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support for employees who are seeking the credential. The The League values its association with the WAFC and
Walmart Brighter Futures 3.0 cohort of 12 colleges is currently applauds the RMC program, which was recognized by the
expanding the footprint of the RMC and recruiting more retail White House in 2015 as a tool to build education depth in retail
sector employers to the initiative. and help “upskill the nation.”
With its primary mission to provide educational and leadership For more information about the Walmart Brighter Futures 3.0
opportunities for food industry associates, the League and project, visit www.league.org/wbf3.
colleges participating in Walmart Brighter Futures 3.0 have
found the optimal industry partner. The expertise that the
WAFC’s RMC Director brings to the table is critical to the
project’s success. Since the inception of the RMC in 1999,
Cherie Phipps has partnered with over 150 community
advance the program in the retail grocery industry. WAFC’s
commitment to community colleges is evidenced by its choice
colleges and has worked with WAFC-member employers to
to partner exclusively with these institutions because of their
accessibility, affordability, and scalability. As a result of Phipps’s
efforts, industry and employer engagement and support are
contributing to the success of participating students.
Andrew Meyer is Vice President, Workforce Development,
League for Innovation in the Community College.
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