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Amazon Career Choice

The choice is yours

VCU is delighted to be an Amazon Career Choice partner. The educators in the Amazon Career Choice partner network deliver on Amazon's commitment to provide hourly employees with best-in-class support in their path to career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Together, we are committed to providing excellent education, job placement resources, and continuous improvements to the student experience.

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Being a full-time student and full-time worker

"Participating in the Amazon Career Choice program is helping me pay for school.  Amazon accommodated my schedule so I was able to take a full-time course load and work full time to receive the full benefits.  All Amazon associates should use Amazon Career Choice, I did not think attending VCU was possible, but here I am!"

Catrinna Garrett, class of 2025

What is the Amazon Career Choice Program?

Career Choice is an education benefit that empowers eligible employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or elsewhere. Eligible employees that are full time can earn $5,250 per year and part time eligible employees will earn $2,625 per year towards their education goals.

What programs can I take at VCU?

Career Choice can be used towards bachelors degree level credit bearing courses and part-time English Language Programs!  To learn more about the program and ask about degree programs and certificates, contact Stephanie Ganser, Director of the Adult Learner Experience at gansers@vcu.edu or 804-828-0118.  For questions about the English Language Program, please contact the advising team at 804-828-2551 or by email at geo-elp@vcu.edu.

Let's get started with a bachelors degree

  1. Apply for admission to Virginia Commonwealth University. Complete the online application for undergraduate admission.
  2. Request Payment from Amazon Career Choice
    • Visit the Amazon Career Choice website and submit a payment request for your chosen program and school.
    • The request will be sent to the school to confirm course level details, and either approve or deny the request.
    • If approved, Amazon will pay VCU directly.
  3. Register for classes at VCU through eservices. Speak with your academic advisor by making an appointment through Navigate.
  4. If you have questions,  contact Stephanie Ganser, Director of the Adult Learner Experience at gansers@vcu.edu or 804-828-0118.

Let’s get started with the Part-Time English Language Program

This program is to help non-native English speakers improve their communication skills.

  1. Register for the part-time courses by completing the form.  Then submit a copy of your photo ID by email to geo-elp@vcu.edu.
  2. Request Payment from Amazon Career Choice
    • Visit the Amazon Career Choice website and submit a payment request for your chosen program and school, select english language program.
    • The request will be sent to the school to confirm course level details, and either approve or deny the request.
    • If approved, Amazon will pay VCU directly.
  3. After your registration is complete, you will receive a copy of your course schedule by email from the ELP Office and instructions for setting up your myVCU account.