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CBS News
16-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
McDonald's to hire nearly 4,000 workers across Maryland
McDonald's plans to hire nearly 4,000 workers across Maryland as part of a new partnership with the state government, Gov. Wes Moore announce Thursday alongside McDonald's owners and operators. The announcement coincides with the 10th anniversary of McDonald's Archways to Opportunity education program, which Moore said has helped over 1,000 Marylanders advance their education and careers since its launch. "We are thrilled to be partnering with McDonald's to bring nearly 4,000 new jobs to Maryland," Moore said. "In partnership with the Archways to Opportunity program, we are creating pathways to work, wages, and wealth by helping Marylanders not only gain employment, but also gain new skills during their employment." McDonald's economic footprint in Maryland McDonald's supports more than 24,000 jobs statewide, according to the governor's office. The company generates over $550 million in tax revenue across all levels of government. The governor said nearly 75% of Maryland McDonald's restaurants are minority or women owned and operated. The governor said the partnership will contribute to Maryland's low unemployment and rapid job growth. What is the Archways to Opportunity program? The Archways to Opportunity provides education benefits to McDonald's restaurant employees. Workers can earn a high school diploma, take English as a Second Language classes, and receive tuition assistance. The program also offers apprenticeship opportunities and free educational and career guidance. McDonald's tuition assistance can be used at any accredited institution for any program, including vocational training. More than $3.1 million in tuition assistance has been disbursed in Maryland. How does this fit into Moore's economic strategy? Moore has previously said that his goal to incentivize businesses to come to Maryland. In an interview with WJZ in January, Moore said he aims to make it easier for companies to establish themselves and grow within the state. The governor also announced $750 million in investments for Maryland, including $128 million in targeted spending for key industries. His strategy focuses primarily on life sciences, defense technology, and innovation sectors.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
McDonald's plans to hire 375,000 US workers this summer
By McDonald's will hire 375,000 Americans this summer, it's biggest jobs push since 2020. The fast food chain outlined the plans this week in Ohio at an event attended by President Donald Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The hiring wave will span McDonald's more than 13,000 US locations and comes as the chain prepares to open 900 new restaurants by the end of 2027. 'McDonald's is sparking a ripple effect of prosperity for our workers, communities and the economy,' DeRemer said. 'By expanding their workforce, the corporation will be driving investment and setting the standard for industry growth, whether as a launch pad for a different career or as a ladder for internal achievements.' The company is already one of the nation's largest employers, with roughly one in eight Americans having worked under the Golden Arches at some point. 'If you wear a uniform on the front lines of McDonald's restaurants, you gain a level of professionalism you might not elsewhere,' said McDonald's US president Joe Erlinger (pictured). The news comes after warnings that tariffs might cause Big Macs to get dearer. Besides the employment increase, McDonald's and Chavez-DeRemer (pictured) celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the company's Archways to Opportunity' program. The program is designed to provide tuition assistance to employees and help them achieve education goals. It has helped over 90,000 employees and invested over $240 million into the program since its launch. The US Labor Secretary expressed her joy for the program and explained how it helps in ensuring a successful workforce. 'Opportunities to upscale the American workforce are more widespread and accessible, which gives their strong team of 800,000 employees an incredible sense of economic mobility,' she said. 'These initiatives are imperative for getting our workers ready to fill the jobs that President Trump is creating through policies that put the American worker first.' Chavez-DeRemer continued by revealing almost 500,000 jobs were created since Trump was reelected. 'Investments like the ones we're celebrating today add momentum to our job market and help create a more capable workforce to fill those new roles,' Chavez-DeRemer said. The plan to boost sales includes keeping its popular $5 Meal Deal going until December at least. The deal was one of the many offers that are part of the highly competitive value meal wars. Erlinger believes the overall hiring plan is a 'win-win' for the company as it can make it more competitive while 'positively impacting the economic and social conditions of the communities.' Want more stories like this from the Daily Mail? Visit our profile page and hit the follow button above for more of the news you need.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
McDonald's to hire 375,000 as it rolls out 900 new US restaurants
McDonald's will hire 375,000 Americans this summer, it's biggest jobs push since 2020. The fast food chain outlined the plans this week in Ohio at an event attended by President Donald Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The hiring wave will span McDonald's more than 13,000 US locations and comes as the chain prepares to open 900 new restaurants by the end of 2027. 'McDonald's is sparking a ripple effect of prosperity for our workers, communities and the economy,' DeRemer said. 'By expanding their workforce, the corporation will be driving investment and setting the standard for industry growth, whether as a launch pad for a different career or as a ladder for internal achievements.' The company is already one of the nation's largest employers, with roughly one in eight Americans having worked under the Golden Arches at some point. 'If you wear a uniform on the front lines of McDonald's restaurants, you gain a level of professionalism you might not elsewhere,' said McDonald's US president Joe Erlinger. The news comes after warnings that tariffs might cause Big Macs to get dearer. Besides the employment increase, McDonald's and Chavez-DeRemer celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the company's Archways to Opportunity' program. The program is designed to provide tuition assistance to employees and help them achieve education goals. It has helped over 90,000 employees and invested over $240 million into the program since its launch. The US Labor Secretary expressed her joy for the program and explained how it helps in ensuring a successful workforce. 'Opportunities to upscale the American workforce are more widespread and accessible, which gives their strong team of 800,000 employees an incredible sense of economic mobility,' she said. 'These initiatives are imperative for getting our workers ready to fill the jobs that President Trump is creating through policies that put the American worker first.' Chavez-DeRemer continued by revealing almost 500,000 jobs were created since Trump was reelected. 'Investments like the ones we're celebrating today add momentum to our job market and help create a more capable workforce to fill those new roles,' Chavez-DeRemer said. Trump has expressed his love for McDonald's multiple times, and even manned the drive-thru at a restaurant last year. However, it has suffered multiple hardships, including sales drops and a massive E Coli outbreak. The company's sales drops have worsened, and its 3.6 percent sales drop was its biggest loss since 2020. The plan to boost sales includes keeping its popular $5 Meal Deal going until December at least. The deal was one of the many offers that are part of the highly competitive value meal wars. Erlinger believes the overall hiring plan is a 'win-win' for the company as it can make it more competitive while 'positively impacting the economic and social conditions of the communities.'
