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Presented in partnership with Third Sector, learn how 529 savings plans can be used to finance education and skills development for America’s workforce.
Despite the many benefits and flexibility of 529 savings plans, only 10% of parents use them. This presents an opportunity for employers to differentiate their benefits offerings and support their employees' educational goals.
Speakers will give attendees an overview of how 529 savings plans can help pay for many types of education, including college, trade school, K-12 tuition, and apprenticeship programs—making them a flexible tool for employee development.
This webinar is the second in our series on tax benefits that help businesses invest in their workers. Check out the first installment on employer education assistance programs here: events.uschamberfoundation.org/educationbenefitsthatwork/watch
Featuring:
Sheila Thornton, President and CEO, OneFuture Coachella Valley
Leslie Crudele, Government Relations Director, Commonwealth Savers
Peter Beard, Vice President of Policy and Programs, U.S. Chamber Foundation
Moderated by Joy Coates, Ed.D., Managing Director of Postsecondary Opportunity, Third Sector
Presented in partnership with Third Sector, learn how 529 savings plans can be used to finance education and skills development for America’s workforce.
Despite the many benefits and flexibility of 529 savings plans, only 10% of parents use them. This presents an opportunity for employers to differentiate their benefits offerings and support their employees' educational goals.
Speakers will give attendees an overview of how 529 savings plans can help pay for many types of education, including college, trade school, K-12 tuition, and apprenticeship programs—making them a flexible tool for employee development.
This webinar is the second in our series on tax benefits that help businesses invest in their workers. Check out the first installment on employer education assistance programs here: events.uschamberfoundation.org/educationbenefitsthatwork/watch
Featuring:
Sheila Thornton, President and CEO, OneFuture Coachella Valley
Leslie Crudele, Government Relations Director, Commonwealth Savers
Peter Beard, Vice President of Policy and Programs, U.S. Chamber Foundation
Moderated by Joy Coates, Ed.D., Managing Director of Postsecondary Opportunity, Third Sector
