Free Educational Programs & Tuition Discounts

UFCW PROGRAMS EDUCATION PROGRAMS

There are several FREE programs to help Local 1262 members and their families continue their education.  For information on the programs listed below CLICK HERE.

Free GED Tutoring Program – In partnership with Essential GED, this program allows members to take free classes to prepare them to pass the GED test. The classes are self-guided and you can log in on your phone, tablet or computer to take classes whenever you have time. The program also connects you to local testing centers that administer the GED test.

Free Workforce Essentials Courses — Get the knowledge that will help you advance your career by improving or expanding your skills. Current online courses include Work Essentials, Computer Essentials, and Money Essentials.

Free Language Lessons — UFCW members can use this benefit to learn a foreign language for free online and at their own pace. All lessons are self-guided. The program gives members access to online classes to learn Spanish, French, Italian, Mandarin, and over 70 other different languages, including 20 different ESL courses.  Enrollment is on a quarterly basis and classes book up quickly.

College Tuition Discount Programs -- This College Discount Program provides 30 to 50 percent discounts on college tuition at hundreds of colleges nationwide.  The program is open to UFCW members and family members including spouses, children, grandchildren, dependents, siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Programs like these are just one of the many benefits of your union membership that go beyond your contractually negotiated benefits like health and welfare and pension plans.

Concerns At Your Workplace?
Contact your Union Representative at 1-800-562-6913 (from New Jersey)
or 1-800-526-7814 (from other states).

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS?
Call our Health & Welfare Fund at
1-800-522-4161

Page updated January 6, 2026