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Roberts Wesleyan College is pleased to announce partnerships with 10 additional companies across Greater Rochester for its Corporate Partnership program, bringing the total number of corporate partnerships to 71 since the program’s inception in 2017. The program provides affordable and accessible educational opportunities to local businesses and organizations of 250 employees or more that are committed to supporting higher education for their team members and families. The program continues to remain an essential component of the college's strategic plan and an important foundation for the Business Solutions Institute.
The college announces recent partnerships with the following local employers:
- PrimeCare Medical
- Geneva City Schools
- MassMutual NYS
- Coordinated Care Services Inc.
- Monroe One BOCES
- Waterloo Central School District
- Gateway Longview
- The Pike Companies, LLC
- Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES
- Rochester Prep/Uncommon Schools
“The Corporate Partnership program has been a game changer by providing more access and support for individuals to enhance their skills and for employers to offer even more benefits to employees during this unprecedented time,” said Jennifer Moore, associate vice president for adult and undergraduate enrollment at Roberts Wesleyan College. “Aligned with our goal of providing accessible education, Roberts made the significant decision to maintain the corporate partnership tuition discount for everyone who was enrolled before COVID-19, regardless of whether a student was furloughed or downsized due to the impact of the pandemic on their employment status. We truly want to be a community partner through this crisis and beyond and inspire individuals to develop new skills to support today's rapidly changing workplace landscape.”
With this partnership, qualifying employees will receive the following benefits at Roberts Wesleyan College:
- An exclusive 25% discount for benefit-eligible employees, spouses and dependents, which can be combined with corporate tuition-assistance programs
- Access to 99+ areas of study
- 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
“Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is excited to team with Roberts Wesleyan College’s Corporate Partnership program, which provides our employees various opportunities for professional growth,” said Christine Bennett, coordinator of employee engagement/recruiter, human resources at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES. “We cannot underestimate the power of continued learning and its benefit not only to our employees, but most importantly, our students. The Roberts Wesleyan Corporate Partnership helps advance our Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES mission to Make Success Possible for all.”
The Corporate Partnership program is part of the college’s 2016-21 strategic plan. To learn more about the program or to view the full list of corporate partners, visit roberts.edu/partners or contact partners@roberts.edu.
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