Dollar General Helps Employees and Families Build Future with Comprehensive Education Programs
Discount retailer offers scholarship program and tuition savings at
select colleges
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG), the country's largest retailer by
number of stores, has created a new scholarship and education program
for its 90,000 employees and their families.
"In addition to creating career opportunities, Dollar General is
committed to developing talent and contributing to a more skilled and
educated American work force," said Bob Ravener, Dollar General's
executive vice president & chief people officer. "We're proud to
introduce ‘DGU Grow,' an exciting program that helps
employees pursue their educational dreams while contributing to the
success of Dollar General."
"DGU Grow" provides tuition savings for online and
on-campus courses at a network of select colleges and universities for
all Dollar General employees and, in some cases, for their family
members. Participants can save money while seeking an associate's,
bachelor's or master's degree.
The program also includes a separate scholarship for qualifying
employees to help defray costs for undergraduate classes at an
accredited college or university of the employee's choosing.
Dollar General continues its dedication to the growth and development of
its employees and the work force at large. In addition to the company's
ongoing reimbursement program for employees who are studying for the
General Education Development (GED) exam, the Dollar General Literacy
Foundation supports community programs nationwide that help adult GED
learners. Since 2010, the foundation has helped 180,000 individuals take
the first steps to earning their GED. For more information about job
opportunities at Dollar General, visit www.dollargeneral.com.
About Dollar General Corporation
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for
more than 70 years. With more than 10,000 stores in 40 states, Dollar
General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day!(R) by offering
life's necessities, such as food, health and beauty aids, cleaning
supplies, basic apparel, house wares and seasonal items at low everyday
prices in convenient neighborhood locations. The company has been
recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as a Best Place to Work
and by Training magazine as a Top 125 employer. The company
employs more than 90,000 people across the country and around the world.
Learn more about the Fortune 200 company and its career opportunities at www.dollargeneral.com.
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