Corporate Partnerships

CIAT works with leading organizations to provide continuing education opportunities to employees.

California Institute of Arts & Technology has teamed up with Edcor and Insperity to support employees in upskilling with career-ready skills to advance to higher level positions with their current employers. CIAT’s flexible live online classes are perfect for working adults, with one-on-one tutoring, unlimited access to workshops and support, a unique unlimited certification exam policy, and a dedicated advisor who will help you discover your professional goals and funding options.

Edcor

Edcor is an industry-recognized leader in employer tuition assistance program management. Edcor provides a comprehensive service and support system that helps employers leverage tuition and education options to achieve maximum employee value. CIAT partners with Edcor to support students in achieving their continuing education and career development goals. Students employed at organizations within the Edcor benefits marketplace can take advantage of exclusive tuition discounts, personalized enrollment support, and more. This partnership with CIAT provides Edcor members with up to 15% tuition reduction for individuals looking to pursue a career in IT.

Insperity

Insperity has been showing companies how to harness the power of HR since 1986. CIAT has teamed up with Insperity to support employees in upskilling with career-ready skills to advance to higher-level positions with their current employers. Companies or employees using Insperity’s HR solutions can take advantage of exclusive tuition discounts, personalized enrollment support, and more. Employees will benefit from an exclusive $2,500 scholarship grant towards CIAT degree programs while using Insperity’s HR solutions.

Helping employees nationwide.

To further support organizations with their tuition reimbursement programs, CIAT offers tuition reductions and exclusive scholarships to help employees across the nation earn their degrees and achieve their professional development goals.

Kaiser Permanente

Based in Oakland, California, Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care consortium dedicated to holistic, personalized healthcare. CIAT supports Kaiser Permanente’s tuition reimbursement program with a 15% tuition discount on all degree programs, a 10% tuition discount on certificate programs, and a 10% tuition discount on all programs for dependents.

AmeriCorps

An independent agency of the U.S. government, AmeriCorps gives more than five million Americans the opportunity to address the nation’s most pressing challenges through service and volunteerism. CIAT offers an exclusive AmeriCorps scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to help AmeriCorps active members and alumni earn their IT degrees and career-ready skills.

Amazon

An American multinational company focused on e-commerce, digital streaming, cloud computing, online advertising, and more, Amazon is an organization that has redefined the modern consumer experience. We support Amazon employees through our Amazon Employee Career Transition Scholarship of up to $5,000 in tuition assistance, available for students who are working as a part-time or full-time employee of Amazon.

Walmart

Headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart is an American retailer with an international presence thanks to its commitment to Every Day Low Price (EDLP) options for a wide array of consumer goods. To further support Walmart employees on their educational journeys, CIAT offers a Walmart Employee Career Transition Scholarship of up to $5,000 in tuition assistance, available for students who are working as a part-time or full-time employee of Walmart.

Target

A general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 states, Target provides families and individuals with a one-stop-shop experience that’s filled with exclusive product offerings. We proudly supports Target employees through our Target Employee Career Transition Scholarship of up to $5,000 in tuition assistance, available for students who are working as a part-time or full-time employee of Target.

Starbucks

Headquartered in Seattle, Starbucks is the world’s largest coffeehouse chain and one of the most recognized brands worldwide. CIAT supports Starbucks employees looking to further their education through the Starbucks Employee Career Transition Scholarship of up to $5,000 in tuition assistance, available for students who are working as a part-time or full-time employee of Starbucks.

UPS

Founded in 1907, United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the world’s largest shipping couriers. CIAT has teamed up with Edcor to support Edcor-affiliated employees (like UPS employees) in launching their IT careers. UPS employees looking to pursue an IT career can receive a 15% tuition discount on degree programs.

FedEx

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, FedEx is a multinational transportation and e-commerce corporation offering print products and convenient services for small businesses, corporations, and individuals. CIAT has joined forces with Edcor to support Edcor-affiliated employees (like FedEx employees) in launching their IT careers. FedEx employees looking to pursue an IT career can receive a 15% tuition discount on degree programs.

Build a partnership with CIAT

The CIAT Academic Partnerships Division’s mission is to forge impactful and lasting collaborations with corporations, educational institutions, the military, and the community. We are dedicated to fostering a dynamic ecosystem that bridges the gap between academia and industry, empowering individuals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, and driving innovation to shape a brighter future.

Schedule an appointment today to discuss how a partnership with CIAT can benefit your organization.

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