Consistently ranked a “Best Place to Work,” Desert Financial has launched InvestED, a program offering full college tuition and professional certification coverage for all eligible employees beginning July 2020.
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“We are proud to partner with a company like Desert Financial Credit Union that prioritizes its people and strives to be a market-leading employer of choice”
In partnership with InStride, employees of Desert Financial, the state’s largest not-for-profit credit union can enroll in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs or certificate programs. Employees can select their own field of study, even if unrelated to their current position or the credit union’s function. InStride delivers customized strategic enterprise education™ programs, linking organizations to academic institutions committed to meeting the needs of adult learners.
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“Our employees invest their time and talent into Desert Financial, and we’re returning the favor by investing in their growth and development. As a lifelong learner myself, I want to encourage our employees to pursue career advancement, hone their skills or even change direction. We’re thrilled to partner with Arizona State University and InStride to help us navigate this incredible benefit for our employees,” said Jeff Meshey, President and CEO at Desert Financial.
InvestED degree and certificate programs will be offered online through InStride’s partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). Desert Financial employees who are inadmissible to ASU will have the opportunity to start with an earned admission program in advance of pursuing their degree.