Jobseekers: These Top Companies Offer On-The-Job Upskilling And Training Opportunities

Upskilling, or the process of learning a new skill or enhancing your current skill set, is critical for women professionals looking to maintain their relevance and competitiveness. As industries undergo continuous evolutions driven by tech advancements, changes in market demands, and global connection, the ability to learn and adapt is more important than ever. 

For businesses, investing in upskilling not only boosts employee productivity and performance but also helps to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability. The World Economic Forum has called the 2020s the “decade of upskilling.” Their research has found that six in 10 staff members will require more training before 2027. According to Indeed, company training programs provide mentorship and other ways for women to strengthen their abilities, leading to “strong engagement, impressive company culture and high retention rates.” 

For professionals, upskilling is something that keeps you competitive and allows you to thrive in your roles as you advance in your career. Brands and companies that offer training are ideal and attract top talent to meet their goals. And if you’re looking to make next job move your best job move, finding companies that offer opportunities for upskilling is simply smart. And you wouldn’t be alone.

A recent study found that 74% of millennials are likely to quit a job “due to a lack of skills development opportunities.” Also, 78% of the professionals surveyed indicated that their company’s learning and development programs “significantly” or “somewhat” benefited them, and more than 8 out of 10 indicated it’s vital that employers offer those resources. 

If the consideration of training programs and opportunities for skills development is not part of your job search process, the aforementioned is a good reason to level up, do your research, and inquire during the interview process. 

That being said, here are a few companies, in diverse industries, publicly noted and acknowledged for their training and upskilling offerings:

Marriott: At the top of Indeed’s recent listing the “top company training programs,” two key draws (of several) are the longtime management training program and The Marriott Voyager program for recent graduates, where they can dive straight into hotel operations, customer service standards, and quarterly meetings with an executive professional at the company. The company also made Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers” list this year.

Paychex: This payroll and human resource services company offers customized training programs for new hires that target individual services and sales employees. Last year it made TIME’s “America’s Best Companies List,” with employee satisfaction cited, and, specifically for their training offerings, they landed an APEX Training Award last year. Tuition reimbursement is also among the employee benefits.

NBCUniversal: An entertainment and media company, NBCUniversal has been listed among the top companies for its 12-month learning internship, but it also has very robust offerings of free courses on journalism, audio and video production, and reporting, as well as Universal Talent And Development Inclusion, and an Ad Sales program, to name a few. Comcast NBCUniversal, which owns NBCUniversal, made LinkedIn’s 2024 “Top Companies,” list among other powerhouse companies highlighted for their “investment in the employee experience.”

Allstate: Another top list leader via Indeed, this insurance company offers developmental training programs in data science, technology, and data science, a nonprofit leadership program, as well as 2-to-4-year apprenticeships. And for those interested in getting into the industry as insurance brokers, there are several self-guided training options, peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities, and financial and educational support from the company for licensure tests.

You can check out more top companies for training and information on upskilling opportunities via the full Indeed list, and other resources like Upskill America or the National Skills Coalition.