Grantham University Signs Education Agreement with Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center

By Laura Barker

LENEXA, Kan. Sept. 11, 2020 — Online education pioneer Grantham University recently entered into an educational partnership with Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center. Located in Kansas City, Kansas, the Providence Y offers a variety of programs designed to strengthen bodies, minds and communities. The partnership will provide a number of educational benefits to Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center employees and their spouses.

Under the agreement, Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center employees and their spouses can benefit from: reduced tuition for Grantham’s more than 60 undergraduate- and graduate-level degree and certificate programs; a complimentary Prior Learning Assessment and professional development session; and career opportunities hosted through the Grantham University Career Launch program.

“Providence YMCA staff make achieving happier, healthier lifestyles possible for members of their community,” said George Colon, Grantham University’s director of university outreach. “And now, they have an opportunity to enhance their own lives and careers—through online education at Grantham.”

This new partnership is one of nearly 50 similar agreements in which Grantham has engaged. Those agreements have been formed with various corporations, associations, colleges and community organizations in the region, as well as across the nation.

“Grantham’s online convenience is ideal for Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center employees, as well as all working professionals who want to pursue a higher education but need a more flexible scheduling option,” said Colon. “We also offer live tutoring and dedicated support to help ensure their success through graduation and beyond.”

Organizations wanting to explore partnership opportunities with Grantham University are welcome to visit grantham.edu or call (888) 477-6830.

About Grantham University
Founded in 1951 by WWII veteran Donald Grantham, Grantham University provides online higher education for all adult learners, including our nation’s military for whom the university was established. Designated in 2019 as a Purple Heart University, Grantham boasts a diverse body, approximately half being military-affiliated. For anyone balancing education with a demanding lifestyle, Grantham is the solution with its flexible online learning environment, monthly course starts, 60+ degree and certificate programs, and one of the lowest tuitions in the country¹.

Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, Grantham’s education offerings have received a growing number of programmatic accreditations and continue to evolve with marketplace demands.