Prepare for the future of work in healthcare
The pandemic has shaken the foundation of America's healthcare system, leaving its workforce in dire straits. Unprecedented job growth, rising resignations, and worker shortages are requiring employers to completely rethink their talent brand strategies.
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increase in applicants when marketing education programs
Watch Alyssa's inspiring journey as she turns what started as a summer job into a successful business career at Chipotle.
"They've invested in me and taken me from a scared college student to running a restaurant and owning a home of my own."
retention rate of
program participants
46%
90%
more likely to get a promotion as a participant
7.5x
Chipotle uses Guild education programs to create career paths for its diverse frontline workforce.
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Guild’s learning marketplace offers high-quality, vetted programs for adult learners...
Guild’s flexible marketplace of learning providers connects your employees to best-in-class programs for working adults that are focused on healthcare’s most in-demand skills.
Our programs include foundational learning, allied health, short-form boot camps, certificates, credentials and degree programs — associates through masters.
Sample programs:
BUILT FOR ADULT LEARNERS
...while our coaches cheer your employees on over the finish line.
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UCHealth launches education program to make career advancement in healthcare more accessible
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Attract, retain and promote talent with debt-free education.
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The idea of going back to school as an adult can feel simply overwhelming. Guild coaches are trained to help working adult learners navigate the technical and psychological factors of going back to school, as well as provide additional career development support as they progress through their programs.
When a summer job becomes a career...
MBA, Healthcare Concentration
Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician
Salesforce Administrator Certificate
BS in Nursing (BSN)
MS in Healthcare Informatics
Strategic Healthcare Leadership
WAR FOR TALENT
TALENT STRATEGY
CAREER MAPPING
built for adult learners
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The war for talent is striking healthcare the hardest.
The pandemic has shaken the foundation of America's healthcare system, leaving its workforce in dire straits. Unprecedented job growth, rising resignations, and worker shortages are requiring employers to completely rethink their talent brand strategies.
WAR FOR TALENT
50%
176K
of jobs projected for fastest growth in the next decade are in healthcare
expected annual openings for RN roles through 2029
projected shortage of RNs by 2022
55%
Walmart now offering free college tuition and books to its 1.5 million U.S. employees
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UCHealth launches education program to
make career advancement more accessible
Target to pay 100% of college tuition and textbooks in bid to attract workers
of employees say education benefits are a very important or important part of benefits.
of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their L&D
97%
94%
more likely to retain employees enrolled in a Guild program than their peers
2.7X
Attract top healthcare talent and reduce turnover...
Short-term incentives aren’t retaining workers anymore – career development is. To win the war for talent, Guild can help you curate strategic, debt-free reskilling programs aligned to your talent goals.
“It should be a no-brainer to go with an employer that is willing to invest in you.”
From Pharmacy Technician to Manager, Dhanesh Patel leverages upskilling to advance his career — completely debt free.
By investing in local talent pipelines, which include countless frontline workers from underrepresented populations, you can mobilize your frontlines’ careers to promote racial and economic equity in their communities.
...while providing economic mobility to underserved populations.
A WINNING TALENT STRATEGY
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Improve retention and internal promotion with intentional career pathway design.
Successful career pathway design starts with understanding your talent priorities, workforce population, outskilling goals, internal hiring needs, and more. Guild then curates a custom portfolio of schools and programs to meet your strategic needs.
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Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Entry Level
Gateway
Destination
Destination
Destination
Registered Nurse to a BSN
Nurse Manager
Care Manager, Social Worker
Nursing Informatics Specialist
Entry Level
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Core Skills from Entry-Level to Build On
Customer service/patient interaction
Quality management/service mindset
Records maintenance
Skills
Training
Skills
Training
Advancement Skills
Human anatomy & physiology
Nutrition
Performing diagnostic tests
Gateway
Registered Nurse to a BSN
Skills developed in gateway role:
Care coordination
Patient vitals & assessment
Medication administration
CPR & BLS
Medical records
Skills
Training
Skills
Training
With additional training, these gateway roles serve as a launch pad to a variety of in-demand roles. Choose a destination to see the education needed to get there.
