$157MM…and We’re Just Getting Warmed Up!
By Josh Scott, President of Guild Education
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Ken Chenault to the Guild Education team and share the news that we raised $157MM in new funding to continue to fuel our mission to unlock opportunity for America’s workforce through education, with a double-bottom line business model that does well by doing good.
Jeez, that is a lot of money… why? Simply put:
- We are working on one of the most important, defining challenges of our time. Dramatic action is needed to meet the nation’s need for talent. The top job categories throughout the country, Truck Drivers, Cashiers and Retail Sales Workers — are rapidly on a path to automation — a trend which could displace a third of the US workforce by 2030. Meanwhile student debt just keeps growing. 88 million Americans are in need of reskilling and upskilling in order to compete in the future of work.
- We are collaborating with the biggest and best.
“As the nature of work continues to change, Walmart is fortunate to work with Guild Education to build programs that empower our associates to advance their education debt-free and grow in their careers,” said Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart, Inc.
“To build a more just and equitable society, we need to equip all Americans with the skills to thrive in our changing economy,” said Laurene Powell Jobs, Founder and President of Emerson Collective. “This thoughtful approach to upskilling some of the hardest working people in our country is an effort we are proud to be part of. Guild Education is widening the circle of opportunity and helping usher in a more inclusive economy.”
3. We are building an exceptional, enduring company. We take seriously our responsibility to “drive the train” to continue to build and protect our civilization.
We are investing significantly in the growth and development of a wonderfully talented team of terrific humans, deeply dedicated to our mission and our students… and having a ton of fun along the way. If you want to build something important and enduring, join us on this journey. We are just getting warmed up.
