Career Paths for Amazon Associates
UMBC is a proud partner of Amazon’s career choice program. We support Amazon employees at any point in their educational or career journey!
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We believe that every Amazon associate should be able to build their career, and we are ready to support Amazon employees wherever they are on their educational or career journey.
Career Choice is an education benefit that empowers eligible Amazon employees to learn new skills for career success at Amazon or anywhere else.
Benefits of Career Choice
• Hourly blue badge employees full-time and part-time are eligible to participate 90 days after starting at Amazon in the USA. Outside of the USA, eligibility starts after 1 year of blue badge tenure.
• No lifetime limit. Students can use their yearly Career Choice budget each year they remain eligible at Amazon.
• Both internal and external job placement opportunities.
• Fully prepaid tuition and reimbursement of fees.
The employee is responsible for any amount exceeding their budget.
Why UMBC?
UMBC’s academic programs include everything from the arts and engineering to pre-professional studies and social sciences. Plus, you can make your own path by blending disciplines in creative ways.
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Majors & Programs
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Student to Faculty Ratio
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Classes with Less than 50 Students
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Earn a Bachelor’s Degree from an Honors University
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Eligibility FAQ
How to Apply
Eligible Amazon Associates and prospective UMBC students may begin their journey by applying to UMBC directly, or through the Amazon Career Choice program.
Apply to UMBC Directly
Our Undergraduate Counselors are available to help you explore course options, develop a personal pathway, and support you on your academic journey.
Apply through Amazon Career Choice
Sign in and submit your request to "Apply to Career Choice" to discover all the pathways available to you as an Amazon Associate.
Counselor Spotlight
We’re here to help, no matter where you are in your college search.
Our team of counselors can guide you through questions about what to study, what it’s like to be a Retriever, and even the basics of financing your education. Explore our list of counselors below and find the person who works with students from your area, whether that’s Prince George’s County, Maryland; Arizona; or across the globe.
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