EDITOR’S NOTE: Information has been updated to better reflect the eligibility and benefits of the Amazon Career Choice program.
Feb. 13, 2023 – Collin College is now a proud education partner of Amazon Career Choice program. This partnership allows eligible Amazon hourly employees the opportunity to receive pre-paid tuition and reimbursement of books and fees while pursuing undergraduate college credit courses at Collin College including certificates, associate, and bachelor’s degrees.
“Partnering with a company like Amazon to provide more access to education is an opportunity we’re really excited for,” said Dr. Neil Matkin, Collin College district president. “This is a great collaboration tool we can use to offer our students another pathway to success.”
Amazon Career Choice program offers this educational benefit to empower their associates to learn new skills to continue their career success at Amazon or elsewhere.
“We’re looking forward to Collin College coming on board as an education partner for Career Choice, adding to the hundreds of best-in-class offerings available to our employees,” said Tammy Thieman, Global Program Lead of Amazon’s Career Choice program.
Interested Amazon employees can apply to Collin College, register to enroll in courses, then submit tuition requests to Amazon through their Career Choice portal.
“We’re grateful to be among the newest selected partners for Amazon Career Choice program,” said Dr. Laura Isdell Collin College Dean of Admissions and Amazon Career Choice program lead. “This program grants potential students access to the more than 100 degrees and certificates that Collin College offers, including our growing list of bachelor’s degrees. It’s a great opportunity.”
Amazon Career Choice has a rigorous selection process for colleges and universities, choosing education partners that are focused on helping employees through their educational journey, offer job-placement assistance, and contribute overall to the success of the student.
To learn more about the Amazon Career Choice program, visit www.aboutamazon.com/news/workplace/career-choice. For more information about Collin College’s admissions process visit, www.collin.edu/gettingstarted/admissions/.
Collin College serves more than 57,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.