Strategic Education, Inc

With the new school year well underway, Strategic Education recognizes the importance of equipping students of all grade levels with the resources they need. Earlier this month, our team members came together for our “Give Back” event, which aimed to support grade school learners in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region by packing bags filled with classroom essentials. Thank you to all our volunteers and partners who made this event a success by packing up 150 bags full of school supplies for local elementary and middle schools. 

Strategic Education is proud to partner with companies like Caesars Entertainment to provide access to educational opportunities. Learn how Caesars uses our Workforce Edge platform to help boost engagement, maximize retention and create a culture of learning. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dNnWtx6E

How important are education benefits?  In today’s job market, potential employees weigh their options and look for more than just a paycheck. They also want their company to invest in their growth and development. Education benefits (tuition reimbursement, scholarships, etc.) can provide this support. 

Our affiliate, Sophia Learning, helps students earn college-level credit quickly and affordably. And it can assist those interested in getting started with a nursing degree. Through our new Nursing Pathway, students can take 13 self-paced courses designed to transfer to many university programs – either in our recommended sequence or in whatever order students prefer.  Learn more about the Sophia Nursing Pathway: https://lnkd.in/e73dmzNQ

Strayer University's school, Hackbright Academy, offers coding bootcamps to companies committed to supporting and hiring tech talent in underserved communities. Check out this case study to see how Hackbright is partnering with organizations to help build a diverse tech talent pipeline: https://lnkd.in/eZdqR3VX

Many companies have been able to remove barriers to education by setting up a direct bill structure, where funds flow directly from the employer to the education provider, eliminating out-of-pocket costs for the employee. It also gets rid of time-consuming and error-prone reimbursement processes. Consult your education benefits management platform to identify and offer compatible education providers. Or check out other actionable tips at our September live event: https://bit.ly/46rAt9S

Close skill gaps with affordable and equitable career development. Help employees discover learning options and discounts through the Strategic Education benefits platform, Workforce Edge. Our online base platform makes it easier than ever to manage your education benefit processes. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dNjdX4Xn

What’s important to your workforce? Everyone is different. People have different reasons to succeed at their jobs. Some people want career advancement, others want to be the best at what they do, and some people simply want to upskill.

Great read in Fast Company by our very own Joe Schaefer, who outlines the strategic benefits of offering a tuition assistance program to employees. When employers prioritize these benefits, it can send a powerful signal that shows they value and support their employees’ professional growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWpQdgJV

If your employees are going to use their education benefits, first they need to know they have them. Help them learn about their benefits in three easy ways: Use existing channels such as email from HR, intranet posts, social media and more. Get creative with special events and education ambassadors. Partner with an education benefits platform to get the word out. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/e2m2qviu