For Immediate Release
Contact: Katie Glass, Executive Director of Marketing/Public Information Officer
Phone: 608.822.2411
Mail: 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809
Date of Release: August 26, 2016
Increased benefits for Southwest Tech Employees at Franklin University
Franklin University and the Tri County Human Resource Association partnership provides benefits for Southwest Tech employees
Fennimore -For Immediate Release
Organization: Franklin University
Contact: Sherry Mercurio, Director of Communications Phone: 614.797.4700 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu Mail: 201 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 Date: August 2, 2016
Columbus, OH and Platteville, WI —Franklin University is pleased to announce its new Education Partnership with the Tri County Human Resource Association, Inc. in Platteville, WI. (TCHRA). Through this new partnership, members of TCHRA have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals through an agreement that provides tuition benefits through Franklin University. When coupled with the Franklin University/Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Southwest Tech) partnership, this new offering provides a flexible and affordable pathway for individuals to complete advanced degrees in a variety of fields.
Danielle Bonin, President of the TCHRA board is excited to launch the partnership. “This partnership opens doors for our members,” said Bonin. “Franklin University has a lot to offer the TCHRA, especially through its articulation agreement and class offerings at Southwest Tech. The TCHRA is committed to offering educational options for its members to promote their self-development and this program definitely fits the mold.”
Mindy Johnson, Community College Regional Manager of Franklin University’s Southwest Wisconsin region, welcomes the members of TCHRA to the growing list of Southwest Wisconsin’s organizations involved in Franklin’s partnership program. “By taking advantage of this opportunity to partner with Franklin, the leadership of TCHRA has demonstrated a commitment to expanding educational and professional development opportunities” said Johnson. “The Tri County Human Resource Association is dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards while serving its members and the community.”
Quickly gaining attention across the Southwest Wisconsin area, the initiative is recognized as an opportunity for employers and organizations dedicated to the professional development of their constituents. The program empowers organizations to provide a high-quality, high-value education options by incorporating course offerings at Southwest Tech and Franklin University to their constituents at no cost to organizations. Organizations and their employees, who are active members of the TCHRA, are eligible to participate in the program and receive the tuition benefit. An active list of members can be found at: http://tricountyhra.com/members.html
About Tri County Human Resource Association, Inc. Tri County Human Resource Association, Inc. was formed for area professionals to discuss and learn more about Human Resource topics that affect every kind of business. Our goal is to provide opportunities for education and networking on HR topics.
About Franklin University Founded in 1902, Franklin University is one of the leading and most experienced educators of adult students. Annually, nearly 10,000 students attend Franklin, through its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, two central Ohio locations, in Beavercreek, at co-locations across Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and online. Franklin offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs (including the new applied doctorate offerings) and graduates more than 1,500 students annually. The University’s MBA program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe and the Middle East. Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at www.franklin.edu.
Franklin University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Pictured left to right: Allison Leitzinger (TCHRA Vice President), Danielle Bonin (TCHRA President), and Mindy Johnson (Franklin Community College Regional Manager).
