50,000 JOBSEEKERS TRAINED

$1.5 MILLION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

100+ RETAILERS ENGAGED

As the philanthropic arm of the National Retail Federation, we stand up for the value of retail jobs at all levels and help support a bigger, better pool of talent for retailers nationwide. Through education, training and experiences for everyone from high school and college students to people with barriers to employment, we help more job seekers take their first steps toward promising careers.

The NRF Foundation offers a wide variety of resources, tools and experiences to support and promote retail education, research and careers.

The latest from the NRF Foundation

RISE Up

Ridgewater College rises up

Hear from Ridgewater College students who have gone through the NRF Foundation's RISE Up Customer Service & Sales training

A trainer at Ridgewater College administers the NRF Foundaiton's RISE Up training

Meet Kelsey White

Get to know Kelsey White, our 2019 Next Generation top recipient

2019 Student Program

The NRF Foundation 2019 Student Program took place in New York City, Jan. 10 - 13. Take a look at our recap of the event that brought 1000+ students to hear from retail's most innovative minds.

Sights & sounds from the 5th annual NRF Foundation Gala

Learning builds confidence and confidence builds careers.

Explore RISE Up — a powerful program offering training and credentials that helps entry-level job seekers develop meaningful careers.

A woman who works at Macy's who started as a sales associate and is now a jewelry business manager

A student getting her resume reviewed at the resume workshop at student program 2017

Events and programs

We provide unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that reveal first-hand the diverse career possibilities available within the retail industry.

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The Visionary 2019: Chip Bergh

Some people contemplate change, others make it happen. Chip Bergh’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation encourages us all to dream and aim bigger.

Chip’s pioneering leadership navigated Levi Strauss & Co. through an incredible transformation, seizing opportunities to grow the business, foster innovation and champion sustainability initiatives while leaning on the iconic brand’s deep heritage and values.