Work + School: Make Time for Both!
Congratulations Class of 2024! We’re so proud of the many graduates we have working in our restaurants! To those of you pursuing secondary education or who’ve recently secured that desired degree, you’re an inspiration!
Summerwood supports working students with flexibility, tuition reimbursement and access to scholarships, tuition-free education and more!
At Summerwood, we believe in helping set team members get ready for the future. It’s part of the ultimate recipe, and education is a key ingredient!
Summerwood Educational Support
We strive to enhance the lives of working students with programs that positively impact their ability to continue their education, including:
- Access to the GED test at a discounted price through Taco Bell’s GEDWorks™;
- Scholarship opportunities, like Summerwood’s Second Chance Scholarship;
- Tuition-free learning via Taco Bell Guild and tuition-free college courtesy of KFC Foundation; and
- Tuition reimbursement.
Student Success Stories
Jordan C., a KFC Shift Leader in New Jersey, just started his tuition-free college journey thanks to the KFC Foundation. Of this generous education benefit, he has this to say: “It’s something that’s available, no additional requirements. Unlike other companies, this is available to anybody on Day 1.”
“With the support of Summerwood, and their encouragement, I can do anything I set my mind to.”
– Haley W., Area Coach
Taco Bell Area Coach Haley W., of West Virginia, benefitted from our tuition reimbursement program when she decided to juggle work and go back to school part-time. We helped her pay for college classes! Haley recently received her bachelor’s degree in business marketing (and is already eyeing an MBA). Equally ambitious, Eduardo L. also took advantage of tuition reimbursement in recent years.
Michelle J., a Taco Bell manager in New Jersey, once said it best when she exclaimed, “Education is big!” And she should know; Michelle has been with Summerwood 40+ years and has celebrated the achievements of many lucky scholarship winners.
The Future is Now
For an employer who cares about your future and supports your education, look no further than Summerwood. We’d love to have you on our team and see where your dreams take you!