Step.- The University of Texas at El Paso is expanding a year-old partnership with Discover Financial Services and national nonprofit Education at Work (EAW). In the upcoming academic year, UTEP students will gain valuable experience through part-time jobs with Discover, while earning money to offset the cost of college, the institution announced in a press release.
“To fulfill our mission of economic access and mobility, we need to use every tool at our disposal to reduce college costs and create educational experiences that prepare students for the world of work,” said John Wiebe, Ph.D., chancellor. of UTEP and vice president of academic affairs. “This model allows us to do both at the same time.”
Education at Work allows college students to gain real-world experience at top employers and Fortune 500 companies. UTEP students participating in the program will have the opportunity to work on behalf of Discover Financial’s consumer-facing financial services team. Services.
“At Discover, our mission is to help people spend smarter, manage debt better, and save more for a brighter financial future. This partnership builds on that mission by helping students advance their formal education while learning important job skills,” said Tracy Hedrick, vice president of card operations at Discover Financial Services. “We are excited to invest in these students as they pursue careers in their field of study and build brighter financial futures.”
In addition to developing resume-ready skills and earning wages through flexible, hourly work, students receive up to $5,250 per year in employer-paid tuition assistance from Discover to help offset the cost of their education.
“Meaningful career experiences can significantly impact college costs and help students finish their college journey well prepared for the world of work,” said Jaime Núñez, president of Education at Work, a member of the national nonprofit Strada Collaborative. . “Employers like Discover Financial Services recognize that harnessing the potential and talents of college students can help address short-term talent gaps and build a stronger workforce over time.”
UTEP students can apply for opportunities with Education at Work and Discover Financial Services at educationatwork.org/student-jobs.
