Employer Tuition Assistance Partners
Rio Salado College strategically partners with local and national employers like JBS USA, Guild, Master Electronics, State Farm and Amazon to allow employees to take advantage of generous tuition assistance programs.
Rio Salado has partnered with JBS, one of the nation's leading food processing companies, as part of JBS USA's Better Futures. Better Futures is a free-of-charge two-year college tuition program, offering many JBS team members and their families support while they pursue an education.
Guild Opportunity Platform connects talent with opportunities, aiming for equal distribution of opportunity. It bridges education and employment, helping millions of Americans gain skills for career growth. As a public benefit corporation, Guild aligns the needs of companies, learning partners, and employees, doing well by doing good.
Rio Salado has partnered with SCTE to create a degree pathway for professionals working in the telecommunications industry. Through a combination of courses from both Rio Salado and SCTE, learners can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Broadband telecommunications.
The Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator partnership offers three online microcredentials to upskill Tempe businesses' workforce. Programs include Small Business Management, Data Analytics, and Quality Customer Service, which can be completed in 6-12 months.