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May 16, 2018

Roberts Serves as Educational Partner to Local and Regional Employers

Roberts Wesleyan College launched its Corporate Partnership program earlier this year and has signed on over 20 organizations to date, including Paychex, Palmer Foods, Hillside Family of Agencies and Erie County Medical Center, four major local employers. The purpose of the program is to provide affordable and accessible educational opportunities to local businesses and their team members looking to advance their education.

“As a business owner, I look to establish new partnerships that will be enduring ones and this opportunity with Roberts Wesleyan aligns perfectly,” said Dwight “Kip” Palmer, president Palmer Food Services. “I believe not only the mission of the college, but also the benefits of higher education for career advancement.  This educational opportunity can enable our associates to advance their careers through academic achievement and strategic vision.” 

Roberts’ educational partnership agreements are with:

Canandaigua National BankTompkins Financial Advisors
Catholic CharitiesYMCA of Greater Rochester
Dixon SchwablPalmer Food Services
Hillside Family of AgenciesGenesee Valley Chapter SHRM
HCR Home CareCDS Life Transitions
Heritage Christian ServicesPaychex
Jewish Senior LifeExcellus Health Plan, Inc.
Kirkhaven Transitional CareMedAmerica/Vituity
Mary Cariola Children’s CenterVilla of Hope
Rochester Regional HealthHurlbut Care Communities
St. Ann’s CommunityErie County Medical Center

 

With this partnership, qualifying employees will receive the following benefits at Roberts Wesleyan College:

  • An exclusive 25 percent discount for benefit-eligible employees, spouses and dependents, which can be combined with corporate tuition-assistance programs.

  • Accelerated, part-time and full-time classroom and online options designed to support work-life balance.

  • Experience and mentorship with faculty who have real-world perspectives and who focus on students and their success.

  • 60+ undergrad majors, 15 graduate programs, four bachelor's completion programs and a Doctor of Psychology program.

The Corporate Partnership program is part of the college’s 2016-21 strategic plan. For more information, visit www.roberts.edu/partners or contact partners@roberts.edu.


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