N GROWTH WALMART’S EDUCATION O BENEFIT PROGRAM TI C We are creating a ladder of opportunity so people can build a U D career at Walmart, regardless of where they start. Associates O NTR can begin working and learning on a team, receive role-specific I Walmart Academy training and take advantage of our Live Better U education offering. Associates can use experiences DEGREE & CAREER DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Y T • Business • Health & Wellness I and knowledge acquired through work or our learning programs N to continue moving up to roles with greater responsibility and • Supply Chain • Skilled Trades TU R higher pay. Walmart has a track record of making growth and • Technology O P P advancement a reality. Approximately 75% of our U.S. salaried O store, club and supply chain management started their careers SHORT‑FORM PROGRAMS Y in hourly positions. T I • People & Business Leadership • Process Improvement IL Walmart Academy helps associates learn through immersive B • Project Management • Human Resource Management A teaching that combines technology, classroom training and IN • Business Analytics • Training & Staff Development A ongoing coaching on the sales floor. In FY2022, we trained • Supply Chain / Operations • Frontline Leadership ST U S approximately 167,000 associates through Walmart Academy, including in-person and virtual trainings. Y IT As of August of 2021, Walmart pays 100% of college tuition N FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMS U and books for LBU students. Since Walmart launched M OM LBU in 2018, more than 72,000 Walmart associates have • English Language Learning • ACT / SAT Test Prep C enrolled in the program and more than 11,000 students • High School Completion • College Courses for have completed LBU programs, including over • College Start (Bridge Program) HS Students Y 1,500 graduates who have earned an associate’s T I R { Read G or bachelor’s degree in an in-demand field. E more: Human capital: Good jobs & advancement NT I for associates & S C LBU ACADEMIC PARTNERS I TH E 19
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