Community and Employer Partnerships
Community and Employer Partnerships
Supporting Employee Growth: A Strategic Investment
Investing in your employees' education not only helps them make a significant impact but also contributes to your company's overall success. Approximately 60% of US companies offer tuition support, reporting notable positive changes in employee performance and company outcomes. For every dollar invested in an employee's return to secondary education, the company realized double the amount in talent-management savings. These educated employees were more likely to stay, be promoted, and advance within the company (The Atlantic, April 2016).
Retaining and Empowering Top Talent
As a key player in recruiting and retaining top talent, Loyola University Chicago offers career-focused programs that can amplify your impact. With over a century of experience in adult education, Loyola ensures programs with direct applicability to the workforce. Sending your employees to Loyola enhances your organization by cultivating engaged, skilled, and confident individuals.
- Providing training opportunities, such as workshops or returning to school, enhances organizational competitiveness and strengthens employee retention (Cloutier et al., 2015).
- Allowing employees to explore their interests and strengths through learning opportunities fosters loyalty and encourages them to stay with the organization (Govaerts et al., 2011).
- Companies that offer tuition reimbursement experience longer employee tenures and reduced turnover rates, creating a more stable and committed workforce (Cappelli, 2002; Flaherty, 2007).
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“Loyola’s SCPS Fellows program allows for generous financial support toward my tuition expenses. It is through Loyola’s partnership with my employer that I have been awarded substantial support in tuition assistance. Without Loyola’s alliance with my employer, my pursuit for a higher education would probably have been delayed and more burdensome.” Michelle Cygan (BA ‘18)
Affordable Education
Loyola University is committed to making education accessible and affordable, offering unique tuition discounts and financial support for students.
Corporate Partnerships and Tuition Reductions
As part of our EdAssist-LUC education partnership, Loyola extends a 10% tuition reduction to employees of EdAssist member companies, applicable to over 100 degree and professional certificate programs.
Additionally, the SCPS Fellows scholarship program matches the contributions of an employer's tuition assistance program up to $5,250/year. Learn more.
At Loyola, we strive to ensure that financial considerations do not hinder the pursuit of higher education, providing a diverse range of scholarships and discounts to make your academic journey more accessible and affordable. Visit our Financing page to learn about our scholarship opportunities.
“One of the biggest advantages of Loyola’s program is that it allowed me to pursue my studies entirely online which provided me the flexibility I need to travel. This helped balance my work, home, and student life.” Haeley Goldsmith ’17, SCPS Fellow who worked full-time while pursuing a Management BA
Accessible Learning
Whether pursuing one of our undergraduate, graduate, or professional certificate options, Loyola University Chicago's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) prioritizes flexibility and support for students. Guided by the vision of Ignatius of Loyola, SCPS is dedicated to empowering individuals to make a positive impact through loving service and extraordinary leadership. For over a century, we have been educating adult learners and working professionals, enabling them to seize new opportunities and embrace dynamic realities.
Flexible Classes
Understanding the demands of busy lives, SCPS offers transparent scheduling options, including both synchronous and asynchronous components. Our commitment to your academic success goes hand-in-hand with respect for your responsibilities beyond the classroom. Before enrolling, you'll have clarity on the number and timing of any required synchronous meetings, ensuring our courses align with the realities of contemporary life.
Our fully online courses are designed to seamlessly integrate with employees' regular work schedules, providing the flexibility needed for a balanced academic and professional life. With 8-week sessions and multiple admission points throughout each year, our courses are structured for accessibility and convenience.
Credit for Past Learning
At Loyola, we recognize the value of diverse learning experiences. Your employees may be eligible for academic credit based on the knowledge they’ve gained from their prior experiences including your company’s training or other experiential learning.
Recognized Excellence
Loyola's online bachelor's degree programs are nationally ranked in the top 25 by US News & World Report, reflecting the excellence, value, and vibrancy of our programs. Our online courses feature high-quality content and are taught by dedicated, expert faculty.
Our Partnerships
SCPS proudly collaborates with organizations committed to bridging educational gaps and fostering career development. Our partnerships exemplify our commitment to fostering education, career growth, and lifelong learning for individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
City Year Chicago
City Year Chicago and SCPS recently established a partnership. City Year Chicago volunteers to work with Chicago youth and prepare them with the social, emotional, and academic skills and mindsets needed to succeed in school and life.
