{"id":37813,"date":"2020-09-10T03:53:57","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T03:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/?page_id=37813"},"modified":"2025-09-11T13:33:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T17:33:36","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/members\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the protections offered by having a union contract, UFCW membership also comes with access to a wide range of educational benefits. Whether you&#8217;re pursuing a degree, enhancing life skills, or mastering a new language, we&#8217;re here to support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degree Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get your GED<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this specially designed program, UFCW members will be able to earn their GED at their own pace, on their own time. You can even take classes on your phone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/ged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our GED Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UFCW Discount College Program <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UFCW is launching a new college benefit that will be able to offer significantly discounted tuition rates to UFCW members and their families.&nbsp; Participants will choose from a number of participating colleges and degree programs, spanning from certificates, associate, bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/ufcw-discount-college-program\/\">Learn more about the UFCW Discount College Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuing Education<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn a new language<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UFCW members can learn a foreign language online for free\u2014 including Spanish, French, German, English, Japanese and over 70 other languages! Quarterly enrollment into this program is on a first come, first serve basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our free foreign language program here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workforce Essentials Courses<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UFCW members can sharpen their skills with the Workforce Essentials programs. Get the knowledge that will help you advance your career. Expand your skills and achieve personal career goals such as earning a promotion or becoming an expert on a certain field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current courses offered are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>Work Essentials<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>Computer Essentials<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>Money Essentials<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/workforce-essential-courses-for-ufcw-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our workforce essentials program here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship Opportunities<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UFCW International Charity Foundation Scholarship<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every year, the UFCW Charity Foundation offers scholarships to UFCW members or their immediate family members who want to further their education and demonstrate a commitment to their communities and to UFCW values.&nbsp; Since 1958, the fund has distributed more than $2 million in scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ufcwcharityfoundation.org\/scholarship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the UFCW International Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Union Plus Scholarship<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Union Plus Scholarship Program awards scholarships based on outstanding academic achievement, personal character, financial need, and a commitment to the values of organized labor. The program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Union Plus Scholarship awards are granted to students attending a two-year college, four-year college, graduate school, or recognized technical or trade school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unionplus.org\/benefits\/education\/union-plus-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the Union Plus Scholarship program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Local<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your local union may offer additional scholarships or education opportunities that are only available to UFCW members at your local union. To make sure you aren\u2019t missing out, be sure to ask your union representative for information about educational programs, financial assistance, or available training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/members\/find-your-local\">Find your Local Union here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to the protections offered by having a union contract, UFCW membership also comes with access to a wide range of educational benefits. Whether you&#8217;re pursuing a degree, enhancing life skills, or mastering a new language, we&#8217;re here to support you every step of the way. 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