Destination
Skills
Training
Skills Developed in Nursing Leadership Role
Fine-tune leadership skills
Clinical problem-solving
Interpersonal communication
Advanced computer skills
Business specialization
Nurse Manager
Skills
Training
Advancement Skills
Organizational leadership
Professional presence
Medical research for practice
Contemporary Pharmacotherapeutics
Policy, politics and global health trends
MSN in Nursing Leadership
Destination
Skills
Training
Care Manager/Social Workers
Skills Developed in Care Manager/Social Worker Role
Complex care experience
Identify & resolve barriers to care
Establishing procedures
Skills
Training
Advancement Skills
Empathetic communication
Cultural competency
Medical research for practice
Health advocacy
Master’s of Social Work
Destination
Skills Developed in Nursing Informatics Specialist Role
Data visualization & communication
Identify insights
Create automated reports
Nursing Informatics Specialist
Skills
Training
Skills
Training
Advancement Skills
Advanced data modeling
Analyze complex data
Apply clinical knowledge to drive efficiencies
Professional Certificate or Master’s in Data Analytics
Inbound Representative
Entry Level
Gateway
Destination
Destination
Destination
Consumer Operations Representative
Data Analyst
Data Professional
Call Center
Lead
Entry Level
Inbound Representative
Core Skills from Entry-Level to Build On
Customer service
Dependability
Microsoft Excel
Teamwork
Issue resolution
Technical aptitude
Skills
Training
Skills
Training
Advancement Skills
Quality control
Optimizing operations
Process analysis
Gateway
Consumer Operations Representative
Skills developed in gateway role:
Claims processing
Quickly learning technical systems
Prioritization
Skills
Training
Skills
Training
With additional training, gateway roles serve as a launch pad to a variety of in-demand roles. Choose a destination to see the education needed to get there.
Destination
Skills
Training
Skills Developed in Data Analyst Role
Data visualization & communication
Identifying insights
Creating automated reports
Data Analyst
Skills
Training
Advancement Skills
Agile project management
Tableau
Technical knowledge for IT certifications
AS, Computer Information Technology
Destination
Skills
Training
Data Professional
Skills Developed in Data Professional Role
Operating in ambiguous situations
Strong business acumen with proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Skills
Training
Advancement Skills
Programming language
Information management principles
SQL
BS, Business Analytics
Destination
Skills Developed in Call Center Lead Role
Problem solving
Monitoring progress
Handling escalation calls & grievances
Supervision
Project management & project leadership
Call Center Lead
Skills
Training
Skills
Training
Advancement Skills
Strategic problem solving
Identifying & driving business opportunities
Data-driven decision making
BS, Business Administration
CAREER MAPPING
TECHNICAL
CLINICAL
CLINICAL
TECHNICAL
Why the Fortune 1000 choose Guild
THE GUILD DIFFERENCE
The future of work requires a new approach to education and upskilling. Guild is transforming the way employers leverage L&D benefits to attract, retain, and promote diverse talent by providing best-in-class education programs that strategically align with corporate priorities.
User-Friendly Platform:
Dedicated Coaching:
Simplified Payment Platform:
Administrative Services:
Debt-Free Degrees, Period:
Curated Learning Partners:
Easy-to-navigate
software that improves engagement
Ongoing accountability and emotional support to help employees select and persist through programs
Scalable technology makes tuition payments streamlined and easy
Full-suite account management so you can spend your time on strategy, not admin
No out-of-pocket costs for employees leads to increased adoption and completion of programs
Vetted educational partners with proven success rates and deep tuition discounts
Guild’s wraparound offerings include:
Guild Education CEO explains how to train employees for the future:
We know that both companies and the workers they serve reap financial benefits when employers invest directly in employee education. That’s why you don't pay for Guild’s services.
As a certified B-Corporation, our business model ensures that we are only as successful as your employees are. We are paid by our academic partners for our technology, payments and student services only when we enroll your employees in education programs.
In our passionate pursuit of positive student outcomes, our partners have realized an average of $2.84 in savings for every $1 invested in education benefits.
