HFC partners with Amazon Career Choice program
H enry Ford College is one of more than 140 colleges and universities nationwide partnering with multinational e-commerce company Amazon, which is expanding career advancement opportunities for its 750,000 hourly employees to provide fully-funded college tuition.
This announcement is part of Amazon’s ongoing enhancements to its Career Choice program, which is an upskilling opportunity designed to help frontline employees grow their skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Amazon’s Michigan employees will have access to a college education at Henry Ford College, and other institutions across the nation.
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Amazon is also partnering with professional organizations to provide employees with free high school completion and GED preparation, English language proficiency training, and college preparation courses – all at no charge.
“Amazon’s Career Choice is a great program. It will help us keep talent in Michigan by preparing our workforce for the jobs of the future, and expanding access to education for frontline workers. HFC is excited to be a part of this opportunity to help working adults in our community achieve their educational and life goals,” said HFC President Russell Kavalhuna.
With Career Choice, Amazon makes it easy for employees to advance their education. Employees can take classes online or in person at HFC and other institutions.
50,000 and counting
Since launching in 2012, Career Choice has helped provide education for more than 50,000 Amazon employees. Amazon’s Career Choice program now works with more than 180 education providers across the United States. Career Choice is one of nine free skills training and education programs that Amazon offers to its employees as part of its Upskilling 2025 pledge.
“We’re committed to empowering our employees with easy access to the education and training they need to grow their careers, whether that’s with us or elsewhere,” said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon Senior Vice President of Global Customer Fulfillment. “We’re thrilled today to be adding more education partners to our Career Choice program, which we hope will give our team access to the educational paths that fit their passions. Whether someone is looking to build their English proficiency skills, prepare for GED testing, or earn their bachelor’s degree, we’re working to meet our employees wherever they are on their educational journey.”