For the first time in Ontario, McDonald’s employees can now receive credits towards a college business diploma, thanks to a new agreement between Colleges Ontario and McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada.
The agreement will create a province-wide partnership with McDonald’s to establish a prior-learning recognition system.
McDonald’s employees, who have completed specific McDonald’s training, will be eligible to for the equivalent of a first-year credit for a business or business administration program at one of 24 public colleges in Ontario. This may lead to significant cost-savings for eligible employees by reducing the number of courses and time required to earn a diploma – with potential savings of up to $4,500.
“This is a win-win program for everyone,” said Mary O’Farrell-Bowers, Canadore College’s vice-president of academic. “Today’s students work very hard on multiple fronts, from getting good grades to concurrently working to afford a postsecondary education. For learners who have worked at one of our five regional McDonald’s restaurants, Canadore is pleased to now be able to recognize their training, commitment, dedication and experience towards a formal provincial credential.”
The program is now available for McDonald’s employees across Ontario.
