Program Helps Career-Advancers, Novices Thrive in Supplier, Retail Jobs

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Registration is open for a six-week, evening program that provides essential tools and skills for people who want to set themselves apart in supplier and retail job markets.

Supplier Career Fundamentals, an intensive and interactive program offered by the University of Arkansas Global Campus and 8th & Walton, addresses Walmart Fundamentals, Retail Link, Retail Math, supply chain, e-commerce and supplier relations. Retail Link tools are used by many suppliers for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

The program is set for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 18 through Aug. 24. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Arkansas. 

The deadline is Friday, July 7, for participants to register online. The cost is $999, and the program takes place at the Global Campus in Rogers, 3300 S. Market St., Suite 402.

Trained instructors with more than 100 years of combined experience with large retailers ensure that participants complete the program with a deep, working knowledge of the tools and systems necessary to success.

Founded in 2006, 8th & Walton provides solutions-based advisory services, classes and training for suppliers for Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club. The name refers to the intersection of the two streets where the Wal-Mart home office is located in Bentonville.

The program is one of many workforce development opportunities offered by the Global Campus in Rogers. The website showcases other professional development, skilled-trades training, and continuing education opportunities.

About the Global Campus: The Global Campus supports U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.