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NRF Foundation RISE Up and Nestlé Needs You Sustainability Classroom Activity
Check out our new classroom activity with Nestlé and learn what it's like to be a Packaging Sustainability Engineer. This is a great resource to explore careers in retail and beyond.
See The Classroom ActivityNRF Foundation RISE Up and Nestlé Needs You Sustainability Instructor Guide
The NRF Foundation RISE Up and Nestlé Needs You Sustainability Instructor Guide will direct instructors through the classroom activity and includes an answer key.
See The Instructor GuideRISE Up Portal Guides & Resources
- RISE Up Partner Portal - Partner portal link where training partners can log in to manage licenses, enroll learners, etc.
- RISE Up Student Portal - Student portal where learners can log-in to begin or continue studying
- Portal Quick Start Guide - Getting started
- Add Locations Guide - Adding your site locations
- Add Users Guide - Adding your Trainers and Proctors
- Purchase Guide - Purchasing RISE Up materials
- Manage Licenses Guide - Managing your purchased licenses
- Admissions Guide - Enrolling your learners
- Bulk Lead Guide - Enrolling 25 or more students at one time
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Learners Guide - Manage your enrollments and see their individual progress and exam results
- Learners Enrollment Guide - View the learner registration process
- Proctor Guide - Administer a proctored exam session
- Proctor FAQS - Proctoring frequently asked questions
- Proctor Exam Rules - RISE Up proctoring rules
- Learners Pass/Fail Guide - View the status of your learners' exams
- Reports Guide - Viewing and using the reporting functions
- W-9
RISE Up Curriculum Resources
- Retail Industry Fundamentals Exam Preview and Sample Questions - Preview the exam process and view sample questions
- Customer Service & Sales Exam Preview and Sample Questions - Preview the exam process and view sample questions
- Business of Retail Exam Preview and Sample Questions - Preview the exam process and view sample questions
- Warehouse, Inventory & Logistics Exam Preview and Sample Questions - Preview the exam process and view sample questions
- Retail Industry Fundamentals Table of Contents - View the table of contents
- Customer Service & Sales Table of Contents - View the table of contents
- Business of Retail Table of Contents - View the table of contents
- Warehouse, Inventory & Logistics Table of Contents - View the table of contents
- NRF Foundation RISE Up Newsletter Template - Perfect for announcements on classroom activties, exam dates and more
RISE Up Career Prep Resources
- Why Hire RISE Up Credential Holders? Show this to hiring managers and business owners to explain the value of hiring people who have earned retail skills credentials from the NRF Foundation
- Our "Pick Your Passion" chart is updated to better help your students explore exciting career paths in retail based on their skills and interests
- Our "Interview Tips" will help students with job opportunities after completion of their program
- Retail Industry Fundamental Job Task Analysis
- Customer Service & Sales Job Task Analysis
- Business of Retail Job Task Analysis
- Warehouse, Inventory & Logistics Job Task Analysis
RISE Up Classroom Activities
- NRF Foundation "Ask A Recruiter" with Alex Fleming of Tractor Supply Company: classroom activity and instructor guide
- NRF Foundation "20 Questions" with Jonathan Savoy of Burlington Stores: classroom activity and instructor guide
- NRF Foundation "20 Questions" with Danielle Kirgan of Macy's: classroom activity and instructor guide
- NRF Foundation "20 Questions" with Macy's Fulfillment Manager David Thomas: classroom activity and instructor guide
- NRF Foundation "20 Questions" with with Nestlé Distribution Center and Warehouse Senior Manager Paul DiBartolo: classroom activity and instructor guide
- NRF Foundation RISE Up and Nestlé Needs You Sustainability Classroom Activity and Instructor Guide
- Access timely information from the National Retail Federation to engage your students in classroom discussions about retail trends, what consumers plan to spend as they celebrate holidays and more. Expert insights on what’s happening in the retail industry, with NRF's research on consumer spending plans for St. Patrick's Day 2023, are available now