Tyson Foods Launches Free Education Program for all U.S. Team Members
April 25 2022 - 9:00AM
Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) today announced a milestone investment to
provide free education for all U.S. team members. Beginning this
summer, U.S. team members will have the ability to attain master’s,
undergraduate and associate degrees, career certificates and
literacy and technology fundamentals – all for free.
Tyson is partnering with social impact company Guild to expand
its existing Upward Academy program to include access to more than
175 programs from over 35 of the nation's top universities and
learning providers. The four-year, $60 million investment will
cover 100% of all tuition, books, and fees for team members.
“This commitment to our team members reinforces our belief that
they are the lifeblood of our current and future
success. Providing equity and opportunity to every single
member of our team is part of our goal to make Tyson the most
sought-after place to work,” said John R. Tyson, the Executive Vice
President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Tyson Foods.
“Providing education benefits will continue to lay a foundation for
personal and career growth for our team members.”
The initiative expands Upward Academy, an onsite adult education
program, which, since 2016, has provided free ESL, GED,
citizenship, financial and digital literacy classes to frontline
employees. Upward Academy is currently offered at 46 Tyson
locations. With the addition of the online curriculum, team members
at all U.S. locations will now have access to nearly 200 learning
programs provided by dozens of institutions of higher learning.
“We are thrilled to partner with Tyson to further empower their
team members to pursue career pathways that will help them open the
doors to their dreams,” said Rachel Romer Carlson, CEO of Guild.
“Tyson’s free education and upskilling program is enhancing its
commitment to creating a top work environment and a workplace of
growth.”
An online portal will provide Tyson team members access to
curriculum and courses covering foundational skills, career
certificates and academic degrees in the following areas:
Key Business Priorities
- Foundation Learning & Core Skills
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing & Automation
- Sustainability
Foundational Learning Programs
- English Learning Language
- High School Completion
- Career Readiness
- Frontline Management Program
Executive Education Certificates
- Leadership & Management
- Technology
- Business
For more information about the new program, visit
tyson.guildeducation.com.
Free education is the latest example of Tyson’s efforts to
invest in its team members. The company invested more than $500
million in wage increases and bonuses for its hourly workforce last
year. In addition, it is piloting subsidized and onsite childcare,
as well as seven free, near-site health centers. An increasing
number of Tyson production facilities are also offering more
flexible work schedules.
The company recently committed more than $1 million to support
its many immigrant team members. The company’s U.S.-based
workforce is comprised of team members from more than 160 countries
who collectively speak more than 50 languages. The Tyson
Immigration Partnership (TIP) serves 40 Tyson facilities in 14
states and helps provide team members with legal services needed to
acquire U.S. citizenship.
About Guild
Guild is a social impact company that empowers American workers
to unlock life-changing opportunities for personal and professional
advancement through education, skill-building, and coaching. As a
certified B-Corp founded to bridge the gap between education and
employment for working adults in the U.S. in need of upskilling for
the future of work, Guild's industry-leading technology platform
allows the nation's largest employers — including Walmart,
Chipotle, Discover Financial Services, Hilton, Macy's, Target, and
The Walt Disney Company — to offer strategic education and skilling
to their employees. Guild connects workers to a learning
marketplace of the nation's best learning partners for working
adults with tuition paid by the company. Guild's payments and
technology platform, curated learning marketplace, and advanced
education and career services come together to help working adult
learners advance in their education and career, debt-free. For more
information, visit https://www.guildeducation.com/.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest food
companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by
John W. Tyson and grown under four generations of family
leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio of products and
brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®,
Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates
continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for
everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for
how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas,
the Company had approximately 137,000 team members on October 2,
2021. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with
integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers,
communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals,
land and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com.
Media Contact: Derek Burleson, derek.burleson@tyson.com,
479-290-6466
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