MILWAUKEE, May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Manpower today
announced the launch of MyPath, which includes its Full College
Tuition Coverage Program offering eligible U.S. associates the
opportunity to pursue a college education* through Western International University, along with
valuable career coaching. MyPath provides associates with
assessment, guidance, development and education alongside career
opportunities with Manpower in the U.S.
Every year in North America,
Manpower works with 30,000 businesses and places 475,000 associates
into work. ManpowerGroup's annual Talent Shortage Survey asks
employers in 42 countries which roles they are struggling to fill
and where the skills gaps are. As a result, Manpower knows what
employers want, which skills are needed to move on, move up and
earn more. In the past two years, more than 120,000 Manpower
associates have increased their wages. Their Full College Tuition
Coverage Program will make it possible for many more to do just
that by developing relevant skills and building experience at the
same time.
People are working longer, and Millennials especially are
preparing to run "career ultramarathons," so learnability –
the desire and ability to quickly grow and adapt skill sets – is
critical. Partnering with Western
International University (West), a subsidiary of the Apollo
Education Group, Manpower has developed a tuition assistance
program that encourages their associates to upskill by achieving
college degrees while they work, improving learnability and
employability. As these individuals add additional skills,
businesses will have access to a wider pool of quality talent.
Kip Wright, Senior Vice President
of Manpower in North America,
said: "The way we work and the work we do is changing. We are
seeing skills needs adjust at the flip of a switch, and traditional
college courses can be out-of-step with business needs. It's no
wonder people are asking: 'Is the traditional approach to college
worth it? Does it make you employable for the long term?' Yet when
93% of Millennials around the world are telling usi they
want to keep developing their skills and they're willing to spend
their own time and money doing it, the time is ripe for new
thinking and disruption.
As the leading workforce solutions company we're excited to be
launching this program and providing practical solutions. When
businesses want it all – experience and qualifications, we can help
make that possible. Earning and learning don't have to be mutually
exclusive."
Tracy Lorenz, President of
Western International University
(West), said: "This exciting partnership combines Manpower's world
of work expertise with West's rich history of higher education
innovation. Together we're creating a program that has the
potential to materially and positively impact the lives of Manpower
Associates. By eliminating cost as a barrier to a degree and
combined with specialized coaching, we're helping people develop
in-demand, career-relevant skills at a pace that works with their
busy lives."
To learn more about MyPath and the Full College Tuition Coverage
Program, visit http://manpowergroup.us/mypath.
Disclaimer
*The full college tuition coverage program
is available to actively assigned Manpower associates excluding
those residing in Puerto Rico and
Massachusetts attending
Western International University.
Individuals must complete the online Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Enrollment is limited to individuals
pursuing an associate's or a first-time bachelor's degree.
The Full College Tuition Coverage Program is exclusive to courses
taken at Western International
University. Additional terms apply, see manpower.west.edu
for complete details.
About Manpower
Manpower (NYSE:MAN) is the global
leader in contingent and permanent recruitment workforce solutions,
providing the personal flexibility and agility businesses need,
while working with employees to support them to adapt and succeed
in today's ever-changing world of work. Manpower is part of the
ManpowerGroup family of companies, which also includes Experis,
ManpowerGroup Solutions and Right Management. As the leading
workforce solutions company, ManpowerGroup works with 400,000
global businesses. To learn more, visit www.manpower.com.
About Western International
University
Western
International University (www.west.edu), based in
Tempe, Arizona, is a specialist in
innovative education since 1978 and brings extensive experience in
delivering top education programs through an innovative model that
delivers quality undergraduate- and graduate-level education. West
offers programs in areas such as Accounting, Business, Information
Technology and Behavioral Science.
About Apollo Education Group
Apollo Education Group,
Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) is one of the world's largest private education
providers, serving students since 1973. Through its subsidiaries,
Apollo Education Group offers undergraduate, graduate, professional
development and other nondegree educational programs and services,
online and on-campus principally to working learners. Its
educational programs and services are offered throughout
the United States and in
Europe, Australia, Latin
America, Africa and
Asia, as well as online throughout
the world. For more information about Apollo Education Group, Inc.
and its subsidiaries, call (800) 990-APOL or visit the Company's
website at www.apollo.edu.
i According to ManpowerGroup research of 11,000
Millennials across 18 countries; Millennial Careers: 2020
Vision, May 2016
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