Employees of KFC restaurants are now eligible for free college tuition at Western Governors

The KFC Foundation has announced that it will partner with Western Governors University (WGU), one of the nation’s leading online universities, to offer KFC restaurant employees completely paid tuition for attending WGU to earn their college degrees.

With the new partnership, KFC restaurant employees will be able to choose among more than 60 different bachelor’s and master’s degrees and certification programs offered by WGU across the fields of business, information technology, education and healthcare.

The new program is non-competitive so every eligible employee who applies and enrolls will be able to receive tuition coverage. KFC restaurant employees will have access to the new education program from their first day on the job. Because WGU, which specializes in competency-based education, offers rolling start dates every month, restaurant workers will be able to enroll in WGU’s online courses as soon as they’re ready. “Every year we look for new ways to support and enhance the lives of KFC restaurant employees,” said Emma Horn, Executive Director of the KFC Foundation. “What better opportunity to be able to offer team members than a flexible college degree program from Western Governors University that can fit seamlessly into their schedule. The program at WGU is perfect for someone who may not have enough hours in the day to balance a traditional college experience on top of a full- or part time- job and other life priorities.”

To be eligible for the KFC Foundation’s programs, employees must be in good standing at a KFC restaurant participating in the KFC Foundation’s Annual Franchise Donation Program. And they must maintain their employment to stay eligible for the programs.  – Source: Forbes.