It's gradually ridding itself of its 'evil globalisation demon' reputation by taking care of its workers with great healthcare and benefits plans, and now Starbucks has really upped its game in the 'good guy' stakes.
The company has announced a College Achievement Plan in which its US employees (known as ‘partners’) are reimbursed fees and such for every year of college they complete while working at Starbucks company-operated stores (not franchises). The plan is in partnership with Arizona State University, which offers loads of online degree courses and is ranked 5th in the USA in producing best-qualified graduates.
70 per cent of people who work at Starbucks are students or aspiring students and the plan is open to students who are already working on a degree, as well as students who wish to begin a degree course. Only employess who do not yet have a degree can apply, though.
First and second year students will get a partial scholarship and needs-based financial aid, while third and fourth years will get full reimbursement for their courses. None of the students are under obligation to work with Starbucks beyond the completion of their degrees.
Makes handing over four quid for your latte slightly less painful, doesn't it?
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.