Fully funded tuition for bachelors and college prep programs
support career development and upskilling to build a stronger
workforce.
Regions Bank associates can now earn a degree, tuition-free,
through Guild. The education benefits are available to all
full-time and part-time associates on their first day of
employment, enabling associates to further their education while
building their career.
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“Already, Regions Bank is an employer of
choice; now, given our work with Guild, we’re empowering associates
with even more opportunities to define their future...” -Seanna
McGough, head of Learning and Development, Regions Bank (Graphic:
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“Already, Regions Bank is an employer of choice; now, given our
work with Guild, we’re empowering associates with even more
opportunities to define their future while working for a company
that actively invests in their success,” said Seanna McGough, head
of Learning and Development for Regions Bank. “Through the new
Guild program, associates can now pursue a degree or other
educational opportunities tuition free while building their career
at the same time. By removing barriers and expanding access to
education, we are continuing our commitment to Build the Best
Team.”
The new education benefits include:
Tuition-Free Education
Regions associates may complete associates and undergraduate
degrees as well as college prep courses tuition free:
- Associates can attend classes at more than 15 schools, colleges
and universities, choosing from over 70+ degree programs in
high-growth areas like business administration, business
management, business leadership, data analytics, software
engineering, and more.
- Academic institutions include two HBCUs – North Carolina
Agricultural and Technical State University and Paul Quinn College
– along with Louisiana State University, Ohio University, Purdue
University Global, Southern New Hampshire University, University of
Maryland Global Campus, University of Massachusetts Global, and
more.
- Additionally, the benefit will expand to include short-form
certificates in business, software development, and data analytics
early next year.
Educational Supplies and Fees
Regions will reimburse associates for required out-of-pocket
education expenses, such as required textbooks and course fees, for
programs within the Guild learning marketplace.
Coaching and Learning Resources
As part of the program, Guild’s trained education and career
coaches are available to associates by phone or chat to provide
support choosing a program, completing an application, and staying
successful in school.
To learn more about the program, visit
regions.guildeducation.com.
“We’re proud to work alongside Regions Bank, an organization
committed to helping their people build their careers and unlock
opportunities within financial services,” said Natalie McCullough,
President and Chief Commercial Officer at Guild. “Together, we’re
making education, skilling, and career pathways accessible to
thousands of Regions associates so they can get the skills and
support they need to pursue their career goals.”
The introduction of the Guild program reflects Regions’
commitment to support the career development, engagement and
wellbeing of associates as an employer of choice:
- Regions was a recipient of the 2022 Gallup Exceptional
Workplace Award, recognizing the most engaged workplace cultures in
the world; and the Don Clifton Strength-Based Culture Award,
honoring organizations with workplace cultures that put the
strengths of leaders, managers and employees at the core of how
they work every day.
- Regions was designated as a Military Friendly® Employer by
Military Friendly for the bank’s efforts to recruit, retain and
advance veterans, service members and military spouses.
- The company was named as a Best Place to Work for Disability
Inclusion with a 100% score on the American Association for People
with Disabilities and Disability: IN’s 2021 Disability Equality
Index, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability
inclusion worldwide.
- Regions received a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s
2022 Corporate Equality Index and was named a Best Place to Work
for LGBTQ+ Equality.
- The bank was certified as a 2021-2022 Great Place to Work®
based on associate experience and corporate culture.
- Regions was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST
Capital, recognizing companies doing right by employees, customers
and communities.
- Regions is a member of CEO Action for Diversity &
Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven coalition to advance diversity
and inclusion within the workplace.
- Each year, Regions celebrates its associates through the
company’s Evergreen Week appreciation event.
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We have a passion for creating an inclusive environment that
promotes and values diversity of race, color, national origin,
religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
veteran status, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, and many other
primary and secondary dimensions that make each of us unique as
individuals and provide valuable perspective that makes us a better
company and employer. More importantly, we recognize that creating
a workplace where everyone, regardless of background, can do their
best work is the right thing to do.
About Guild
Guild’s Career Opportunity Platform enables forward-thinking
employers to invest in their employees, unlocking life-changing
opportunities for personal and professional growth through
education and learning programs, career development and one-on-one
coaching. Guild partners with the nation’s largest employers —
including Walmart, Chipotle, Discover, Hilton, Macy’s, Target, and
The Walt Disney Company — to create cultures of opportunity that
will help them attract and retain top talent, and build the
workforce of the future. Using Guild’s Career Opportunity Platform
full of real-world education and learning programs, employees at
those companies can gain the skills, knowledge and guidance they
need to build a brighter future for themselves and their families —
all without paying for tuition or career services on their own. For
more information, visit www.guildeducation.com/.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $158 billion in
assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the
nation’s largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial
banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services.
Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and
through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,300
banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal
Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about
Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at
www.regions.com.
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