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Hy-Vee adds tuition assistance program

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa  — Hy-Vee Inc. is introducing a new tuition assistance program for its employees and the members of their immediate families. The program, developed in partnership with Nebraska’s Bellevue University, will be available beginning with this academic year’s fall semester.

Hy-Vee said its full- or regular-time employees can apply to be one of the 100 who will receive up to $10,500 in annual tuition assistance through the program. To receive the full amount, the applicants must enroll as full-time students at Bellevue University and pursue a Hy-Vee-approved degree.

All other Hy-Vee employees, including part-time employees, are eligible to receive up to $3,500 in annual tuition assistance when they enroll as a full-time students at Bellevue. Employees’ immediate family members can also receive up to $2,500 in annual tuition assistance through the program when enrolled as a full-time student. Employees and their family members can choose from more than 50 bachelor’s degrees and nearly 30 master’s degrees at Bellevue University, all offered online with select in-person offerings at Bellevue University’s campus in Bellevue, Neb.

“Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to investing in them and their future,” said Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s chairman, CEO and president. “Bellevue University’s online learning option is a natural fit for meeting the diverse needs of our employees and is just one more way we can help our employees achieve their educational goals.”

Bellevue University president Mary Hawkins said her institution was honored to partner with Hy-Vee.

“Hy-Vee’s new educational initiative demonstrates once again their commitment to their employees who, in turn, serve their customers,” Hawkins said. “We look forward to supporting Hy-Vee employees as they pursue their academic goals at Bellevue University.”

In addition to the new Hy-Vee Tuition Assistance Program, Hy-Vee points out that it offers additional career development and educational opportunities for its employees. Programs include Hy-Vee University, which encompasses a variety of retail training programs with mentors; retail certifications; internships and more. Hy-Vee also hosts an annual Career Day for employees to explore future career paths with Hy-Vee.


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