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Johnson & Wales University Collaborates with Bloomin' Brands for Culinary Education Program

Employees of the worldwide dining conglomerate Bloomin' Brands, which operates Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, will now have the opportunity for a reduced-cost college education, thanks to a fresh alliance with Johnson &...

Employees of the global restaurant organization, Bloomin' Brands, which includes Outback...
Employees of the global restaurant organization, Bloomin' Brands, which includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, will now have the opportunity for more affordable higher education via a newly forged alliance with Johnson & Wales University.

Johnson & Wales University Collaborates with Bloomin' Brands for Culinary Education Program

Bloomin' Brands, Inc., that's known for brands like Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Johnson & Wales University, a global leader in hospitality education, have forged a partnership that's all about making higher learning more achievable for Bloomin' Brands' staff.

With over 90,000 employees, Bloomin' Brands was on a mission to make college education affordable and accessible for their team. Guess who they reached out to? Yep, Johnson & Wales University. Pablo Brizi, Bloomin' Brands' Chief Human Resources Officer, said it best, "We're proud to help our Team Members grow, not just in their careers, but in their personal lives too."

Here's the grub on the partnership:

  • Kicking off in August 2018 and applicable to all Bloomin' Brands employees, the partnership offers a sweet deal on tuition.
  • If employees want to seize the opportunity, they need to apply and mention "Bloomin' Brands" in the company section. To confirm the discount, they'll verify employment with the company.
  • Employees score a discount on all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Johnson & Wales University, both online and at their Providence Campus. This includes courses in culinary arts, business, technology, human resources, and health science.

Cindy Parker, Ed.D., Vice President of Johnson & Wales University Online, shared her excitement, "We're renowned for our academic programs in food and hospitality – now employees worldwide can join our learning community."

Interested in forming a Corporate Educational Partnership with Johnson & Wales University? Contact Angelo Pitassi '03 MBA at 401-598-5243 or [email protected] to learn more!

  1. Bloomin' Brands, well-known for chains like Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's Italian Grill, collaborated with Johnson & Wales University in August 2018 to make higher education more accessible for their staff.
  2. As part of this partnership, Bloomin' Brands' employees qualify for reduced tuition on undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, culinary arts, technology, human resources, health science, and others, both online and at the Providence Campus.
  3. To avail of the discount, employees must apply and mention 'Bloomin' Brands' in the company section, confirming their employment with the company.
  4. This partnership, which aims to facilitate education and self-development, aligns with Bloomin' Brands' mission to help their team grow, both professionally and personally.
  5. Johnson & Wales University, renowned for its academic programs in food and hospitality, welcomes employees worldwide to join their learning community, expanding their reach through online education and corporate educational partnerships.

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