National Retail Federation and University of Phoenix® Offer 20 Full-tuition Dream BIG Scholarships to Retail Employees
March 05 2015 - 11:48AM
Business Wire
Scholarship recipients can earn undergraduate
or graduate degrees from University of Phoenix
The National Retail Federation is collaborating again with
University of Phoenix® School of Business to award 20 full-tuition
scholarships to retail industry professionals who want to enhance
their careers through education. The Dream BIG scholarship program
is open to any applicant who resides in the U.S. and works full or
part-time for a retail or restaurant company, and meets additional
eligibility criteria.
Hundreds of retail workers from companies across the U.S.
applied for Dream BIG scholarships in 2014, and 20 deserving and
ambitious recipients earned the scholarships. The stories shared by
the 2014 Dream BIG applicants demonstrate the fulfilling and
challenging career paths available for retail professionals who
work hard and want to move up in their organizations. More
information about the 2014 class can be found here.
“Behind every great retail brand are great retail workers –
truly the heart and soul of our industry and the fuel that keeps
the fires going for hundreds of thousands of businesses throughout
the country,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “Many of
these individuals share a common goal to grow personally and
professionally in the retail industry and we want to help them get
there. The Dream BIG Scholarship is more than just an opportunity
to earn a degree, it’s a chance to help people recognize their full
potential and prosper in their career path.”
“The multi-faceted retail industry moves at a fast pace and
needs professionals who can grow with their organizations,” said
Ruth Veloria, executive dean for University of Phoenix School of
Business. “The retail sector employs millions of Americans, and as
technology and consumer preferences evolve, University of Phoenix
is committed to preparing the next generation of retail leaders
with education that is aligned to industry needs. The industry
offers many diverse and rewarding career paths and the scholarship
was created to help retail employees realize their full potential
and meet evolving employer needs.”
Applications are being accepted through March 31, 2015. Visit
nrf.com/dreambig to learn more about the program and to apply for
the scholarship.
About National Retail Federation
As the world’s largest retail trade association and the voice of
retail worldwide, NRF represents retailers of all types and sizes,
including chain restaurants and industry partners, from the United
States and more than 45 countries abroad. Retailers operate more
than 3.6 million U.S. establishments that support one in four U.S.
jobs – 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.6 trillion to
annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation’s economy.
NRF’s Retail Means Jobs campaign emphasizes the
economic importance of retail and encourages policymakers to
support a Jobs, Innovation and Consumer Value
Agenda aimed at boosting economic growth and job
creation. www.nrf.com
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL),
University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from
campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online
throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
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