WorkJam Partners in the RISE Up Program with NRF Foundation
MONTREAL. January 16, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WorkJam, the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, today announced that it has partnered with the NRF Foundation to support the nonprofit organization’s RISE Up employee training and credentialing program. WorkJam will partner with the NRF Foundation to help raise frontline workers in the retail sector by strengthening the RISE up curriculum. The RISE Up curriculum focuses primarily on the skills and knowledge required for critical frontline jobs. WorkJam will help develop new content that highlights the rewards, career opportunities, and other aspects of the retail jobs they enjoy most.
“WorkJam’s overarching mission is to empower frontline employees with digital tools, training and technology that make their work and personal lives better,” said Steven Kramer, CEO of WorkJam. “As part of that mission, we’re honored to partner with the NRF Foundation to support the RISE Up program and help improve the frontline worker experience. We’re confident the new content developed under this partnership will help positively influence the academic and professional careers of frontline associates across the country.”
RISE up was created in collaboration with more than 20 retail stores. The program teaches you employability skills to work in retail, including customer service, inventory and supply chain management and retail business operations. Nearly twenty state departments of education accept industry-recognized credentials. This curriculum and exam builds workplace readiness. More than 1500 training partners are part of the NRF Foundation, which has helped over 500,000 people achieve RISE up credentials.
Adam Lukoskie is the Executive Director of NRF Foundation. He stated, “The retail industry changes constantly and that is exactly why we partner with organizations such as WorkJam to further enhance the RISE Up curriculum. Offering invaluable real-world experiences, in an educational format,,” “Incorporating real frontline associates’ voices helps us continue to offer the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in retail jobs and other related fields.”
WorkJam, the digital frontline workplace that empowers retailers and other businesses to manage their frontline workers to increase productivity, engagement, and retention, is the best. The solution is the only one on the market that offers tools for all four key areas where retail companies need to empower their frontline employees—scheduling, communications, task management and training—in a single app.
About WorkJam
WorkJam was created in 2014 to improve lives of frontline workers. As the world’s leading digital frontline workplace, WorkJam combines communication, task management, scheduling tools, learning, and more – all on one app. This is the only unified and complete system that can revolutionize how HQs and frontline workers work together. It increases efficiency and productivity. The app is available in over 45 languages, with inline translations. This helps organizations to bridge language barriers and create an inclusive workplace. WorkJam introduces Total Workforce Orchestration®. For more information, visit WorkJam.com.
About the NRF
The National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. NRF, based in Washington, D.C., empowers the sector that fuels the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $3.9 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs — 52 million working Americans. NRF has been an advocate for all retailers and every job in retail for over 100 years. It educates, inspires, and communicates the incredible impact that retail has on local economies and communities around the world. nrf.com
About NRF Foundation
The NRF Foundation offers the resources and skills needed to make a difference in your life. As NRF’s nonprofit 501(c)(3), we connect people to an industry that’s a great place to start and a great place to grow. We all work together to build better lives for people and stronger communities. nrffoundation.org
Visit businesswire.com to see the source version https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230116005437/en/
Contacts
Media:
Alissa Heumann
Berns Communications Group
[email protected]