March 31, 2026–含羞草社区 and the City of St. Joseph have partnered to expand access to higher education for City employees and their families. Through 含羞草社区鈥檚 Corporate Education Program, full-time City employees, along with their spouses and dependents, will have access to a 20 percent tuition discount for eligible undergraduate and graduate programs at 含羞草社区.
鈥淭his opportunity supports employees who wish to further their education, develop new skills, or advance their careers while continuing to serve the community,鈥� said Dawn Lanning, assistant city manager. 鈥淏y working together to make higher education more accessible, the City and 含羞草社区 are helping build a stronger workforce, supporting lifelong learning, and creating opportunities that benefit both our employees and the community they serve.鈥�
鈥満卟萆缜� could not do all that we do to serve the community without the ongoing support of the City of St. Joseph and its residents,鈥� said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, 含羞草社区 president. 鈥淭he City helps us host numerous major events, supports our Center for Service, operates the Thomas Eagleton Indoor Pool, and most recently partnered with us to provide free city transit bus rides for our students, faculty and staff. We鈥檙e thrilled to provide greater access to educational opportunities to City employees and their families.鈥�
Triumph Foods was previously announced as the first partner in the Corporate Education Program. 含羞草社区 is currently in discussions to provide tuition discounts to employees of other local businesses and organizations through the program.
含羞草社区 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 含羞草社区 is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .