OKLAHOMA — Love's Travel Stops is partnering with online education platform Guild to offer eligible U.S.-based full- and part-time employees access to tuition-free education and skill development through a new learning program called "Fuel Your Growth."
Love's is the first travel stop operator to offer a company-funded tuition assistance program through Guild, the company said.
"When we make the decision to hire someone, we intend to support them from the day they are hired until they retire," Les Thompson, Love's chief human resources officer, said. "By investing in the growth of Love's talented team, we meet them where they are in their learning and development journey while eliminating prohibitive cost barriers. Guild's comprehensive and industry leading opportunities align with our culture, and we are proud to continue to lead the way in benefits and career opportunities."
The program will be available to team members after about 30 days of employment, provided they are in good standing with the company. Guild's education platform — designed for working adults — will help employee visualize their growth and begin their learning journey by mapping a career path, as well as help employees balance work and learning.
"A program through Guild aligns with my goals of furthering my education, which is important because it broadens my skill set and fosters creativity and innovation which allows me to contribute fresh ideas and perspectives in my Love's career," said Jacquie Stamps, IT portfolio management analyst for Love's. "Love's investment in my continued education is a personal commitment to my growth and signifies the company values me not just as an employee but also as an individual."
Through the Guild platform, employees can complete high school degrees, undergraduate degree programs, participate in boot camps, obtain certifications and take language learning classes. Additional resources are available such as career services, one-on-one coaching support and more.
"We're honored to partner with Love's to help transform their workforce, address the talent needs of their business, and support their employees on their learning and career journeys," said Terrence Cummings, chief opportunity officer at Guild. "Love's stands out as an industry innovator, thinking big about how to harness opportunities and foster mobility within their workforce through a skilling strategy built for all employees."
