Education

From providing educational opportunities to supporting volunteerism and making donations, we are proud of our ongoing philanthropic efforts in building better communities. We offer multiple tuition assistance and scholarship programs for students within our extended family, an effort that aligns with our dedication to promoting access to higher education.

1000

Students Supported

through our Inspired Pathways program

862

in Education Support

*excluding Inspired Pathways

Inspired Pathways

Our groundbreaking Inspired Pathways program provides the opportunity of a free two-year college education to the dependent children of our team members. This monumental program helps many first-generation college students.

We welcomed our first class of Inspired Pathways students for the 2021-2022 academic year and have since served over 1,000 students through tuition reimbursement, advising sessions and workshops.

Workforce Edge Education Resources

We expanded our leading programs to help eligible team members gain access to several debt-free education opportunities. We are partnering with Workforce Edge, a complete employee education management platform powered by Strategic Education, Inc., on this benefits expansion.

Hands-on Education

In Brazil, Cidade do Sol, maker of the famous Ceratti^® brand, has partnered with the Itacolomi Institute since 2008 to pave the way for over 100 primary school students’ learning and professional development in the food industry. By offering part-time internships, the brand creates hands-on work experience for students while they complete their high school education. In 2022, we had 20 apprentices who worked with us in various areas.

Hormel Heroes Scholarships

Hormel Foods created the Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program to support students with military backgrounds who are pursuing careers in culinary arts or a program related to foodservice management. The program is administered by the National Restaurant Educational Foundation. In 2022, we awarded two $10,000 scholarships.

Undergraduate College Scholarships

For the 56th consecutive year, Hormel Foods awarded 11 undergraduate college scholarships to children of full-time, retired and deceased team members of Hormel Foods and its subsidiaries. We fund talented students through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, helping those who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, exemplary leadership qualities and significant involvement in extracurricular activities pursue post-secondary education at accredited academic institutions. Recipients of this program are awarded $2,000 per year for four years toward their college degree. Find more information about our 2022 undergraduate college scholarship winners here.

For the 56th consecutive year, Hormel Foods awarded 11 undergraduate college scholarships to children of full-time, retired and deceased team members of Hormel Foods and its subsidiaries. We fund talented students through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, helping those who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, exemplary leadership qualities and significant involvement in extracurricular activities pursue post-secondary education at accredited academic institutions. Recipients of this program are awarded $2,000 per year for four years toward their college degree. For more information about our 2022 undergraduate college scholarship winners, please visit our press release.

To read more about scholarships and education support, view the philanthropy section of our global impact report.

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