A note about coronavirus (COVID-19)
We know the COVID-19 situation is evolving quickly. We’re as concerned as you are about keeping our staff and our community safe, and we’re tracking the situation closely with the guidance of public health experts. All RISE Up materials continue to be available online so you can use the RISE Up program remotely with your students. View our RISE Up Online Delivery – FAQs here and access NRF’s COVID-19 resources here.
NRF Foundation Blog
NRF Foundation Student Program connection leads to dream job
A bold move by student Faith Knox lands her an internship with a storied brand.
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2019 NRFSA grads prepare to leave their mark on retail
The 2019 graduation season has just wrapped up and we could not be prouder and more excited for our 2019 graduates.
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NRF Foundation announces collaboration with Gap Inc.’s Hill City to shape Next Generation Scholarship semi-finalists into future retail leaders
NRF Foundation partners with Gap Inc. to shape retail’s future leaders
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Ridgewater College rises up
Hear from Ridgewater College students who have gone through the NRF Foundation's RISE Up Customer Service & Sales course
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Supply chain management: Innovations and opportunities
Panelists from Kroger, Walmart and H&M discuss how the supply chain has evolved with technological innovations.
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Running toward success: The power of mentorship
Ray Greenly scholarship recipient chases his dreams to land role at Nike
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Meet Kelsey White, 2019 NRF Foundation Next Generation scholarship top recipient
Kelsey White is the 2019 Next Generation top finalist. She will recieve $25, 000 to continue her education.
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Workforce boards are critical to filling retail job openings
Retailers are tapping into new sources of talent to fill more than 800,000 open positions in the industry.
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A way forward: Old Navy General Manager finds limitless opportunity in retail
Garrett Legbetter talks about his story from working full-time while being a full-time student.
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Lessons from the field: The entrepreneurial journey
Panelists at NRF Foundation’s Student Program share what they’ve learned.
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