation when it announced its new tuition reimbursement program. The program pays 100 percent of tuition, fees [...]

There are a number of business enterprises that seek to improve parent participation in the education of their children. The programs have been successful so far and companies have even set up awards for deserving individuals.

Management experts encourage businesses to invest in human resources by providing training and education for their people. A company has a lot to gain by upgrading its employees since this raises productivity and quality, enhances customer relations and improves morale. Promotions from within the company are possible when employees get managerial and supervisory training. Investment in training will make employees more motivated and will benefit the business in the long-run., Before Larry Bellefeuille got his management certificate from the University of Winnipeg, he spent a lot of time puzzling over how the company he works for arrives at its decisions. [...]

Canadian banks are putting more money on employee education programs, with many having their own unique programs for training employees. The focus on employee education is a result of the competitive edge given to a company by a highly-skilled workforce. Moreover, banks expect employee education to improve corporate performance. Banks with employee education programs include Toronto Dominion, the Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank and CIBC Ltd., Recognizing that a highly skilled work force has become the critical competitive edge, banks are investing heavily in employee education. But they're going about it in different ways. In 1994, [...]

Dear Boss: Am learning to think for myself. Please send tuition payment. General Motors paid the tuition for Denise Sather's master's degree in psychology. Now the 30-year-old assembler at GM's [...]

The Equipment Manufacturing Division of the Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, New York) is a place in motion. People are engaged; they stream by rapidly, traverse the plant on three-wheeled cycles [...]

When learning becomes part of everyone's job, what happens to the trainer's job? The phrase 'learning organization' is popping up all over. It appears in U.S. West's vision statement in [...]

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the causative agent of AIDS. Visual media, public campaigns, and educational programs have be used in an attempt to educate the public about AIDS. Recent studies indicate that a portion of the general population has negative views regarding people infected with HIV, which can lead to disruptive behavior and discrimination in the workplace. Some industries have provided educational programs about AIDS to their employees. Emphasis has been placed on prevention and on a full awareness of the possible routes of transmission of the HIV virus, in an attempt to dispel misconceptions about contracting HIV through casual contact. Most of the industry-sponsored educational programs on AIDS use fliers instead of speakers, videos, or discussions. A survey was conducted to determine the responsiveness of workers to AIDS education in the workplace. Questionnaires were distributed to 7,000 corporate employees and 2,000 public service workers at facilities with AIDS education programs. From the 9,000 questionnaires that were distributed, there were 2,836 responses from corporate workers and 624 responses from public service workers. The survey revealed that employees consulted the media, family, friends, coworkers and the company-sponsored program for information about AIDS more frequently than they consulted physicians or health specialists at local AIDS organizations. Also, the AIDS education programs that were provided at work were well received, and the workers believed that the programs provided a reliable source of information about AIDS. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Imagine using your morning bagel break to read 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' to your child's class at school. Or kissing your daughter's knee five minutes after she scraped it on [...]

More US companies are developing programs aimed at supporting and improving education in their respective communities, spurred by the fact that many parents put a premium on saving for their children's education. An example is Nike Inc., which collaborated with the Citizen's Scholarship Foundation of America on the development of the Company-Parent College Savings Plan. In the plan, employees are allowed to deposit in a college education savings account through after-tax payroll deductions. Many companies have since implemented similar programs., Many parents list saving for their children's education as a top priority in their lives. A good education does not come cheap, but more employers are committing to support and [...]

Education a must to meet the challenges of the future If there was ever a time when continuing education was critical to everyone involved in this industry, it is now. [...]

Byline: Mark Nadler A problem among companies and organizations that offer employee financial education is determining appropriate financial materials and programs to offer. Financial institutions, which have a bias toward [...]

Byline: STU WOO In an unusual move late last year, the Intel Corporation restricted the number of colleges its employees could attend if they wanted to get their tuition reimbursed. [...]

The rising cost of higher education has alarmed employees who want to either advance their own studies or pay for their children's college tuition. In response, employers are offering broader [...]

Six employees of Verizon Communications are the first graduates from the Next Step program that partnered the Community College of Rhode Island, Verizon (then Bell Atlantic) and a labor union. [...]

2006 statistics show that almost 15 percent of employees return to school for courses and programs and many of them are being sponsored by their employers. Expensive programs such as MBAs for senior execs often come with a contract pledging a number of years to the company. However, greater credentials can produce over-educated and under-employed workers.

Gone are the days when graduate engineers could expect to leave the lecture room behind for good as they embarked on a professional career. Today's motto for forward-thinking companies is [...]

Tuition reimbursement programs are an effective way to retain employees. Other details on the benefits of tuition programs are discussed.

DENVER -- Being a regular at a Qdoda Mexican Grill restaurant gave middle school Spanish teacher Lacey Smith a chance to practice the language with native speakers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now [...]

If you've been watching coverage of the presidential campaigns on CNN or following economic news on the Fox Business Network or in Business-Week magazine, the following statement should be familiar: [...]

At Washington Policy Associates, Inc., an association management company, employees are encouraged to attend seminars and workshops that will enhance and expand their skill set, which are paid for by [...]

Educating employees about finances produces better morale Companies are increasingly investing in employees' financial education with offerings that include debt management, saving for college and retirement planning. The payoff is [...]

Firms may provide generous assistance, but a lot of employees don't take advantage, a survey finds Looking for help with your education? Try asking your employer. Your company may offer [...]

TOUTLE, Wash. -- After finishing two years of college study, Dan Stauch took a job in the Green Mountain Sawmill and found it didn't require much paperwork. His reading skills [...]

For the past decade, unions have met growing success in negotiating for greater training and education opportunities paid for by employers. Irving Bluestone, a retired UAW vice president who now [...]

Corporate training for America's workforce is getting a big boost from the Clinton Administration. Although legislation discussed earlier in the year concerning mandatory training and corporate tax credits for training […]

The National Management Assn (NMA) and the Brevard Community College have established a partnership which provides continuing educational opportunities to NMA members. Both organizations are committed to the promotion of professional development through continuing education. Under the joint program, participants are engaged in interactive group activities to maximize learning. Such effort to promote career growth is proof that partnerships between business and educational institutions bring favorable results., Take one part ambition, one part genuine desire for personal development, and a generous helping of professionally developed curriculum. Stir in the need for college credit and add an institution [...]

If knowledge is power, then Gerber's Asheville, N.C., plant employees can have as much power as they want. In one of the more innovative - and convenient - corporate-sponsored educational [...]