Transforming Lives and Communities for Generations to Come
GIOA’s mission to change 5000 lives by supporting Operators with education benefits that empower our Teams and positively influence our communities through our partnership with Point University.
Recruit
%
of job seekers consider Employer-Sponsored Higher Education important when considering a new job.
(Source: HR Daily Advisor)
Retain
%
of Team Members participating in the program are still working at the restaurant a year later.
Change Lives
%
more lifetime earnings for those who graduate with a bachelor’s degree over those who do not.
(Source: APLU.org)
Engaged
Operators
Team Members
Benefitted
Store
Locations
Program
Graduates
as of May 2024
…and growing!
How It Works
By partnering with our Point University for Employer-Sponsored Higher Education, Operators can provide their Team Members with a debt-free pathway to a college degree. Operators pay a flat-fee subscription model that allows an unlimited number of Team Members to go to college tuition-free.
Why Now
The future won’t wait until we are ready.
The leaders of tomorrow are developing today.
Education is the door to opportunity and many Team Members do not have access.
You can give them the key to open the door to their success.
Who is GIOA?
The Guardian Independent Operator Association is an association by Operators for Operators. We provide our members world-class Health Benefits, Membership Perks, Business Solutions, impactful Initiatives, and the highest level of customer service to glorify God by protecting, promoting, and preserving the role of the Operator in all 50 states for the next 50 years.
Who is Point University?
Point University is a Christian university based in West Point, Georgia, serving the next generation of cultural leaders motivated to live out their faith in the marketplace. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Point University offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in a wide range of fields for both traditional and online students.
The Importance of Graduating from College: A Pathway to Success
by 5000 Futures Initiative
The Student Debt Crisis: How Employer-Sponsored Education Benefits Offer a Lifeline
by 5000 Futures Initiative
Stewardship in Action: Beyond the Bottom Line
by 5000 Futures Initiative
The Win-Win of Education Benefits
by 5000 Futures Initiative