Early Careers Programs

Grow your skills and advance your career with training, development programs, and real-world opportunities.

Cultivating Our Current

and Future Talent

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High School Program

Scholarships

As a company that believes in investing in our future generations, we are happy to make scholarship opportunities available to students continuing their education following high school graduation. Ashley and the Ronald and Joyce Wanek Foundation have awarded over $4 million in scholarships since 1997.

High School Program

High School Apprenticeships

Ashley Furniture Industries partners with high schools near the Arcadia, WI and Advance, NC facilities to provide youth apprenticeship opportunities. Students gain hands-on experience in the area of their choice, including automation, fabrication, finance, marketing, and supply chain.

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College Program

College Internship Opportunities

Ashley gives students the work experience they need with hands-on internship programs. By providing students with a career path early on, we help shape and grow high-performing employees – a critical driver for the future of Ashley.

Internal and External Program

Advanced Technology Maker Center (ATMC)

The ATMC is designed to provide educational opportunities to continuously improve processes, productivity, and efficiencies across the areas of electronics, manufacturing, automation, and robotics.

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Internal and External Program

Ashley Ambassador Academy

Ashley’s Ambassador Academy gives our distribution associates a powerful path forward by sponsoring them through CDL training and licensing. It’s an incredible opportunity to grow skills, advance into higher-paying roles, and build a long-term career with us.

Internal Program

Ashley Careers Program

The Ashley Careers Program helps our labor associates advance by providing hands-on training for high-demand technical and skilled roles. It’s a powerful way to grow your expertise, unlock new opportunities, and build a long-term future with Ashley.

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