Forbes
13-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How McDonald's Uses Upskilling To Invest in Its Workforce
Help wanted. Whether you live on the East Coast, West Coast, or somewhere in between, chances are your local McDonald's is hiring. In one of its biggest hiring blitzes in years, the Golden Arches and its franchisees are planning to hire up to 375,000 new workers nationwide this summer. That means more meaningful job opportunities in thousands of local communities. It also creates a chance for restaurant employees to build their version of the American Dream by tapping into McDonald's educational and developmental benefits like Archways to Opportunity. The program has provided access to education for more than 90,000 restaurant employees, awarding more than $240 million in high school and college tuition assistance over the past decade. Archways to Opportunity participant Charletta Thomas. By participating in McDonald's Archways to Opportunity program, franchise crew members can earn a paycheck while building the skills to achieve their own personal American Dream. Archways to Opportunity — which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year — offers the flexibility, guidance, and confidence McDonald's crew members need to make their dreams a reality while still earning a paycheck. Participants can use the program to earn a high school diploma, work toward a college degree, enroll in training and certificate programs at accredited schools, or improve their English skills. And the program has helped the company, too — by developing a skilled workforce and retaining loyal and engaged employees. When Life Gets in the Way, Archways to Opportunity Offers Financing, Flexibility, and More In a world where limited pathways to training and education can inhibit economic mobility and access to fulfilling careers, McDonald's and its participating franchisees recognize the need to step up and offer solutions. Before launching the Archways to Opportunity program in 2015, the company conducted a survey to understand restaurant employees' goals and aspirations. Some crew members said they wanted to finish high school, while others wanted to pursue further education and training or explore career opportunities in various industries. But a few things were keeping restaurant employees from their dreams, including money, time, and lack of information about their options. From those conversations, Archways to Opportunity was born. 'For the last decade, we've seen the benefits of Archways to Opportunity, with crew members growing their career within the Golden Arches or following a passion in another field,' said Lisa Schumacher, director of education strategies and workforce policy at McDonald's. 'As demonstrated by the fact that 1 in 8 Americans have worked at a McDonald's, our sheer size and reach gives us and franchisees the unique opportunity to upskill restaurant employees and change the conversation around the kind of impact a first job can make on someone's future. McDonald's crew members are given the tools to develop the foundational skills that they can take with them anywhere.' McDonald's golden arches are a mainstay in communities around the country. The company's Archways to Opportunities program invests in people by providing access to support for education, training, and career coaching. This innovative model of tuition assistance helps crew members pay for college courses at a two- or four-year public or private college or university, a business, technical or vocational school, or graduate or postgraduate school. McDonald's crew members and their families can also access free education and career coaching. 'Our biggest differentiator is the power of choice we give restaurant employees,' added Schumacher, who helped create and launch the program. 'While we have specific no- and low-cost degree partners, such as Colorado Technical University and Western Governors University, as well as a partner [Career Online High School] employees can leverage to get their high school diploma, we recognize that many want to pursue education most when it is in their backyard.' For Crew Members, Archways Unlocks Potential by Unleashing Confidence In anticipation of the 10th anniversary of Archways to Opportunity, McDonald's conducted a new survey of more than 500 former and current participants to better understand how the program had changed their lives by unlocking new opportunities for them and their families. Nearly half of participants who earned a college degree were first-generation college students. Two-thirds said the program helped them discover a new passion or interest, while 3 in 4 said the program helped them pursue a career in a new field or industry, such as health care, education, or business. Just as important, Archways participants also said the program restored their belief in themselves. Nearly 9 in 10 participants who were surveyed said the program gave them greater confidence in their skills and abilities. That is due, in large part, to the overwhelming support of McDonald's franchisees. These franchisees not only invest time and money to ensure educational and training resources are available — they also provide flexibility and support that allows participants to thrive. McDonald's Archways to Opportunities participants say the program helped them gain confidence, find new passions and interests, and pursue fulfilling careers. 'The encouragement, having someone to believe in [me] did more for me than I can explain,' said Danielle Moody, a former McDonald's crew member from Tucson, Arizona. Danielle, who used support from Archways to Opportunity to help pursue her career dreams, is now an environmental engineer. 'It was more than a check to pay for my diploma. It was a team of people who were rooting for me.' Aaron Stout, who used Archways to help pay for a college degree and to determine what major was right for him, agrees. 'It changed my life,' he said. 'Thanks to Archways, I'm now launched into a successful corporate career.' Stout said that when he became a general manager, he used Archways as a retention tool. The program also helped Stout get a certification in human resources management. He is now a compensation analyst at a technology company but continues to share his story and explain how working at McDonald's can help individuals find and prepare for their dream career. Archways to Opportunity Inspires Loyalty and Helps Recruitment Efforts In an industry with such high turnover, McDonald's does not worry that offering an on-ramp to training and education will cause workers to leave. According to the McDonald's survey of Archways participants, 3 in 4 stayed longer at McDonald's because of the program, with more than half saying they stayed more than two years after participating in the program. Other Archways to Opportunity participants have said they recommend employment at McDonald's to friends and family solely because of the program. After getting both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree through Archways to Opportunity, AleeSha Jennings continues to work in McDonald's management. 'I've worked for a lot of companies, and the government, and I can say, I've never had this many opportunities until I started working for McDonald's,' Jennings said. A more engaged workforce leads to other important outcomes for businesses: Gallup has found engagement improves workplace safety, product quality, and profitability. Programs like Archways to Opportunity also lift entire communities and boost a corporation's overall reputation. 'McDonald's is unique from an employee training perspective,' said Maria Flynn, CEO of Jobs for the Future, a McDonald's partner and national nonprofit focused on transforming U.S. education and workforce systems. 'Their strategy to invest in people, ensuring they have the option of either moving up or moving on, plays a clear role in the talent development of the regional labor market. It also contributes to the broader local economy.' An Employer Model for Changing Lives and Changing Communities Untapped potential should make employers uncomfortable. In a rapidly changing economy, leaving talent on the sidelines will reduce productivity and profitability. It also can have tangible negative effects on American families. With support from their employers to address education and training barriers like awareness, cost, and time, many Americans would leap at the chance to improve their skillsets so they can find fulfilling careers. By going beyond tuition assistance for more than just traditional postsecondary education pathways, McDonald's offers a model employers can use to tap a rich well of talent. McDonald's is just one company taking critical steps to create meaningful career pathways for employees, but the results speak for themselves. Programs like these create more opportunities for workers and increase retention, engagement, and productivity. The Golden Arches hopes other companies will take note and follow.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
With help from Trump admin, McDonald's announces massive hiring drive
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — State and federal leaders met at a central Ohio McDonald's to announce one of the company's largest hiring pushes in years. According to McDonald's leadership, plans are to hire up to 375,000 restaurant employees across the country this summer, including 20,000 in Ohio. Leaders also talked about the company's tuition assistance program and how it can help strengthen the workforce. Oil spill cleanup underway at Quarry Trail park 'For us, investing in our workforce is a win-win,' McDonald's U.S. President Joe Erlinger said. For 10 years, the Archways to Opportunity has offered educational programs to employees, helping them earn a high school diploma, get money to help pay for college and to receive free educational and career advising services. Anamaria Monterroso, an eight-year McDonald's employee who has worked her way up the ranks to human resources management, said the program will allow her to be the first in her family to graduate from college. Ohio State women's basketball coach charged with OVI 'Just because you work in fast food doesn't mean your dreams end there,' Monterroso said. 'My dream was to work at a higher level, and I'm here. Anything's possible. I'm proof of that.' This program has helped more than 90,000 restaurant employees further their educational and career goals. It's also provided more than $200 million in tuition assistance. 'These initiatives are imperative for getting our workers ready to fill the jobs that President Trump is creating through policies that put the American worker first,' U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said at the event. This announcement comes as the Trump administration is pushing companies to invest more in the United States. According to Chavez, 177,000 jobs were added last month, which she said brings the total number of jobs created this year to nearly 500,000. OSU looking for those with early Alzheimer's to participate in study 'Investments like the ones we're celebrating today add momentum to our job market and help create a more capable workforce to fill those new roles,' she said. Ohio is home to more than 650 McDonald's restaurants. Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel has been tasked with focusing on education and workforce development by his boss, Gov. Mike DeWine. Because of that, he welcomes the news of adding more than 20,000 jobs in Ohio. According to Tressel, the state needs every type of job. Program gives Columbus police recruits exposure to community 'These jobs are a great experience to learn how to deal with people, to learn how to deal with chaos, at times, if it's noon lunch hour,' Tressel said. 'I've got a lot of friends who have gone on and done extraordinary things. This is where they started.' When asked if an employee can live off an entry-level job at McDonald's, Tressel said that he knows a lot of people can get a lot of experience working at McDonald's and work their way up to management-level positions. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
