Tuition-free college contract renewed by UPS, Louisville Metro government - Louisville Business First
Metropolitan College, an education-workforce initiative which provides debt-free college for Kentucky students working with United Parcel Service Inc., was renewed Tuesday morning.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Vice President of UPS Tracy Roberts, alongside representatives from the University of Louisville and two current UPS employees who participate in Metro College, signed a memorandum of association for the program at UPS Worldport.
“Lifelong learning is one of our city’s core values, and with programs like UPS’ Metro College, we are leading the way in preparing our young people for successful careers while building a stronger economy,” Fischer said in a press release. “Metropolitan College has had a tremendous impact on the city of Louisville, and today’s signing recognizes the value of this longstanding partnership with one of Louisville’s largest employers and the value of workforce development and post-secondary education.”
Metropolitan College, an education-workforce initiative which provides debt-free college for Kentucky students working with United Parcel Service Inc., was renewed Tuesday morning.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Vice President of UPS Tracy Roberts, alongside representatives from the University of Louisville and two current UPS employees who participate in Metro College, signed a memorandum of association for the program at UPS Worldport.
“Lifelong learning is one of our city’s core values, and with programs like UPS’ Metro College, we are leading the way in preparing our young people for successful careers while building a stronger economy,” Fischer said in a press release. “Metropolitan College has had a tremendous impact on the city of Louisville, and today’s signing recognizes the value of this longstanding partnership with one of Louisville’s largest employers and the value of workforce development and post-secondary education.”
