Archways to Opportunity
McDonald's Corporation
Archways to Opportunity has proven successful in promoting opportunity and mobility for McDonald’s diverse employee community. Eligible after just 90 days and 15 hours a week, restaurant employees can earn a high school diploma and receive $2,500 in upfront college tuition assistance. Restaurant employees can also access free education and career advising services and the opportunity to learn English as a second language. More than 50 percent of the participants are individuals who identify as people of color and almost two-thirds of participants are women.