Military Occupation: Education & Training

Walmart Career Path: Training & Talent Development, Organization Effectiveness

Jobs such as: Global Talent Management, Facilitator, Training Content Manager

Our training and development department is responsible for taking business to the next level, equipping each of our 2.1 million associates with the knowledge they need to jump in and execute a strategy – sometimes at a moment’s notice. Founder Sam Walton firmly believed in the importance of communication and in treating associates as active partners in building our business. As a military captain, he also subscribed to the benefits of rigorous and specialized training, and built a company of leaders on such continuous instruction. In the world’s largest retailer, the training and development department is responsible for preparing and keeping our associates informed of day-to-day operations, what hot-button issues affect the company, and any new developments that may require them to quickly change their focus. We also answer media questions, fielding calls and emails from all over the world to drive home the values and purpose of our company and our mission.

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