Chris, a Market Director working in the retail industry, worked his way up at Prime Communications, the largest AT&T authorized retailer in the United States. He now oversees 39 retail locations and 100+ employees for the company. Striving to continue moving forward, Chris understands the importance of quality education in his upward career path.

Watch this video to hear Chris share how he's earning a tuition-free degree through his employer's workforce education program, Prime Scholars.

InStride empowers students like Chris by partnering with businesses to provide credentials and degrees to their employees through top-tier universities and education. InStride enables organizations to transform their business, workforce and people.

“I want to continue growing with the company, so I think more than ever I need to continue learning. Prime Scholars is a program that provides 100 percent paid tuition. The minute I heard about it, I said I’m doing it. It’s been a great opportunity to go back to school. On my side of the family, I’ll be the first to graduate with a degree.”