Education that drives powerful business and societal outcomes
COMPELLING ROI
86% of employees are more likely to refer someone to work for their employer due to education programs
TALENT BRAND
43% of students had a role change in 2020 — a 113% uplift compared to all employees
MOBILITY
84% employee retention rate among students, compared to 55% national average
RETENTION
$327M avoided in student debt thanks to debt-free degrees
STUDENT IMPACT
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Our Healthcare Team is available if you have any questions about a Guild partnership.
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RESOURCES
Relevant healthcare resources
Education and upskilling as a lever to support DE&I in the healthcare and life science industry
A glimpse into the tech revolution in the healthcare industry and how to overcome the tech industry’s lure on talent.
How leading healthcare companies are reimagining talent mobility programs
A look at why legacy L&D programs have failed to promote talent mobility and how skills-based recruitment and promotion may unlock new career opportunities.
How to combat the talent crisis in healthcare
A quick, high-level overview of the jobs to be done during this turbulent time in healthcare talent acquisition and retention.
Courtney Stingley is living proof of the economic mobility education provides
Watch Courtney’s journey from Associate to Logistics Load Manager – and now proud homeowner – as a result of his employer’s education program.
Bon Secours Mercy expands employee education program
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Vetted education partners with proven success rates and deep tuition discounts
Analysis of skills gaps and business strategies to build career pathways
Full-suite account management so you can spend your time on strategy, not admin
Scalable technology streamlines tuition payments, making it easy for all parties
Discovery portal and tools
Guild provides quizzes, support, and more to help guide learners towards the best program fit
Expansive program selection
Vetted education partners with offerings from high-school completion to master’s programs
user-friendly platform
Easy-to-navigate technology that improves engagement
dedicated coaching
Ongoing accountability and emotional support from coaches to help employees select and persist through programs
FOR LEARNERS
See 4 key insights on allied health professionals to inform your talent strategy
Popular programs from our curated learning marketplace
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Career &
College start
Digital Literacy
Full-Stack Developer Certificate
Food & Beverage Management Certificate
High School Completion Certificate
Frontline Management Program
BA in Business
Improve the operational efficiency of your restaurants with education programs that pay for themselves.
From recruitment and retention to brand value and cost savings, companies partnered with Guild have realized an average of $2.84 in savings for every $1 invested in education benefits.*
From cost center to competitive advantage
BUSINESS CASE
Fill the restaurant jobs of today.
Shape the workforce of tomorrow.
Improve talent attraction and retention by investing in education for all.
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Watch Courtney’s journey at Walmart, from electronics sales associate to logistics load manager — and homeowner.
How education unlocks economic mobility
GUILD IN ACTION
Vetted education partners with proven success rates and deep tuition discounts
Analysis of skills gaps and business strategies to build talent pipelines for the business and pathways for individuals
Full-suite account management so you can spend your time on strategy, not admin
Scalable technology streamlines tuition payments, making it easy for all parties
Discovery portal and tools
Guild provides quizzes, support, and more to help guide learners towards the best program fit
Expansive program selection
Vetted education partners with offerings from high-school completion to master’s programs
user-friendly platform
Easy-to-navigate technology that improves engagement
dedicated coaching
Ongoing guidance and coaching to help employees select and persist in programs
FOR LEARNERS
The next generation of education programs is here.
What do good, better, and best policies look like?
BEST-IN-CLASS POLICIES
Employee education is now a company’s competitive advantage – but to realize the full extent of this advantage, organizations must design their programs to meet the needs of working adult learners.
Read the guide to learn how you should structure payment, policy, providers, and more in order to create a best-in-class program that attracts and retains.
Education and skilling benefits have become table stakes.
Employees want more than just a job — they want a career
WAR FOR TALENT
In addition to raising wages, major employers are realizing that education and skilling can be a differentiator in attracting and retaining talent. Guild’s debt-free education model provides a compelling way for restaurant workers to gain the transferable skills they need to grow their careers — and innovative employers are moving quickly to gain headlines in making this a strategic part of their talent strategy.
Experience how employees might discover your company’s career pathways as Guild learners
An interactive career pathway guide
Experience pathways
Improve the operational efficiency of your restaurants with education programs that pay for themselves.
From recruitment and retention to brand value and cost savings, companies partnered with Guild have realized an average of $2.84 in savings for every $1 invested in education benefits.*
From cost center to competitive advantage
BUSINESS CASE
Retention
34% higher 1 year retention rate² for learners vs. employees not engaged with
the benefit
79% higher likelihood of promotion for first year employees engaged in education compared to non-engaged employees
Mobility
Retention
84% average retention rate for our Guild partners’ participating employees, compared to 55% national average
Over half (52%) of new hires cited Guild as a reason for joining at one healthcare provider in 2022
Attraction
79% higher likelihood of promotion for first year employees engaged in education compared to non-engaged employees
Mobility
Retention
84% average retention rate for our Guild partners’ participating employees, compared to 55% national average
Chipotle boosted job applications by 46% when they leveraged Guild programs in marketing.
Talent attraction
79% higher likelihood of promotion for first year employees engaged in education compared to non-engaged employees
Mobility
Fill the restaurant jobs of today.
Shape the workforce of tomorrow.
Improve talent attraction and retention by investing in education for all.
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Find out how you can diversify your nursing talent pipelines
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Top 4 insights to inform your allied health talent strategy
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A closer look at BSMH’s debt-free education program
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Guild CEO, Rachel Carlson, on how to upskill your workforce
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The surprising way Chipotle increased job applications by 46%
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and Shipt discuss EVP best practices
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2 min read
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Now offering tuition-free education benefits to employees
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Chipotle unlocks a retention secret with its debt-free tuition program
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Major restaurants and chains across the U.S. are unlocking opportunity for frontline workers
We proudly partner with these leading restaurant chains that are gaining a competitive edge through strategic education, skilling, and career mobility programs.
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Education and skilling benefits have become table stakes.
Employees want more than just a job — they want a career
WAR FOR TALENT
In addition to raising wages, major employers are realizing that education and skilling can be a differentiator in attracting and retaining talent. Guild’s debt-free education model provides a compelling way for restaurant workers to gain the transferable skills they need to grow their careers — and innovative employers are moving quickly to gain headlines in making this a strategic part of their talent strategy.
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"We know that if we invest in our people, they are more likely to bring their full selves to Chipotle. It's a win win."
The CFO of Chipotle discusses the benefits of debt-free degrees with CNBC.
Become an expert
Watch how Iris grew her career at Chipotle from crew member to GM to corporate HR representative – all with debt-free education.
From crew member to corporate
GUILD IN ACTION
Why the Fortune 1000 choose Guild
THE GUILD DIFFERENCE
Traditional tuition reimbursement programs are unintentionally discriminatory, demonstrate poor outcomes, and are viewed as a cost center. The future of work requires a new approach.
Education programs only uitilized by employees who can front the bill
Employees self-selecting well-marketed schools with poor outcomes
Employees figuring out program selection and career pathways on their own
Instead of…
Debt-free education available to all employees, especially the frontline
A curated learning marketplace of high-quality, low-cost programs
1:1 dedicated coaching for education and career support
We enable...
Chipotle’s secret sauce for talent attraction and retention
This fast casual chain attracts and retains diverse talent through their equitable education program.
2.1x
6x
2.1x more likely to retain as a participant with <6 months tenure when enrolled in education vs non-engaged peers*
more likely to advance into manager positions after enrolling in a Guild program*
CASE STUDY
Retain
34% higher one-year employee retention rate for Guild learners vs. employees not engaged in education
86% of surveyed employees say they are more likely to refer others to work for their employer because of education benefits
2x more likely to have a role change as a Guild learner compared to non-engaged peers
Attract
Develop
1
2
2
As of June 2022
Return on Guild Education investment averaged across employer partners with a 13+ month post-launch history.
Data from a 2019 survey of prospective Guild learners with more than 5,000 respondents
Average of select Guild partners across a 12-month period using data from the entire employee population, based on 2021 data.
1
*
2
Walmart has seen ~2x the promotion rate for learners engaged in their debt-free education program.
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What do good, better, and best policies look like?
BEST-IN-CLASS POLICIES
Employee education is now a company’s competitive advantage – but to realize the full extent of this advantage, organizations must design their programs to meet the needs of working adult learners.
Read the guide to learn how you should structure payment, policy, providers, and more in order to create a best-in-class program that attracts and retains.
The next generation of education programs is here.
How Chipotle improved retention by deepening its commitment to mission
Guide
The New Social Contract With Your Workforce
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Chipotle unlocks a retention secret with its debt-free tuition program
Taco bell extends its education program to drive meaningful business outcomes
Five Guys serves up free college degrees
Chipotle unlocks a retention secret with its debt-free tuition program
Taco Bell extends its education program to drive meaningful business outcomes
Five Guys serves up free college degrees
It all boils down to three things: purpose, pay, and pathways.
What employees want is simple
As the world changes, employees have found new perspectives on life and work — and with them, new priorities and expectations.
Work with purpose
70%
10%
48%
Pay for today
Pathways for tomorrow
of employees say they define their purpose through work
Wage growth since 2020, the highest in 40 years
of employees would switch to a new job if it offered skills/training opportunities
Chipotle’s secret sauce for talent attraction and retention
This fast casual chain attracts and retains diverse talent through their equitable education program.
46%
3.5X
Increase in applicants when advertising debt-free education
higher retention rate for learners, 85% of which are crew members
86% of surveyed employees say they are more likely to refer others to work for their employer because of education benefits
Attract
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How Chipotle improved retention by deepening its commitment to mission
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FOR EMPLOYERS
FOR LEARNERS
FOR EMPLOYERS
Curated Learning Partners
Vetted education partners with proven success rates and deep tuition discounts
Simplified Payment Platform
Scalable technology makes tuition payments streamlined and easy for all parties
Administrative Services
Full-suite account management so you can spend your time on strategy, not admin
Career pathways
Analysis of skills gaps and business strategies to build talent pipelines for the business and pathways for individuals
Discovery portal and tools
Guild provides quizzes, support, and more to help guide learners towards the best program fit
Expansive Program Selection
Vetted education partners with offerings from high-school completion to master’s programs
user-friendly platform
Easy-to-navigate technology that improves engagement
Dedicated coaching
Ongoing accountability and emotional support from coaches to help employees select and persist through programs
FOR LEARNERS
Guild is transforming the way employers leverage L&D benefits to attract, retain, and promote talent.
How Guild makes it possible
THE GUILD DIFFERENCE
By offering 100% tuition assistance and pathways for career advancement, Guild helps organizations grow their frontline workforce into priority roles across the business. With a curated learning marketplace, 1:1 coaching, and program support throughout, we help you build equitable, effective education programs for working adults to advance today’s workers into tomorrow’s roles.
Click to learn more about how Guild can support employers and learners
FOR EMPLOYERS
FOR LEARNERS
FOR EMPLOYERS
Curated Learning Partners
Vetted education partners with proven success rates and deep tuition discounts
Simplified Payment Platform
Scalable technology makes tuition payments streamlined and easy for all parties
Administrative Services
Full-suite account management so you can spend your time on strategy, not admin
Career pathways
Analysis of skills gaps and business strategies to build talent pipelines for the business and pathways for individuals
Discovery portal and tools
Guild provides quizzes, support, and more to help guide learners towards the best program fit
Expansive Program Selection
Vetted education partners with offerings from high-school completion to master’s programs
user-friendly platform
Easy-to-navigate technology that improves engagement
Dedicated coaching
Ongoing accountability and emotional support from coaches to help employees select and persist through programs
FOR LEARNERS
Guild is transforming the way employers leverage L&D benefits to attract, retain, and promote talent.
How Guild makes it possible
THE GUILD DIFFERENCE
By offering 100% tuition assistance and pathways for career advancement, Guild helps organizations grow their frontline workforce into priority roles across the business. With a curated learning marketplace, 1:1 coaching, and program support throughout, we help you build equitable, effective education programs for working adults to advance today’s workers into tomorrow’s roles.