GlobalFoundries announces student loan repayment program for employees

GlobalFoundries is launching a new student loan repayment program to help current employees and new recruits pay down student loan debt. The new benefit program is part of the company’s multi-million dollar investment to strengthen the semiconductor talent workforce by helping to ease the financial burden of higher education and training of our present and future employees. Under GF’s new benefit program, set to begin in early 2024, U.S.-based employees and new hires that meet eligibility guidelines will be able to receive a tax-free, lifetime total of $28,500 toward their student debt, enabling employees to pay off their loans faster and at lower out of pocket expenses. The program is open to all U.S. employees that have qualified student loans for all degree types and credit-based certificate programs offered by U.S. universities and colleges. The student loan repayment program is the newest feature in GF’s comprehensive benefit offerings including tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, fully paid parental leave, employee fitness stipend to promote good health, and childcare subsidy towards dependent care. In addition, GF provides differentiated leadership development programs which include on-the-job training, including the first of a kind certified apprenticeship program, mentorship and other professional development opportunities to further increase skill development to cultivate a growth mindset and lifelong learning.