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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