Cleary University is proud to announce a partnership with MyMichigan Health, offering employees and their families a 50 percent tuition grant toward a career-focused degree or certificate program at the university. Through Cleary’s Company Education Opportunity (CEO) program, MyMichigan Health can take advantage of these benefits:
- 50 percent tuition grant for employees and their families
- 100 percent online classes with flexible learning
- Completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in as little as 12 months
- Seamless transfer of up to 90 credits from previous college courses, as well as work and life experience, trainings and certifications
- Programs built around industry demands
- Cohort-based model – study and take classes with fellow employees
Cleary University established its CEO program last year to help organizations who want to provide more educational and career advancement opportunities for its employees. “This program also helps strengthen employee skills and supports talent retention,” reports Jeremy Walker, Chief Operations Officer.
“Our CEO partnership program reflects the kind of workforce innovation that drives Michigan forward,” Walker adds.
“Cleary’s vision is to invest in the future of our community and those who want and deserve a higher education. We designed the CEO program specifically to minimize the financial burden of college while offering students a flexible class schedule that will fit with the demands of work and family life,” Walker reports. “Our goal is to make earning a degree from Cleary fast, simple, relevant and financially feasible. Coursework is aligned with the evolving needs of the workplace. That is why Cleary graduates tend to land jobs faster than graduates from other schools.”
More than 10, 500 MyMichigan Health employees as well as their family members can take advantage of the 50 percent tuition grant.
“We are grateful to Cleary University for providing this meaningful opportunity to our employees and their families,” said Julie Ward, Ed.D., senior vice president and chief human resources officer, MyMichigan Health. “Access to flexible and affordable educational programs strengthens our workforce by supporting both personal and professional growth. When we invest in our employees’ development, we enhance the quality of care we provide and strengthen the communities we serve. We appreciate Cleary’s partnership in helping us support lifelong learning and build a strong, resilient team.”
Students enrolled in Cleary’s CEO program can choose from a wide range of high-demand degree programs, including:
- Business Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Digital Marketing
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology – Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, IT Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management
- Sports Promotion & Management
With Cleary’s flexible online platform and accelerated pathways, students can complete a bachelor’s degree in as little as one year.
“Cleary designed its certificates and degree programs to work together as building blocks for professional success,” says Walker. “Through these ‘stackable credentials,’ students can gain expertise in the most career-relevant skills, diversify their learning experience, and pursue personal interests.”
These “stackable” certification programs are:
- Business Communications
- Business Leadership
- Cybersecurity Management
- Data Management and Analysis
- Digital Marketing
- Project Management
Other organizations partnering with Cleary through its CEO program include:
- American Airlines
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- DTE Energy
- Dort Financial Credit Union
- Henry Ford Health
- Flagstar Bank
- Kelly Services
- Lake Trust Credit Union
- MS Ultrasonic Technologies
- State of Michigan and Michigan Public Health Institute
- Trinity Health
To learn more about the Company Education Opportunity program at Cleary and how your organization can benefit, contact Marcus Vazquez, business-to-business admission representative, at mvazquez@cleary.edu or call 800-686-1883.
