In collaboration with national nonprofit
Education at Work, Intuit connects college students with work
opportunities in Tax and Accounting to gain experience and help pay
for college
TEMPE,
Ariz., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Education at
Work, a national work-based learning non-profit, in collaboration
with Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU), the global financial technology
platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and
Mailchimp, announce a new pilot program to help college students
gain valuable industry experience in tax, accounting, and financial
services while earning money to offset college expenses.
The initial phase of the program launches in the fall semester
of 2024 and will include up to 60 undergraduate students from
Arizona State University who will work
in flexible, part-time roles in Intuit's TurboTax business while
earning up to $5,250 in tuition
assistance. Based on job performance, the students will have the
opportunity to transition into roles in Intuit's Expert Network,
which connects tax experts with consumers and small businesses.
"The industry is seeing a critical shortage of certified tax and
accounting professionals and this new program helps us strengthen
our talent pipeline by making careers in tax and accounting
accessible and attractive to a diverse group of students," said
David Graham, senior vice president
of Intuit's Expert Network, a community of thousands of tax,
accounting, and bookkeeping professionals supporting Intuit's
customers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics research shows that a growing
economy and an increasingly complex tax and regulatory environment
will create strong demand for tax and accounting professionals,
including tax preparers and advisors. With a growing number of
seasoned professionals retiring and few young people entering the
profession, there is high demand for early career accountants and
tax preparers and advisors. Additionally, the accountant role is
the second most-posted on Handshake, the early career recruiting
platform that specializes in job placement for college
students.
"For too many college students, work is more of a burden than it
is a benefit. We're transforming this outdated model by offering
students career opportunities that are not only financially
lucrative but also professionally impactful," said Jane Swift, president of Education at Work, who
rose to become governor of Massachusetts and was a college student who
received Pell Grants, state and federal financial aid and worked
throughout her four-years in college. "Our goal is to help
companies like Intuit meet critical business needs by building a
college-to-career talent pipeline while simultaneously helping
students gain the practical experience and professional networks
they need to thrive in the workforce."
This program builds on more than a decade of Education at Work's
campus-based partnerships with public universities, including
Arizona State University and the
University of Texas at El Paso. Since
its inception in 2012, Education at Work has awarded over
$107 million in combined wages and
tuition assistance to nearly 8,000 students nationwide.
Participating students are 25% more likely to graduate from their
institution and to do so with 40% less student debt in comparison
to their institutional peers. 75% of the participating students
identify as students of color and 50% are first generation college
graduates.
Students can apply for opportunities with Education at Work and
Intuit at eaw.org/students/
About Education at Work: Founded in 2012, Education at
Work (EAW) is a national work-based learning nonprofit that helps
businesses tap into a collegiate workforce to fill immediate
business needs while developing a pipeline of diverse, early career
talent. EAW helps students secure a high-quality first job after
graduation by connecting them with flexible, paid employment
opportunities with major companies, enabling them to develop
in-demand skills and professional connections while earning money
to fund the cost of higher education. To learn more, visit
educationatwork.org or connect with us on social media:
LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.
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