Chipotle Now Offers Debt-Free Degrees for All Employees
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Chipotle Mexican Grill will now offer all eligible employees the option to pursue a debt-free college degree as a benefit of employment. This new perk is the latest addition to Chipotle’s Cultivate Education program, which has provided employees with over $20 million in tuition assistance over the past two years.
Chipotle’s existing tuition reimbursement program already reimburses eligible employees for up to $5,250 in tuition per year at the school of their choice. Now, the company is expanding its Cultivate Education program to cover 100% of up-front tuition costs for 75 different types of business and technology degrees. Awesome!
The expansion of Chipotle’s Cultivate Education program is a result of the restaurant’s partnership with an education benefits company called Guild Education.
After 120 days of employment, eligible employees (including hourly crew members) will be able to pursue a debt-free degree from select nonprofit, accredited universities including The University of Arizona, Bellevue University, Brandman University, Southern New Hampshire University, and Wilmington University.
Marissa Andrada, Chief People Officer at Chipotle, said,
“Chipotle recognizes that financial barriers can be one of the biggest obstacles that impede our employees from achieving their fullest potential. We are proud to launch this opportunity for debt-free degrees by providing free tuition to help our employees excel in all areas in their lives, both in and out of Chipotle.”
In addition to its impressive education benefits, Chipotle is also known for offering other appealing perks for its hourly employees. Qualifying crew members have access to healthcare, fitness discounts, and free English as a Second Language and GED classes for themselves and family members.
Chipotle’s Crew Bonus program also allows employees the chance to earn an extra month’s pay each year by meeting certain criteria!
