Hilton has launched a new educational benefit for its team members. Through a new partnership with Guild Education, Hilton aims to provide its team members with continuing education options.
Beginning this spring, team members at Hilton’s U.S.-owned and managed properties and corporate locations will be able to earn a range of new educational credentials debt-free.
“We want work at Hilton to be one of the best parts of our team members' lives, and that means creating opportunities for continuous professional growth and development,” said Laura Fuentes, Hilton EVP and chief human resources officer, in a statement. “This partnership with Guild Education—a first of its kind in our industry—is yet another way we will be able to better meet our team members where they are right now on their educational journeys and help them achieve their career aspirations.”
The new continuing education platform will offer everything from high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certifications in high-demand career areas such as culinary, business, data analytics and technology and college degrees.
Guild Education has partnerships with the nation’s top universities and learning providers for working adults, offering more than 2,200 programs.
“Hilton is enhancing its commitment to creating a top work environment and a workplace of growth with its new education program,” said Natalie McCullough, Guild Education president and chief commercial officer. “We’re proud to partner with Hilton to provide their team members with career mobility opportunities that will give them the skills needed for the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow.”
Prior to adding these new educational opportunities, Hilton already offered more than 25,000 online professional development learning courses.