Career Advancement Program

Career Advancement Program

The Career Advancement Program (CAP) is a dual-degree program offered jointly by Franklin University and partner community colleges across the country. The innovative program, offered in collaboration with local employers as a workplace benefit, is customized to meet the needs of the organization. 

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Bill Chan
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
bill.chan@franklin.edu

Samantha Shear
Director of Community College Alliance + Domestic Locations
samantha.shear@franklin.edu

Designed for Completion

Convenient, predictable class schedules help associates stay focused.

Accessible + Affordable

Cohort-based, on-site and online courses lower costs and remove barriers.

Customized for Organizations

Dual-degree programs in business, healthcare or technology are tailored to meet employer needs.

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Benefits for Community Colleges

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Benefits for Businesses

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The Career Advancement Program (CAP) expands workforce capabilities by aligning educational resources with employer needs through mutually beneficial partnerships.

Community Colleges Strengthen Local Impact

Build on your reputation as the “go-to” educational resource for employers in your community. The CAP is an opportunity for Franklin’s community college partners to reinforce its important role in bridging the gap between workforce competencies and industry needs. With Franklin’s assistance, our partner institutions are able to offer customized dual-degree pathways to specific organizations. 

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Employers Grow Talent To Meet Needs

No one knows your business better than you. The CAP empowers organizations to cultivate a workforce that meets its unique needs. Through CAP, you have access to accredited, degree-granting educational partners to provide educational options for your associates, key players in your organization’s long-term success.

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Creating Collaborative Solutions

"We are proud to partner with Columbus State and Franklin University to create a unique model that brings higher education directly into the workplace. Exact Track is on the cutting edge of workforce education solutions, and it enables Huntington to invest in the future of our colleagues so we can retain and promote top talent from within the bank."

STEVE STEINOUR
Chairman and CEO, Huntington

"Pairing our workforce needs and workers’ skills is one of the most important things we can do to help people be successful in their personal goals while giving job creators the talent they need to grow. The partnership Huntington has formed with Columbus State and Franklin University is a leading example of the type of employer engagement we need to strengthen our workforce and move our economy forward."

JON HUSTED
Lieutenant Governor, State of Ohio

"As a result of the unique access to education provided by the Career Advancement Program, employees will gain the skill sets to advance their company and enrich the lives of their families and themselves."

DR. DAVID DECKER
President, Franklin University

Case Study

Columbus State Community College, Franklin University + Huntington

The Exact Track 3+1 dual degree business program provides a combination of education, support and real-world experience, and its convenient workplace location helps eliminate some of the hurdles for students hoping to further their education.