In February, thirty associates of Walmart Stores Inc earned either bachelors’ or associates’ degrees through the Live Better U Initiative.  The program initiated in 2018 now has 12,000 associates enrolled.  Julie Murphy, EVP of People at Walmart U.S. noted "we are all committed to making Walmart a place of opportunity.  That means giving people a good, steady job that can turn into a career."  She added "these graduations are an important achievement in the lives of our associates.  Their education is a launching pad for them to succeed in their jobs today and to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow."