To attract and retain top talent, Chipotle transformed a legacy tuition reimbursement benefit into a best-in-class education program that supports their vision and corporate strategy. 

Read the case study to learn how Chipotle:

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How Chipotle improved retention by deepening its commitment to mission

Traditional tuition reimbursement doesn't work for frontline employees, so Chipotle removed barriers to education and aligned the program with business needs.

"Of those enrolled in our educational assistance program, 85% are crew members and the benefit has a significant impact on their tenure and growth...Nearly 70% of our GMs are internal promotions."

BRIAN NICCOL
Chairman and CEO of Chipotle

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How Chipotle improved retention by deepening its commitment to mission

EDUCATION STRATEGY

Traditional tuition reimbursement doesn't work for frontline employees, so Chipotle removed barriers to education and aligned the program to business needs.

Facing an extremely competitive retail environment and the potential of disruptive technologies on the horizon, Walmart understood the value of providing education and training opportunities to its 1.4 million hourly associates. Unfortunately, Walmart leaders saw that the program wasn’t having the desired impact.

Download the case study to learn how Walmart and Guild built a best-in-class benefits program that eliminated the barriers preventing employees from going back to school and advancing their careers.

CASE STUDY
EDUCATION STRATEGY

Learn how the company achieved 2.1x retention and created internal paths to leadership through their education benefits program.

Expanded access with a high-quality, low-cost academic network 

Aligned degree options with business needs

Actively removed financial barriers for those who needed it most

Learn how the company achieved 2.1x retention and created internal paths to leadership through their education benefits program.

To attract and retain top talent, Chipotle transformed a legacy tuition reimbursement benefit into a best-in-class education program that supports their vision and corporate strategy. 

Read the case study to learn how Chipotle:

CASE STUDY
IMPROVE EMPLOYEE RETENTION



EXPLORE OUR SOLUTION

Retain talent with best-in-class education and upskilling benefits

INTERESTED EMPLOYER PARTNER

At a glance: Chipotle's education benefits program

6x

more likely to advance into manager positions after enrolling in a Guild program*

more likely to retain as a participant with <6 months tenure when enrolled in education vs non-engaged peers*

BY THE NUMBERS

2.1x

*As of June 2022