We recently connected with mothers across Amazon who are pivoting into new careers, pursuing higher education, or taking on other challenges with help from our free upskilling programs. Like Ana Rojos, a 51-year-old mom of three who wanted to pursue a technology degree, but wanted to get her high school diploma first, or Kerri-Leigh Grady an apprentice who hopes to help other military parents and spouses continue their careers. We wanted to learn what inspired them to enroll in the programs and where they are now.
In addition to offering competitive benefits and paid parental leave, Amazon supports working parents and other employees with free upskilling benefits like Career Choice. The program offers employees access to prepaid college tuition and high school diploma and GED programs, English language courses, and industry certifications. Amazon also offers paid apprenticeships and free skills-training courses through other upskilling programs.
Here are five mothers who recently took part in one of these programs—and their advice for fellow moms in the workforce.
In addition to offering competitive benefits and paid parental leave, Amazon supports working parents and other employees with free upskilling benefits like Career Choice. The program offers employees access to prepaid college tuition and high school diploma and GED programs, English language courses, and industry certifications. Amazon also offers paid apprenticeships and free skills-training courses through other upskilling programs.
Here are five mothers who recently took part in one of these programs—and their advice for fellow moms in the workforce.