Fayetteville Technical Community College has been selected as a partner in Amazon’s Career Choice education program, which provides Amazon's hourly employees with opportunities to earn college credits, industry certificates and skills training for career success.

“Fayetteville Technical Community College’s selection for Amazon's Career Choice program highlights the tremendous value of two-year degrees and short-term, industry-recognized credentials in today’s dynamic job market,” FTCC Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Dr. Tiffany Watts said in a press release. “We are profoundly grateful for the opportunity to support the career and educational aspirations of Amazon employees through this transformative partnership.”

FTCC’s partnership with Amazon’s Career Choice comes on the cusp of the opening of Amazon’s facility in Fayetteville. The center, located on Bragg Boulevard, is expected to employ more than 1,000 employees for the retail and technology giant.

Amazon’s Career Choice is divided into four tracks — Foundations, which includes foundational skills such as English language proficiency and high school diploma/GED programs; Pathways, for industry-focused skills for high-demand job fields such as healthcare, transportation, technology, and more; College, for employees to earn credits towards college degrees or certificates; and Coaching, a partnership with Kaplan for employees seeking career coaching and college advising.

Career Choice’s Pathways program pairs perfectly with FTCC’s offerings of accelerated, specialized industry training courses.

“At FTCC, our focus on hands-on, industry-relevant training provides a fast track to success, offering a cost-effective alternative to a traditional four-year degree,” Watts said in a press release. “Through this program, Amazon employees will have the opportunity to gain the skills and credentials they need to advance their careers, all while benefiting from flexible, affordable education options.”

The partnership includes opportunities for students to receive prepaid tuition and reimbursement of books and fees.

More than 600 partners have joined Amazon’s Career Choice education network worldwide since the program’s start in 2012, and to date more than 200,000 employees have participated in Career Choice.