If your company offers tuition assistance, you have more than a perk — you have an opportunity. Across Idaho, more employers, like Micron, City of Boise, ICCU, HP, Simplot and more, are encouraging their teams to go back to school and are investing in education to help them do it.
For you, that means the chance to finish what you started, grow your skills or take the next step in your career with support from both your employer and Boise State Online.
Why your employer invests in your education
You might wonder why companies are willing to pay for employees to earn degrees or certificates. For many Idaho employers, the answer is simple: education strengthens the entire workforce. When you take advantage of your tuition benefit, you’re not only advancing your own goals — you’re helping your organization thrive.
Here’s what education means to your employer:
- Retaining valuable employees who feel supported and motivated, in fact 94% of workers would stay longer at a company that invested in their education
- Closing skills gaps that can hold back business growth
- Preparing team members for roles that require advanced training or credentials
- Building leaders from within, instead of hiring from outside
When you choose to continue your education, your employer sees it as a win for both you and the company.
What employers notice in online graduates
Balancing work, school and life is no small task. Employers recognize that employees who complete online degrees bring unique strengths to the workplace. By going back to school, you’re showing qualities like:
- Commitment and perseverance as you manage multiple responsibilities
- Time management and problem-solving skills that transfer directly to your job
- Adaptability and digital fluency that are vital in today’s workplace
- Leadership potential, because choosing to pursue education signals initiative and ambition
These are the very traits that make you stand out as a stronger employee and future leader.
A student success story
Many employees in Idaho are already utilizing their tuition benefits to advance in their careers. Jana Richens, a cybersecurity professional at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), chose Boise State’s online Bachelor of Cyber Operations and Resilience to finish her degree while continuing to work full-time.
She discovered that the flexibility of online learning made it possible to balance her career, education and personal life. “I knew that everything I was learning I’d be able to put to use in my career or my future career,” Richens said.
Boise State Online’s role in helping returning students
Going back to school is a big decision, but you don’t have to do it alone. Boise State Online designs programs for working adults like you who want to build their future without pausing their career. With flexible, fully online programs and support from dedicated success coaches, you’ll have the resources you need from day one through graduation.
When you use your tuition benefit, you’re not just taking advantage of a company perk — you’re investing in yourself, which your employer values and supports. Boise State Online is here to help you take that next step.
Learn more about Boise State Online
Boise State Online offers 100+ online programs and 900+ unique online courses to help you make your educational dreams a reality — and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re exploring if an online program is right for you or need help transferring credits, connecting with a student success coach is the perfect first step.
Ready to learn more? Attend one of our online information sessions or contact a student success coach today.