College degrees and graduate-level certificates increase opportunities for career advancement at leading hospitality group

SAN ANTONIO - Aug. 7, 2024 - PRLog -- Pearson Accelerated Pathways and Pyramid Global Hospitality are expanding their partnership to provide Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and graduate certificate opportunities to Pyramid associates. Building on existing education benefits such as the GED credential and the Associate's degree pathway, Pyramid can now empower even more team members at multiple levels of experience to continue their education and career advancement.

"At Pyramid Global Hospitality, our people drive our record-breaking success through their hard work and dedication. We are proud to support professional development through education benefits with Pearson Accelerated Pathways. As our associates advance in their careers, we all benefit from the positive cycle of growth." — Calvin Banks, Sr. Vice President of People Development and Culture, Pyramid Global Hospitality.

Pyramid's organizational culture has always included a strong focus on its people. The company seeks innovative ways to upskill and engage associates throughout their careers. Graduate certificates will help team members gain knowledge quickly and apply new skills at work right away, benefiting the company's growth as well.

"We are excited to bring the established relationships between Pearson Accelerated Pathways and university partners for Pyramid associates to take advantage of college degree paths while saving time and resources. With advising including throughout, learners are setup for success and stay engaged from start to finish." — Vicki Greene, President of GED Testing Service and SVP Workforce Skills.

With this expansion on the partnership with Accelerated Pathways, Pyramid is able to offer a truly holistic educational experience for all team members. In addition to Pearson's proprietary Global Digital Classroom platform for Bachelor's courses and current GED and Associate's degree options, associates can take their education to the next level with career-focused graduate certificates and Master's degree paths. The flexibility of online programs and dedication from advisors and instructors make for a motivating experience that increases knowledge and engagement. Associates appreciate the unprecedented opportunities that Pyramid offers, and the company can count on higher retention rates with skilled talent from within.