“They helped me learn how to lead people-they gave me the people and the management skills that I needed.” “I had people who really invested the time in me,” he says. He credits his career path and leadership style to the mentors who guided him at Walmart. “I get so excited when they're getting to the point where they're graduating… I even came up here on my day off in June to celebrate a graduation.” He encourages others at Walmart to make the most of the Live Better U program. In the meantime, he’s invested in the success of his associates as a coach. His ultimate goal is to pursue a master’s degree and study to become a physician’s assistant. The program covers education in more than 30 degree programs for hourly part-time and full-time associates who meet eligibility requirements.īrandon is studying health sciences through Purdue Global University, an online school. When the pandemic cut back on activities, Brandon decided it was time to return to school through Live Better U, which pays all college costs for qualifying associates. Over the years, he’s been promoted several times. Thankfully, I had people who supported me inside the store and outside the store also, and that really helped me grow.”īrandon was soon promoted to department manager of electronics. “I started working at Walmart, and it was my first job ever. He had just left college for financial reasons and joined Walmart as a wireless associate in electronics. It was eight years ago that Brandon’s journey with Walmart began.
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