Cardinal IG Partners With Trine to Add Education Options
Cardinal IG of Fremont is adding professional development and educational opportunities to its employee benefits through a partnership with Trine University. Through the partnership, Cardinal says its employees will have free or low-cost access to nine TrineOnline associate and bachelor degree programs.
Cardinal says employees have access to tutoring, as well as Trine’s academic and financial aid services. Employees can also access more than 45 courses using open education resources, which eliminate textbook and materials costs.
“The pursuit of excellence doesn’t end on the plant floor or in our products, but rather carries over into the lives of every member of our team,” said Plant Manager Mike Connell. “To be able to provide the benefit of free or low-cost educational opportunities as part of our employment benefits package truly aligns with our values and mission.”
As part of the program, Cardinal says employees will be eligible to receive up to 90 education transfer credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree program. The program allows degree completion in shorter time frames with reduced costs.
“Cardinal IG – Fremont has contributed to the economy in Steuben County for more than two decades, and we are proud to partner with the company in order to enhance that contribution,” said Dr. Earl Brooks, Trine University president. “As Cardinal IG looks ahead to continued growth, we will help equip its employees to take advantage of the opportunities offered by continued evolution in manufacturing practices.”
Trine is expected to continue to offer Cardinal IG free access to job posting and recruitment opportunities with current Trine students and alumni. Cardinal IG – Fremont will also work with Trine innovation 1 in a program providing marketing and expansion strategies, assistance with new products, and improvements to current processes or products.