Chipotle expand tuition program to include full coverage of select programs

By The MixDex Wire

Chipotle is adding new education benefits to its employees.

The Mexican fast casual chain that it will introduce a program that will cover 100% of tuition for 75 different styles of business and technology degrees for eligible workers.
After 120 days employees, will become eligible to take classes through nonprofit, accredited institutions, including The University of Arizona, Bellevue University, Brandman University, Southern New Hampshire University and Wilmington University.
The benefit is done through a Chipotle partnership with Guild Education.
The program is an addition to the company’s existing tuition reimbursement program that reimbursed employees up to $5,250 a year for tuition at a school of their choice.
The new program will include Chipotle paying the costs upfront.
In addition Chipotle also offers eligible employees a chance to earn an extra month’s pay each year for meeting “certain criteria.”
Other perks include health care, fitness discounts, free English language and GED classes.