Kara Van Dam

Earlier this year, Grand Valley State University unveiled a new statewide, hybrid delivery model designed to meet adult learners where they live. WGVU spoke with Kara Van Dam, Chief Executive of GVSU Omni.

For adult learners with work and life commitments, getting a degree or certificate advancing their careers can be a challenge. Grand Valley State University is unveiling a new statewide, hybrid delivery model meeting them where they live.

Over the past decade, corporations have been investing in their employees. But in the current economy with worker shortages and increased competition for talent, employee benefit delivery is evolving. Take Amazon’s Career Choice program. Its employees no longer pay tuition upfront then wait for reimbursement. The new model: a direct bill.

Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College join Amazon’s Career Choice program.