Heart of Stark: Malone U and Hall of Fame Village announce Learn and Earn program
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Through the new Learn and Earn program, a partnership between Malone University and the Hall of Fame Village, students will have the opportunity to earn their undergraduate degree and acquire hands-on experience without accruing tuition debt.
Starting this fall, Malone students in the program will work in various roles at the Village within partner organizations and gain experience in marketing, sales, customer relations and hospitality management. They will work up to 29 hours a week for 40 weeks, benefiting from a flexible academic schedule that accommodates their work schedule.
The program is open to students from all majors, with a particularly strong correlation to the university’s hospitality and tourism and sport management programs.
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“Our new Learn and Earn program aligns with Malone’s strategic mission and provides excellent opportunities for Malone to lead in the development and retention of workforce talent right here in Stark County,” said Jason Moyer, executive director of strategic partnerships and innovation and associate professor at Malone. “Learn and Earn will seek to revive the dream of students working their way through college. In addition to the invaluable hands-on experiences they will gain, Malone students can earn enough through the program to finish their degree without tuition debt — in addition to pocketing their hourly wage.”
The program is designed to offer cost-neutral undergraduate tuition for students from low-income families while recruiting and retaining new talent for the region’s workforce. At the end of each semester, corporate partners will contribute to the student's tuition bill according to their attendance. This not only gives students the opportunity to gain valuable experience and earn money toward their education, but also allows organizational partners to connect with talented and motivated individuals who are eager to contribute to the community.
"Our partnership with Malone University's Learn and Earn program helps build our workforce in a unique way and provides immersive experiences to hospitality and tourism students at Hall of Fame Village,” said Lisa Gould, Hall of Fame Village senior vice president of human resources. “From event promotion and operation to food and beverage, facility and grounds care and many other areas, students will gain practical skills while preparing for future careers in Stark County and beyond."
Learn more about the program at www.malone.edu/workforcedevelopment/learn-and-earn.
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