American Vet

BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 27, 2021 — Today, Walmart announced it will pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program. Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all education programs paid for by Walmart. This means approximately 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam’s Club associates in the U.S. can earn college degrees or learn trade sk**ls without the burden of education debt. As the largest U.S. private employer, Walmart is committing to invest nearly $1 billion over the next five years in career-driven training and development.

https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2021/07/27/walmart-to-pay-100-of-college-tuition-and-books-for-associates?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email

Milosia2 Loc: Cleveland Ohio

What’s in it for the them ?

Voiceodppl

Sometimes employee schedules are designed to make it difficult if not impossible to make it to class, complete assignments and study for tests.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

This is an example of corporate greed? I guess you think welfare is a symptom of a greedy government. How dare a mega Corp treat it's employees like valuable assets.

American Vet

Sorry that I didn't add <sarcasm intended> for you 'slower' folk.....<sarcasm intended>

nwtk2007 Loc: Texas

1.5 million employees x 365 days per year is 547,500,000 dollars per year. I'm wondering how many Walmart employees have kids of college age right now.

Over ten years that is about 5.5 billion.

I think as long as they can't tap into the funds outside of providing for colloge for an employee or their kids, it seems ok.

Ronald Hatt Loc: Lansing, Mich

This "Mostly"...Chinese merchandise comp. is making that much money?

How about a "price reduction in their goods?" I..personally have boycotted walmart!