Herschend Enterprises Launches New Education Opportunity For Employees

As Silver Dollar City attractions prepare for their annual Job Fair this weekend, a new benefit program is being made available to employees through SDC's Parent Company Herschend Enterprises.

"Herschend's Grow U" will offer all eligible seasonal, part-time, and full-time employees and hosts through a partnership with Guild's Learning Marketplace the opportunity to earn degrees and advance their education free of charge. The program officially launches on February 24 through all of their properties across the country. 

It is an additional benefit to those already provided to their employees with the opportunity to get a job through the local properties available through the Job Fair which is this Friday and Saturday. 

An interview with Herschend Family Entertainment's Deanna Partridge about the programs along with the full release on Hersched's Grow U and the Job Fair is below:

Today, Herschend Enterprises, Silver Dollar City’s parent company and the nation’s largest privately-owned themed attractions corporation, announced it will cover 100% of tuition, fees and books for all 11,000 employees who choose to pursue further education. The significant investment in employee education will be made through Herschend’s GROW U. The program aims to make it exponentially easier for employees at all levels to pursue their personal and professional dreams through education.   

Herschend’s GROW U. officially launches February 24, 2022, for all seasonal, part-time and full-time employees across 25 US attractions including Silver Dollar City, Showboat Branson Belle, White Water and the Silver Dollar City Campground.

“Herschend’s GROW U. is not only a significant and transformational investment in our employee’s growth but also our love culture in action,” said Andrew Wexler, CEO of Herschend Enterprises. “Herschend is rooted in love – it’s evident at every Herschend property, every day – in the way we treat and support each other, how we Create Memories Worth Repeating for guests, and most importantly, how we care for our employees.”

“Whether it’s to pursue a new dream or advance their career with us, we care about our employees’ personal and professional growth, because we believe that their futures should be grown with love, not loans,” said Deanna Partridge, Vice President of Talent Development, Herschend Family Entertainment, who works from Silver Dollar City. “Our team members’ success is our success – and that’s why we’re thrilled to make this benefit available to all, regardless of their role in the company and without the burden of debt.”

HOW IT WORKS Herschend’s GROW U. offers 11,000 eligible seasonal, part-time and full-time employees and hosts more than 100 fully-funded (100% free) diploma, degree and certificate programs across 30 learning partners in Guild’s Learning Marketplace, including programs in high-demand fields such as business administration and leadership, culinary,

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finance, technology and marketing. Additionally, the company will provide partial funding up to $5,250/year, for 150 additional programs in fields including hospitality, engineering, human resources and art design.

Herschend Enterprises selected Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform, to power Herschend’s GROW U. because of their strong reputation for connecting employers and high-value learning providers to create opportunities for America’s workforce. Herschend employees will have access to Guild’s proprietary Learning Marketplace to select from more than 30 learning providers and utilize resources like professional coaches to support their educational journey.

JOB FAIR OPPORTUNITY:

Silver Dollar City Attractions, February 11-12

Kicking off the 2022 season, Silver Dollar City Attractions announces a Job Fair, February 11 & 12, offering a variety of positions throughout the award-winning properties.  Generations of people say most every job is an adventure at Silver Dollar City theme park, White Water water park, Showboat Branson Belle and the Silver Dollar City Campground. From retail, parking, front gate, maintenance and ticket greeters, to food, bakery and serving positions – or working on attractions like the record-breaking Time Traveler or touring guests through the legendary Marvel Cave.

Silver Dollar City Employee Benefits include:

• Health benefits for full-time seasonal employees (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Medical Clinic for employees and dependents with a doctor and nurses on-site
• Branson area discounts for the whole family
• Opportunities for advancement and a Leadership Mentoring Program
• Herschend’s GROW U. offers 11,000 eligible seasonal, part-time and full-time employees and hosts more than 100 fully-funded (100% free) diploma, degree and certificate programs across 30 learning partners
• Working in a fun atmosphere in a culture that values family

About the Job Fair:

• Applicants are asked to fill out an application online at silverdollarcity.com/jobs

• Applicants should bring a valid form of identification

• Who should apply?  One must be at least 14 years of age to be considered for employment at Silver Dollar City and retirees are encouraged, too. The 14 and 15-year-old program is a great place to start a career, or just have a fun job! 
• For a full list of job openings, go to silverdollarcity.com/jobs
• If an applicant isn’t able to complete an application before the Job Fair, there will be resources to apply on site.
• Silver Dollar City is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans