Degrees at Work
 
 
 

Implementation

  1. What it means to be a member company
  2. Company timeline
 

College Knowledge

  1. Increase college knowledge and education awareness throughout the workplace
  2. Include discussion of educational achievement in performance and other reviews
  3. Commit to supporting employees by identifying and appointing a company-based College Advocate
 

Logistics

  1. Connect with a Degrees At Work college counselor
  2. Allow flexible work schedule to accommodate employees' classes
  3. Host college classes on company site

Affordability

  1. Establish a tuition assistance program
  2. Implement a company scholarship program
  3. Help employees complete a FAFSA application and access funding

Ongoing Support

  1. Implement a recognition program for participating employees
  2. Create a mentorship program and/or community of practice for employees
  3. Celebrate employee successes along the way
 

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In October 2010, a new public-private partnership called 55,000 Degrees took on this mission with the support of local foundations to launch Louisville into the top tier of our competitor cities with the bold goal of adding 40,000 bachelor’s degrees and 15,000 associate’s degrees by 2020.

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Partner Companies

     
 

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse uses Degrees At Work resources to help their employees complete their college degrees. Through their partnership with Degrees At Work, Texas Roadhouse was able to survey their employees to identify individuals that were interested in completing their college degree. Degrees At Work staff then worked with those interested employees through a college information workshop to help employees navigate the system of going back to college, and to help them identify programs and degrees that fit their needs. As a result, one Texas Roadhouse employee has now enrolled to pursue her degree in the fall. We thank Texas Roadhouse for all they do to support their employees education!