Americorps City Year members may be able to utilize their Segal Award to support their education. Additionally, students who apply for the Master of Public Policy or Master of Urban Affairs programs can be eligible to receive additional scholarship funding.
CDW
Established in 2015, our partnership with CDW has welcomed numerous students into our programs. This collaboration reflects our dedication to providing accessible and impactful education to individuals associated with CDW.
City Colleges of Chicago
SCPS maintains a strong relationship with City Colleges of Chicago. We deeply value collaborating with various City Colleges to create ample, accessible opportunities for adult students to achieve their educational and professional goals.
Year Up
SCPS maintains a strong partnership with Year Up Chicago, a national organization focused on closing the Opportunity Divide. Committed to supporting Year Up students and alumni in completing their bachelor's degree, SCPS offers:
- Dedicated advisors for personalized support and guidance
- Acceptance of American Council of Education credits earned via Year Up as elective credits, including Internship Seminar and Practicum courses
One Million Degrees
In response to the challenges faced by community college students, SCPS offers a scholarship program for OMD scholars and alumni. Annually, SCPS is committed to offering five $5,000 scholarships to support OMD scholars and alumni pursuing degrees within our programs.
Hope Chicago
Launched in 2022, the Hope Chicago program is an innovative multi-generational scholarship initiative investing $1 billion in postsecondary scholarships for Chicago Public School (CPS) students and their parents/guardians.
If you are a Hope Chicago Parent Scholar and are interested in a Loyola Chicago School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS) program, please reach out to Jake Mickelson, SCPS Coordinator, at jmickelson2@luc.edu.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE)
HACE, a national non-profit organization, is committed to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals. We will support HACE's mission by providing flexible academic opportunities for its members.
"When you start a journey, there is usually a reason behind setting out to travel the road ahead. There is a motivating factor...You will hear of meeting challenges, of perseverance, of commitment and of determination. I can look in the audience and see my children, and I think of the example I wanted to set for them - an example of finishing a journey, no matter the obstacles." Shawn Crump, 2015 Commencement Student Speaker (BA ‘15)
We're Here to Help
Discover how Loyola’s SCPS will help you take the next transformative step in your life. Contact us at gpem@luc.edu or call (312) 915-7900 for more information.
Retaining and Empowering Top Talent
As a key player in recruiting and retaining top talent, Loyola University Chicago offers career-focused programs that can amplify your impact. With over a century of experience in adult education, Loyola ensures programs with direct applicability to the workforce. Sending your employees to Loyola enhances your organization by cultivating engaged, skilled, and confident individuals.
- Providing training opportunities, such as workshops or returning to school, enhances organizational competitiveness and strengthens employee retention (Cloutier et al., 2015).
- Allowing employees to explore their interests and strengths through learning opportunities fosters loyalty and encourages them to stay with the organization (Govaerts et al., 2011).
- Companies that offer tuition reimbursement experience longer employee tenures and reduced turnover rates, creating a more stable and committed workforce (Cappelli, 2002; Flaherty, 2007).
Affordable Education
Loyola University is committed to making education accessible and affordable, offering unique tuition discounts and financial support for students.
Corporate Partnerships and Tuition Reductions
As part of our EdAssist-LUC education partnership, Loyola extends a 10% tuition reduction to employees of EdAssist member companies, applicable to over 100 degree and professional certificate programs.
Additionally, the SCPS Fellows scholarship program matches the contributions of an employer's tuition assistance program up to $5,250/year. Learn more.
At Loyola, we strive to ensure that financial considerations do not hinder the pursuit of higher education, providing a diverse range of scholarships and discounts to make your academic journey more accessible and affordable. Visit our Financing page to learn about our scholarship opportunities.
Accessible Learning
Whether pursuing one of our undergraduate, graduate, or professional certificate options, Loyola University Chicago's School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) prioritizes flexibility and support for students. Guided by the vision of Ignatius of Loyola, SCPS is dedicated to empowering individuals to make a positive impact through loving service and extraordinary leadership. For over a century, we have been educating adult learners and working professionals, enabling them to seize new opportunities and embrace dynamic realities.
Our Partnerships
SCPS proudly collaborates with organizations committed to bridging educational gaps and fostering career development. Our partnerships exemplify our commitment to fostering education, career growth, and lifelong learning for individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
We're Here to Help
Discover how Loyola’s SCPS will help you take the next transformative step in your life. Contact us at gpem@luc.edu or call (312) 915-7900 for more information.