Starbucks offers PT/FT employees two years of tuition $$$

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Starbucks baristas working through college are about to get an extra boost from their employer.

The company announced it will offer both full-time and part-time employees a generous tuition reimbursement benefit that covers two full years of classes.

The benefit is through a partnership with Arizona State University's online studies program. Employees can choose any of more than 40 undergraduate degrees, and aren't limited to only business classes...

...The benefit is equal to about $30,000 per employee, said Starbucks spokesman Jim Olson.

Most of the company's 135,000 U.S. employees are eligible, he said. About 70% of them do not have undergraduate degrees. Those currently pursuing studies at another institution can apply to transfer their credits to Arizona State University.

Employees will not be required to stay with Starbucks after earning their degree.

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[clenz]

So...what about those with masters degrees in terrestrial radio?

[Skjellyfetti]

Get a second masters in extraterrestrial radio

[CID1990]

Get a second masters in extraterrestrial radio

if I was on my tapatalk I would upload the crazy hair alien guy, but i am not on tapatalk

get that for me, wouldya?

[YoUDeeMan]

Why would anyone willingly buy anything from Starbucks?

[Chizzang]

Why would anyone willingly buy anything from Starbucks?

For the opposite reason that somebody might buy something from Wal-Mart I guess..?

It's kind of the "Anti-Walmart" of sh!t businesses

[ASUG8]

Probably why it costs $5 for a cup of coffee. I've never stepped foot inside a SB.

[bandl]

Probably why it costs $5 for a cup of coffee. I've never stepped foot inside a SB.

Well if you did, then you'd know they coffee doesn't cost anywhere near $5 a cup. Now you know!

[CID1990]

I have always liked their business model

this latest thing is just another example of business looking out for their people - college tuition is the 21st century version of mill town housing

[SeattleGriz]

I have always liked their business model

this latest thing is just another example of business looking out for their people - college tuition is the 21st century version of mill town housing

My company offers a very generous tuition assistance and I often am wondering why so few take advantage of it. I plan on taking certificate classes until our 7 month old gets a little older and then its off to get my Masters.