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Optimum and University of Phoenix expand education savings opportunities to employees of Optimum Business customers

PR Newswire•04/11/2026•12:20 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Optimum expands education alliance to employees of eligible business customers
  • ➤Employees receive one tuition-free course for every five completed courses
  • ➤University of Phoenix waives resource fees for two courses annually
  • ➤Offering extends 2023 employee tuition benefits beyond Optimum's own workforce

Expert Statements

Keith Bowen, President of News, Programming, and Business Services at Optimum

“Small businesses are at the heart of the communities we serve, and we want to help them and their employees thrive”

Keith Bowen, President of News, Programming, and Business Services at Optimum

“Expanding our alliance with University of Phoenix gives Optimum Business customers another meaningful way to invest in their people and support continued learning and development.”

Jay Titus, General manager and vice president of Workforce Solutions at University of Phoenix

“We've built a strong relationship with Optimum around a shared commitment to employee development, so expanding these opportunities to its business customers is a natural next step”

Jay Titus, General manager and vice president of Workforce Solutions at University of Phoenix

“For smaller businesses that may not offer formal tuition benefits, this initiative creates another way to support employees' education goals.”

Jay Titus, General manager and vice president of Workforce Solutions at University of Phoenix

“And for working adults, it means access to tuition savings and flexible, career-relevant learning that can help them develop practical skills while balancing work and life.”

Optimum and University of Phoenix expand education savings opportunities to employees of Optimum Business customers PR Newswire

Expanded educational alliance provides eligible employees of Optimum Business customers with tuition-free course opportunities and additional savings to support career-relevant learning.

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