CINXE.COM

<!doctype html> <html lang="en-US"> <head> <meta charset="UTF-8"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"> <link rel="profile" href="https://gmpg.org/xfn/11"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="https://whitelabel.2u.com/cdn/v1/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b/marketing/favicon.ico"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="https://whitelabel.2u.com/cdn/v1/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b/marketing/favicon.ico"> <link rel="preload" href="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/themes/twoyou/dist/static/icons/material-design/MaterialIcons-Regular.woff2" as="font" crossorigin><link href="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/themes/twoyou/dist/static/icons/material-design/MaterialIcons-Regular.ttf" as="font" crossorigin> <meta name='robots' content='index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1' />  <meta name="google-site-verification" content="JfR0tJ4D8HX0kDSXZxsnu7JaiNwXGveOSSBohP1efLg" />  <title>Importance of Training and Development for Employees | Maryville Online</title> <meta name="description" content="Employee training and development can help a company enhance employee performance and productivity. Explore the importance of training and development." /> <link rel="canonical" href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/" /> <meta property="og:locale" content="en_US" /> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Importance of Training and Development for Employees" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Employee training and development can help a company enhance employee performance and productivity. Explore the importance of training and development." /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="Maryville University Online" /> <meta property="article:published_time" content="2021-04-01T13:24:28+00:00" /> <meta property="article:modified_time" content="2023-10-26T17:23:40+00:00" /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/whiteboard-training.jpg" /> <meta property="og:image:width" content="750" /> <meta property="og:image:height" content="500" /> <meta property="og:image:type" content="image/jpeg" /> <meta name="author" content="2U Wordpress" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" /> <meta name="twitter:label1" content="Written by" /> <meta name="twitter:data1" content="2U Wordpress" /> <meta name="twitter:label2" content="Est. reading time" /> <meta name="twitter:data2" content="13 minutes" /> <script type="application/ld+json" class="yoast-schema-graph">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/","url":"https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/","name":"Importance of Training and Development for Employees | Maryville Online","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/whiteboard-training.jpg","datePublished":"2021-04-01T13:24:28+00:00","dateModified":"2023-10-26T17:23:40+00:00","author":{"@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/#/schema/person/c5244eef819193fc353377d1a664ea31"},"description":"Employee training and development can help a company enhance employee performance and productivity. Explore the importance of training and development.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/#primaryimage","url":"https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/whiteboard-training.jpg","contentUrl":"https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/whiteboard-training.jpg","width":750,"height":500},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/blog/importance-of-training-and-development/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://online.maryville.edu/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Blog","item":"https://online.maryville.edu/blog/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Importance of Training and Development for Employees"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/#website","url":"https://online.maryville.edu/","name":"Maryville Online","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://online.maryville.edu/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://online.maryville.edu/#/schema/person/c5244eef819193fc353377d1a664ea31","name":"2U Wordpress"}]}</script>  <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//cdn.optimizely.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//cdn.speedcurve.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//prospect-form-plugin.2u.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//cdn.cookielaw.org' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//stats.wp.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//whitelabel.2u.com' /> <link rel='dns-prefetch' href='//fonts.googleapis.com' /> <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com"><link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin><link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-0' href='https://online.maryville.edu/_static/??-eJydjltOxDAMRTeEJ7SdDM0HmrXk4RYLJ6nymKG7J6ICUaQKxKev7zm2uC9gYygYili4zhSyKPe4xgrU0jnpQrFljnIRuayMWXxfANqLGmXfn2zOD+LYtvCyk7QZXG+GoZvwVzbFds/vv/gMQU5neemUPrRk1Mm+7OApfXQcdGZ0Ukv1BVOwXF2rtGBDDEf7Ckwm6bRugpOncHjO46zBY6jCVGInGG/IG9fsDt/+TAZ9Ayro/wv/5K7+uXsaVK/Ow+P4DqB2u4Q=' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='bigbite-mega-menu-default-style-inline-css'> :root{--mm-default-content-color-background: #fafafa}.wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-default{background-color:var(--mm-default-content-color-background);display:block;-webkit-box-flex:1;-ms-flex-positive:1;flex-grow:1;-ms-flex-negative:1;flex-shrink:1;margin-block:0;padding:clamp(1rem,3vw,2rem)}.wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-default[aria-hidden=true]{display:none}.has-mega-menu:not(.mega-menu-persist-content).has-been-opened .wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-container>.wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-default,.wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-container:has(.wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-level ul li>span>button[aria-expanded=true])>.wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-default{display:none}.wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-nav-item>div.wp-block-bigbite-mega-menu-default{display:none;height:100%;left:200%;opacity:1;position:absolute;top:0;width:200%;-webkit-transition:opacity .1s linear;transition:opacity .1s linear} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-2' href='https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/plugins/mega-menu/build/container/style-index.css?m=1736779846g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <style id='classic-theme-styles-inline-css'> /*! This file is auto-generated */ .wp-block-button__link{color:#fff;background-color:#32373c;border-radius:9999px;box-shadow:none;text-decoration:none;padding:calc(.667em + 2px) calc(1.333em + 2px);font-size:1.125em}.wp-block-file__button{background:#32373c;color:#fff;text-decoration:none} </style> <style id='global-styles-inline-css'> body{--wp--preset--color--black: #000000;--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray: #abb8c3;--wp--preset--color--white: #ffffff;--wp--preset--color--pale-pink: #f78da7;--wp--preset--color--vivid-red: #cf2e2e;--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange: #ff6900;--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber: #fcb900;--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan: #7bdcb5;--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan: #00d084;--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue: #8ed1fc;--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue: #0693e3;--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple: #9b51e0;--wp--preset--gradient--vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(6,147,227,1) 0%,rgb(155,81,224) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(122,220,180) 0%,rgb(0,208,130) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(252,185,0,1) 0%,rgba(255,105,0,1) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red: linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,105,0,1) 0%,rgb(207,46,46) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(74,234,220) 0%,rgb(151,120,209) 20%,rgb(207,42,186) 40%,rgb(238,44,130) 60%,rgb(251,105,98) 80%,rgb(254,248,76) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,206,236) 0%,rgb(152,150,240) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(254,205,165) 0%,rgb(254,45,45) 50%,rgb(107,0,62) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,203,112) 0%,rgb(199,81,192) 50%,rgb(65,88,208) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 50%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(202,248,128) 0%,rgb(113,206,126) 100%);--wp--preset--gradient--midnight: linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(2,3,129) 0%,rgb(40,116,252) 100%);--wp--preset--font-size--small: 13px;--wp--preset--font-size--medium: 20px;--wp--preset--font-size--large: 36px;--wp--preset--font-size--x-large: 42px;--wp--preset--font-size--small-body: 14px;--wp--preset--font-size--normal: 16px;--wp--preset--font-size--large-body: 18px;--wp--preset--spacing--20: 0.44rem;--wp--preset--spacing--30: 0.67rem;--wp--preset--spacing--40: 1rem;--wp--preset--spacing--50: 1.5rem;--wp--preset--spacing--60: 2.25rem;--wp--preset--spacing--70: 3.38rem;--wp--preset--spacing--80: 5.06rem;--wp--preset--shadow--natural: 6px 6px 9px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);--wp--preset--shadow--deep: 12px 12px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);--wp--preset--shadow--sharp: 6px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);--wp--preset--shadow--outlined: 6px 6px 0px -3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1), 6px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);--wp--preset--shadow--crisp: 6px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);}body .is-layout-flex{display: flex;}body .is-layout-grid{display: grid;}.has-black-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-color{color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-black-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-background-color{background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-black-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--black) !important;}.has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-white-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;}.has-pale-pink-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-pink) !important;}.has-vivid-red-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-red) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--luminous-vivid-amber) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--light-green-cyan) !important;}.has-vivid-green-cyan-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-pale-cyan-blue-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--pale-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;}.has-vivid-purple-border-color{border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-purple) !important;}.has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple) !important;}.has-light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--light-green-cyan-to-vivid-green-cyan) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange) !important;}.has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red) !important;}.has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray) !important;}.has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--cool-to-warm-spectrum) !important;}.has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple) !important;}.has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-bordeaux) !important;}.has-luminous-dusk-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--luminous-dusk) !important;}.has-pale-ocean-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--pale-ocean) !important;}.has-electric-grass-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--electric-grass) !important;}.has-midnight-gradient-background{background: var(--wp--preset--gradient--midnight) !important;}.has-small-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--small) !important;}.has-medium-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--medium) !important;}.has-large-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--large) !important;}.has-x-large-font-size{font-size: var(--wp--preset--font-size--x-large) !important;} .wp-block-navigation a:where(:not(.wp-element-button)){color: inherit;} .wp-block-pullquote{font-size: 1.5em;line-height: 1.6;} </style> <link rel='stylesheet' id='whitelabel-fonts-css' href='https://whitelabel.2u.com/cdn/v1/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b/marketing/whitelabel.fonts.min.css?ver=1.0' media='' /> <link rel='stylesheet' id='all-css-10' href='https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/themes/twoyou/dist/styles/bundle-f2becb87.css?m=1736779846g' type='text/css' media='all' /> <link rel='stylesheet' id='twoyou-google-fonts-css' href='https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700&family=Open+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800&display=swap' media='all' /> <script type="text/javascript" id="twoyou-global-settings-editor-script-js-extra"> /* <![CDATA[ */ var globalSettings = {"root":"https:\/\/online.maryville.edu\/wp-json\/","nonce":"8c9785b676","settings":{"central_park_settings":{"name":"central_park_settings","title":"Central Park Data","sections":[{"name":"cp_data_section","title":"Programs of Study","fields":[{"name":"programs_header","label":"Programs {{cp_programs_list}}","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"total_school_count","label":"Total Program Count","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_0","label":"Program Name {{cp_single_program_name}}","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_0","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_1","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_1","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_2","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_2","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_3","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_3","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_4","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_4","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_5","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_5","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_6","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_6","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_7","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_7","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_8","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_8","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_9","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_9","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_10","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_10","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_11","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_11","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_12","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_12","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_13","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_13","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_14","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_14","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_15","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_15","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_16","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_16","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_17","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_17","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_18","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_18","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_19","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_19","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fullName_20","label":"Program Name","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_school_fullName_20","label":"School Name","type":"input","default":""}]}],"fields":[{"name":"wp_univ_name","label":"University Name {{cp_univ_name}}","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"wp_school_name","label":"School Name {{cp_school_name}}","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"wp_site_id","label":"WP Site ID","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_uuid","label":"UUID","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_fqd","label":"Fully Qualified Domain {{cp_domain}}","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_app_host","label":"Application Host Domain {{cp_app_host}}","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_lms_host","label":"LMS Host Domain {{cp_lms_host}}","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_archive_link","label":"Link to Privacy Policy Archive {{archive_link}}","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"school_privacy_link","label":"Link to School Privacy Policy {{school_privacy_link}}","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"cp_onetrust_class","label":"One Trust class {{cp_one_trust}}","type":"input","default":"twoyou-cpra-ot"}]},"whitelabel_settings":{"name":"whitelabel_settings","title":"ViBrAM","fields":[{"name":"cta_title","label":"ViBrAM API Importer","type":"title","showLabel":false,"className":"is-large"},{"name":"current_whitelabel_revision","label":"Whitelabel Importer","showLabel":false,"type":"whitelabel","default":""}]},"block_settings":{"name":"block_settings","title":"Blocks","fields":[]},"theme_settings":{"name":"theme_settings","title":"Settings","sections":[{"name":"general","title":"General","fields":[{"name":"site_og_name","label":"Site Name (meta)","type":"input"},{"name":"brand_asset_id","label":"Brand Asset ID","type":"input"},{"name":"asset_path","label":"Asset Path","type":"input"},{"name":"admissions_email","label":"Admissions Email","type":"input"},{"name":"admissions_phone","label":"Admissions Phone Number","type":"input"},{"name":"site_background_color","label":"Site Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"floating_cta_bg_color","label":"Floating CTA Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors","default":"theme-cta"},{"name":"floating_cta_color","label":"Floating CTA Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"is_flex_plp","label":"Flex PLP","type":"toggle","default":false},{"name":"sidebar_indent","label":"Sidebar Options","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"sidebar_indentation","label":"Indent Sidebar Sub Menus","type":"toggle"},{"name":"sidebar_hover_bg_color","label":"Sidebar Hover Colour","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"sidebar_hover_text_color","label":"Sidebar Hover Text Colour","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"floating_cta","label":"Floating CTA Options","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"hide_floating_cta","label":"Hide Floating CTA","type":"toggle"},{"name":"accessibility_options","label":"Accessibility Options","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"skip_main_color","label":"Skip To Main Text Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"defer_bundle_js","label":"Defer the main JS bundle.","type":"checkbox"},{"name":"error_pages","label":"404 Error Page Options","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"404_error_page_id","label":"404 Error Page ID","type":"input"},{"name":"404_error_page_hide_floating_cta","label":"Hide Floating CTA (Custom 404 Page Only)","type":"toggle","default":false},{"name":"yoast_custom_settings","label":"Yoast Settings","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"disable_yoast_auto_redirects","label":"Disable Yoast Auto Redirects","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false}]},{"name":"header","title":"Header","fields":[{"name":"cta_title","label":"Apply Now Button","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"add_cta","label":"Show button","type":"toggle"},{"name":"cta_current_tab","label":"Open button in current tab","type":"toggle"},{"name":"cta_link","label":"Apply Now Link","type":"input"},{"name":"cta_text","default":"Apply","label":"Apply Now Text","type":"input"},{"name":"cta-button-color","label":"CTA Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors","default":"theme-cta"},{"name":"cta-text-color","label":"CTA Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"cta-button-color-hover","label":"CTA Hover Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors","default":"theme-cta"},{"name":"enable_dropdown","label":"Enable Dropdown In Menu","type":"toggle","default":false},{"name":"cta-dropdown","label":"CTA Dropdown Links","addToWindow":true,"type":"repeatable","default":[],"fields":[{"name":"name","label":"Link Text","type":"input"},{"name":"link","label":"Link","type":"input"}]},{"name":"cta-dropdown-background-color","label":"CTA Dropdown Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors","default":"theme-cta"},{"name":"cta-dropdown-text-color","label":"CTA Dropdown Text Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"cta-dropdown-hover-color","label":"CTA Dropdown Hover Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"second_cta_title","label":"Second CTA Button","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"add_second_cta","label":"Show second button","type":"toggle"},{"name":"second_cta_current_tab","label":"Open second button in current tab","type":"toggle"},{"name":"second_cta_link","label":"Second CTA Link","type":"input"},{"name":"second_cta_text","default":"Request Information","label":"Second CTA Text","type":"input"},{"name":"second-cta-button-color","label":"Second CTA Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"second-cta-text-color","label":"Second CTA Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"second-cta-button-color-hover","label":"Second CTA Hover Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"rows_title","label":"Header Rows","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"header_rows","label":"Number of Rows","type":"ButtonGroup","options":[{"label":"1","value":"1"},{"label":"2","value":"2"}]},{"name":"search_title","label":"Search","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"search_enabled","label":"Enable Search","type":"toggle"},{"name":"header_border_title","label":"Header Border","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"header_border_color","label":"Border Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"header_border_top_size","label":"Border Top Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"header_border_right_size","label":"Border Right Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"header_border_bottom_size","label":"Border Bottom Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"header_border_left_size","label":"Border Left Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"hide_top_nav_bar","label":"Hide Top Nav Bar","type":"toggle","default":false}],"groups":[{"name":"logo-1","title":"Logo 1","conditional":{"field":"header_rows","value":"2","compare":"="},"fields":[{"name":"logo-1-link","label":"Link","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"logo-1-external-link","label":"Disable open in new tab behaviour","type":"toggle"},{"name":"logo-1-height","label":"Height","rowClass":"is-split","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"logo-1-width","label":"Width","rowClass":"is-split","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"logo-1-padding","label":"Padding","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"logo-1-outer-top-bottom-padding","label":"Remove Outer Top\/Bottom Padding","type":"toggle","default":false},{"name":"logo1_align_title","label":"Logo Aligment","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"navbar-logo-1-alignment","label":"Horizontal alignment","type":"IconGroup","default":"left","rowClass":"is-split","options":[{"label":"Left","value":"left","icon":"editor-alignleft"},{"label":"Center","value":"center","icon":"editor-aligncenter"},{"label":"Right","value":"right","icon":"editor-alignright"}]},{"name":"logo-1-vertical-alignment","label":"Vertical Alignment","type":"IconGroup","default":"middle","rowClass":"is-split","options":[{"label":"Top","value":"top","icon":"editor-alignleft"},{"label":"Middle","value":"middle","icon":"editor-aligncenter"},{"label":"Bottom","value":"bottom","icon":"editor-alignright"}]},{"name":"logo1_color_title","label":"Colors","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"logo-1-background-color","label":"Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors","default":"theme-dark"},{"name":"logo-1-active-border-color","label":"Active Border Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"logo-1-hover-border-color","label":"Hover BorderColor","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"logo-2","title":"Logo 2","fields":[{"name":"logo-2-link","label":"Link","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"logo-2-external-link","label":"Enable open in new tab behaviour","type":"toggle"},{"name":"logo-2-height","label":"Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"logo-2-width","label":"Width","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"logo-2-padding","label":"Padding","rowClass":"is-split","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"logo2_align_title","label":"Logo Aligment","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"navbar-logo-2-alignment","label":"Alignment","type":"IconGroup","rowClass":"is-split","default":"left","options":[{"label":"Left","value":"left","icon":"editor-alignleft"},{"label":"Center","value":"center","icon":"editor-aligncenter"},{"label":"Right","value":"right","icon":"editor-alignright"}]},{"name":"logo-2-vertical-alignment","label":"Vertical Alignment","type":"IconGroup","rowClass":"is-split","default":"middle","options":[{"label":"Top","value":"top","icon":"editor-alignleft"},{"label":"Middle","value":"middle","icon":"editor-aligncenter"},{"label":"Bottom","value":"bottom","icon":"editor-alignright"}]},{"name":"logo2_color_title","label":"Colors","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"logo-2-background-color","label":"Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"logo-2-nav-bar-text-color","label":"Nav Bar Text Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"logo-2-active-border-color","label":"Active Border Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"logo-2-hover-border-color","label":"Hover Border Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"logo-2-submenu-active-text-color","label":"Sub Menu Active Text Colour","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"logo-2-submenu-active-background-color","label":"Sub Menu Active Background Colour","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"logo2_visibility_title","label":"Logo Visibility","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"hide_logo2","label":"Hide Logo","type":"toggle","default":false},{"name":"use_logo1","label":"Use Logo 1","type":"toggle","default":false}]},{"name":"logo-mobile","title":"Logo Mobile","fields":[{"name":"logo-mobile-link","label":"Link","type":"input"},{"name":"logo-mobile-height","label":"Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"logo-mobile-width","label":"Width","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"logo-mobile-padding","label":"Padding","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"navbar-logo-mobile-alignment","label":"Alignment","type":"IconGroup","default":"center","options":[{"label":"Left","value":"left","icon":"editor-alignleft"},{"label":"Center","value":"center","icon":"editor-aligncenter"},{"label":"Right","value":"right","icon":"editor-alignright"}]},{"name":"logo-mobile-colors","label":"Colors","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"logo-mobile-background-color","label":"Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]}]},{"name":"footer","title":"Footer","fields":[{"name":"footer_type","label":"Footer Type","type":"ButtonGroup","default":"large","options":[{"label":"Large","value":"large"},{"label":"Small","value":"small"},{"label":"Mega","value":"mega"}]},{"name":"footer_home_content","label":"Home Content","type":"textarea"},{"name":"footer_copyright","label":"Copyright text","type":"input","help":"This will be formatted as \u00a9 {your text here}"},{"name":"footer_copyright_date","label":"Add current year to copyright notice","type":"checkbox","help":"This will be formatted as \u00a9 2025 {your text here}"},{"name":"footer-background-color","label":"Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors","default":"theme-dark"},{"name":"footer-content-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"footer-copyright-color","label":"Copyright Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"footer_logo_title","label":"Footer Logo","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"footer-logo-link","label":"Link","type":"input","default":""},{"name":"logo-footer-height","label":"Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"logo-footer-width","label":"Width","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"logo-footer-padding","label":"Padding","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"hide_footer_logo","label":"Hide Logo","type":"toggle"},{"name":"footer_align_title","label":"Logo Aligment","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"footer-logo-alignment","label":"Horizontal alignment","type":"IconGroup","default":"left","rowClass":"is-split","options":[{"label":"Left","value":"left","icon":"editor-alignleft"},{"label":"Right","value":"right","icon":"editor-alignright"}]},{"name":"footer_spacing_title","label":"Mobile Footer Spacing Options","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"mobile-footer-top-margin","label":"Mobile Footer links Top Margin","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"mobile-footer-bottom-margin","label":"Mobile Footer Links Bottom Margin","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""}]},{"name":"navigation","title":"Navigation","fields":[{"name":"nav_title","label":"Navigation Alignment","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"nav_alignment","label":"Horizontal Alignment","type":"IconGroup","default":"right","options":[{"label":"Left","value":"left","icon":"editor-alignleft"},{"label":"Center","value":"center","icon":"editor-aligncenter"},{"label":"Right","value":"right","icon":"editor-alignright"}]},{"name":"nav_text_transform","label":"Nav Text Transform","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Upper","label":"Uppercase"},{"value":"Lower","label":"Lowercase"},{"value":"Caps","label":"Capitalize"},{"value":"","label":"None"}],"default":""},{"name":"nav_border_title","label":"Navigation Border","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"nav-border-color","label":"Border Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"nav-border-top-size","label":"Border Top Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"nav-border-right-size","label":"Border Right Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"nav-border-bottom-size","label":"Border Bottom Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"nav-border-left-size","label":"Border Left Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split","default":""},{"name":"nav_spacing","label":"Navigation Spacing","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"hamburger-nav-spacing","label":"Hamburger Top & Bottom Spacing (16px Default)","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"main-nav-spacing","label":"Main Navigation Spacing (16px Default)","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"}]},{"name":"breadcrumbs","title":"Breadcrumbs","fields":[{"name":"breadcrumbs-colors-title","label":"Breadcrumbs Colors","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"breadcrumbs-bg-color","label":"Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"breadcrumbs-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"breadcrumbs-link-color","label":"Link Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"breadcrumbs-td-title","label":"Text Decoration","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"breadcrumb_underline_last","label":"Underline Last Breadcrumb","type":"toggle"}]},{"name":"typography","title":"Typography","fields":[{"name":"font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input"},{"name":"navigation-font-weight","label":"Navigation Font Weight","type":"input"},{"name":"font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}],"default":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif"},{"name":"heading-font-family","label":"Heading Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}],"default":"\"Lora\", serif"},{"name":"paragraph-font-family","label":"Paragraph Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"paragraph-and-list-font-size","label":"Paragraph & List Default Font Size","type":"input"},{"name":"content-link-color","label":"Link Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"typography-colors","label":"Typography Colors","default":{"42998eae-6a09-11ea-bc55-0242ac130003":{"name":"type-dark","color":"#333"},"aedb4cba-6a09-11ea-bc55-0242ac130003":{"name":"type-light","color":"#fff"}},"addToWindow":true,"type":"repeatable","fields":[{"name":"name","label":"Name","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"color","label":"Color","type":"picker","rowClass":"is-split"}]}],"groups":[{"name":"longform","title":"Longform","fields":[{"name":"longform-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"longform-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input"},{"name":"longform-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input"},{"name":"longform-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input"}]},{"name":"lists","title":"List Settings","fields":[{"name":"lists-default-line-height","label":"Default Line Height","type":"input"},{"name":"lists-default-bullet-point-size","label":"Default Bullet Point Size","type":"input"},{"name":"lists-default-list-left-margin","label":"Default List Left Margin","type":"input"},{"name":"lists-default-list-bottom-margin","label":"Default List Bottom Margin","type":"input"},{"name":"lists-default-list-item-bottom-margin","label":"Default List Item Bottom Margin","type":"input"},{"name":"lists-default-list-column-padding-right","label":"Default List Desktop Column Right Padding (2 columns + above)","type":"input"},{"name":"lists-default-list-mobile-column-padding-right","label":"Default List Mobile Column Right Padding (2 columns + above)","type":"input"}]},{"name":"h1","title":"Header 1","fields":[{"name":"h1-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"h1-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h1-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h1-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h1-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h1-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h1-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h1-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"h2","title":"Header 2","fields":[{"name":"h2-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"h2-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h2-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h2-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h2-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h2-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h2-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h2-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"h3","title":"Header 3","fields":[{"name":"h3-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"h3-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h3-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h3-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h3-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h3-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h3-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h3-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"h4","title":"Header 4","fields":[{"name":"h4-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"h4-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h4-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h4-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h4-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h4-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h4-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h4-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"h5","title":"Header 5","fields":[{"name":"h5-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"h5-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h5-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h5-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h5-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h5-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h5-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h5-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"h6","title":"Header 6","fields":[{"name":"h6-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"h6-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h6-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h6-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h6-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h6-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h6-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"h6-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"d1","title":"Display 1","fields":[{"name":"d1-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"d1-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d1-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d1-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d1-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d1-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d1-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d1-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"d2","title":"Display 2","fields":[{"name":"d2-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"d2-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d2-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d2-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d2-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d2-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d2-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d2-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"d3","title":"Display 3","fields":[{"name":"d3-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"d3-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d3-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d3-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d3-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d3-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d3-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d3-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"d4","title":"Display 4","fields":[{"name":"d4-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"d4-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d4-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d4-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d4-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d4-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d4-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d4-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"d5","title":"Display 5","fields":[{"name":"d5-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"d5-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d5-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d5-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d5-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d5-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d5-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d5-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"d6","title":"Display 6","fields":[{"name":"d6-font-family","label":"Font Family - If the font you expect is not in this list please sync Vibram","type":"select","options":[{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro"},{"value":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","label":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed"},{"value":"Avenir Next Pro","label":"Avenir Next Pro"},{"value":"","label":"None"},{"value":"\"Open Sans\", sans-serif","label":"Open Sans"},{"value":"\"Lora\", serif","label":"Lora"}]},{"name":"d6-font-size","label":"Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d6-mobile-font-size","label":"Mobile Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d6-tablet-font-size","label":"Tablet Font Size","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d6-letter-spacing","label":"Letter Spacing","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d6-font-weight","label":"Font Weight","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d6-line-height","label":"Line Height","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"d6-color","label":"Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]}]},{"name":"colors","title":"Color","fields":[{"name":"colors","label":"Site Colors","default":{"7ced9d4c-f1cd-4d07-80e5-4c1a8ec9e667":{"name":"theme-dark","color":"#2f73c6"},"f42ec570-1416-401f-b7de-7f4463e99a47":{"name":"theme-light","color":"#f9d058"},"b20311a6-57bd-425a-bb94-2f76a4a502d2":{"name":"theme-cta","color":"#0b2d54"},"8847089d-8b6f-44d8-88fe-5dee78cce02d":{"name":"theme-accent","color":"#68d7a3"}},"addToWindow":true,"type":"repeatable","fields":[{"name":"name","label":"Name","type":"input","rowClass":"is-split"},{"name":"color","label":"Color","type":"picker","rowClass":"is-split"}]}]},{"name":"sections","title":"Section","fields":[{"name":"container_sizes","label":"Container Sizes","default":{"7ced9d4c-f1cd-4d07-80e5-4c1a8ec9e667":{"name":"Normal","width":"1152px","class":"container"},"f42ec570-1416-401f-b7de-7f4463e99a47":{"name":"Narrow","width":"960px","class":"container--narrow"},"b20311a6-57bd-425a-bb94-2f76a4a502d2":{"name":"Wide","width":"1960px","class":"container--wide"}},"addToWindow":true,"type":"repeatable","fields":[{"name":"name","label":"Name","type":"input"},{"name":"class","label":"Class Name:","type":"input"},{"name":"width","label":"Width","type":"input"}]}]},{"name":"branding","title":"Branding","fields":[{"name":"logo-footer","label":"Logo Footer","type":"input"},{"name":"logo-footer-alt-text","label":"Logo Footer Alt Text","type":"input"},{"name":"logo-mobile","label":"Logo Mobile","type":"input"},{"name":"logo-mobile-alt-text","label":"Logo Mobile Alt Text","type":"input"},{"name":"logo-2","label":"Logo 2","type":"input"},{"name":"logo-2-alt-text","label":"Logo 2 Alt Text","type":"input"},{"name":"logo-1","label":"Logo 1","type":"input"},{"name":"logo-1-alt-text","label":"Logo 1 Alt Text","type":"input"},{"name":"school-logo","label":"School Logo","type":"input"},{"name":"school-logo-alt-text","label":"School Logo Alt Text","type":"input"},{"name":"program-logo","label":"Program Logo","type":"input"},{"name":"program-logo-alt-text","label":"Program Logo Alt Text","type":"input"},{"name":"favicon","label":"Favicon","type":"input"},{"name":"logomark","label":"Logomark","type":"input"},{"name":"logomark-alt-text","label":"Logomark Alt Text","type":"input"},{"name":"watermark","label":"Watermark","type":"input"},{"name":"favicon-1","label":"Favicon 1","type":"input"},{"name":"favicon-2","label":"Favicon 2","type":"input"}]},{"name":"taxi","title":"Taxi","fields":[{"name":"taxi_settings_title","label":"Taxi Form Settings","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"taxi_default_form_id","label":"Default Form ID","type":"input"},{"name":"taxi_default_form_grouping","label":"Default Form Grouping","type":"input"},{"name":"taxi_default_thank_you","label":"Default Thank You Page","type":"input"},{"name":"taxi_default_splash_creative","label":"Default Splash Creative","type":"input"},{"name":"taxi_default_title","label":"Default Title","type":"input"},{"name":"taxi_default_intro_text","label":"Default Intro Text","type":"input"},{"name":"taxi_styles_title","label":"Taxi Styles","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"taxi_btn_color","label":"Taxi Button Text Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"taxi_exclusion_title","label":"Remove Taxi Scripts From","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"taxi_post_type_exclude_page","label":"Pages","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false},{"name":"taxi_post_type_exclude_post","label":"Posts","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false},{"name":"taxi_post_type_exclude_plps","label":"PLPs","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false}]},{"name":"airtrain","title":"Air Train","fields":[{"name":"airtrain_settings_title","label":"Air Train Default Settings","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"airtrain_title","label":"Title","type":"input"},{"name":"airtrain_intro_title","label":"Intro Title","type":"input"},{"name":"airtrain_greenlight_grouping","label":"Greenlight Grouping","type":"input"},{"name":"airtrain_grouping","label":"Grouping","type":"input"},{"name":"airtrain_redirect_url","label":"Redirect URL","type":"input"},{"name":"airtrain_admissions_email","label":"Admissions Email","type":"input"},{"name":"airtrain_phone_number","label":"Admissions Phone Number","type":"input"},{"name":"airtrain_btn_color","label":"AirTrain Button Text Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"airtrain_btn_bg_color","label":"AirTrain Button Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"}]},{"name":"newrelic","title":"New Relic","fields":[{"name":"newrelic_settings_title","label":"New Relic Settings","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"newrelic_accountid","label":"Account ID","type":"input"},{"name":"newrelic_trustkey","label":"Trust Key","type":"input"},{"name":"newrelic_agentid","label":"Agent ID","type":"input"},{"name":"newrelic_licensekey","label":"License Key","type":"input"},{"name":"newrelic_applicationid","label":"Application ID","type":"input"}]},{"name":"blog","title":"Blog","fields":[{"name":"post_dates","label":"Remove Dates from Posts","type":"checkbox"},{"name":"hide_author","label":"Hide Author from Posts","type":"checkbox"},{"name":"modify_author_base","label":"Replaces the author url after the site home url. Format of your text should not include enclosing slashes e.g this\/is\/my\/new\/path.","type":"input"},{"name":"single_post_secondary_reusable_block_title","label":"Secondary Content Section","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"has_single_post_secondary_reusable_block","label":"Secondary Content Section","type":"toggle","default":false},{"name":"single_post_secondary_reusable_block_id","label":"Reusable Block ID","type":"input"}]},{"name":"analytics","title":"Analytics","fields":[{"name":"segment_key","label":"Segment Key","type":"input"},{"name":"trackingDomain","label":"Tracking Domain to appear in segment","type":"input"},{"name":"optimizelyId","label":"Optimizely ID","type":"input"},{"name":"optimizely_exclusion_title","label":"Exclude Optimizely Script","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"optimizely_post_type_exclude_page","label":"Pages","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false},{"name":"optimizely_post_type_exclude_post","label":"Posts","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false},{"name":"optimizely_post_type_exclude_plps","label":"PLPs","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false},{"name":"optimizely_loading_title","label":"Defer Optimizely Script","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"optimizely_post_type_defer_page","label":"Pages","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false},{"name":"optimizely_post_type_defer_post","label":"Posts","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false},{"name":"optimizely_post_type_defer_plps","label":"PLPs","type":"checkbox","showLabel":false},{"name":"cohesion_settings_title","label":"Cohesion Settings","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"cohesion_write_key","label":"Write Key","type":"input"},{"name":"cohesion_source_key","label":"Source Key","type":"input"},{"name":"cohesion_token","label":"Token","type":"input"},{"name":"cohesion_source_id","label":"Source ID","type":"input"}]},{"name":"raw_pages","title":"Raw Pages","fields":[{"name":"raw_pages_directory","label":"Raw pages folder directory, create a folder in themes\/twoyou\/inc\/raw-pages\/docs\/{your-directory-folder-name}\/ and insert your raw html in there. Insert the name of the folder you created below, save and refresh the page to see results.","type":"input"}]},{"name":"one_trust","title":"One Trust","fields":[{"name":"one_trust_id","label":"One Trust Site ID","type":"input"},{"name":"one_trust_post_type_exclude_page","label":"Exclude script from all Pages","type":"checkbox"},{"name":"one_trust_post_type_exclude_post","label":"Exclude script from all Posts","type":"checkbox"},{"name":"one_trust_post_type_exclude_plps","label":"Exclude script from all PLPs","type":"checkbox"}]},{"name":"plp","title":"PLP Settings","fields":[{"name":"plp_settings","label":"Specific to PLP post type.","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"hide_notices_plp","label":"Notices","type":"select","options":[{"value":"hide_all","label":"Hide All"},{"value":"show_all","label":"Show All"},{"value":"per_page","label":"Manage Per Page"}],"default":"per_page"},{"name":"plp_background_color","label":"PLP Background Color","type":"palette","colors":"$theme_settings.colors"},{"name":"plp_footer_title","label":"PLP Global Footer","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"plp_footer_telephone_meta","label":"Telephone Number","type":"input"},{"name":"plp_footer_uni_name","label":"University Name","type":"input"},{"name":"plp_footer_uni_short","label":"University Short Name","type":"input"},{"name":"plp_footer_copyright","label":"Copyright","type":"input"},{"name":"plp_footer_copyright_prefix","label":"Add copyright symbol and current year to copyright notice","type":"checkbox","help":"This will be formatted as \u00a9 2025 {your text here}"},{"name":"plp_footer_privacy_url","label":"Privacy Policy URL","type":"input"},{"name":"plp_footer_tos_url","label":"Terms of service URL","type":"input"},{"name":"plp_footer_donotsell_url","label":"Do Not Sell URL","type":"input"}]},{"name":"mega_menu","title":"Mega Menu","fields":[{"name":"mega_menu_enable","label":"Enable mega menu","type":"checkbox"},{"name":"mega_menu_persist_default_content","label":"Persist display of top level default content","type":"checkbox","help":"When disabled, the top level default content will be hidden after a menu item is interacted with"},{"name":"mega_menu_split_testing","label":"Activate mega menu A\/B testing","type":"checkbox"},{"name":"mega_menu_show_percentage","label":"Percentage of users to show the mega menu to","type":"range","min":1,"max":99,"default":50}]},{"name":"algolia","title":"Algolia Settings","fields":[{"name":"algolia_settings","label":"Algolia Settings","type":"title","showLabel":false},{"name":"algolia_db_index","label":"Algolia DB Index","type":"input"},{"name":"algolia_app_id","label":"Algolia App ID","type":"input"},{"name":"algolia_search_api_key","label":"Algolia Search API Key","type":"input"}]}]}},"values":{"central_park_settings":{"wp_univ_name":"Maryville University","wp_school_name":"","wp_site_id":97,"cp_uuid":"3c7e0b9c-40a4-4985-be52-5143a93ca42f","cp_fqd":"online.maryville.edu","cp_app_host":"","cp_lms_host":"","cp_archive_link":"","school_privacy_link":"","cp_onetrust_class":"twoyou-cpra-ot","programs_header":"","total_school_count":55,"cp_fullName_0":"Master of Health Administration","cp_school_fullName_0":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_1":"Bachelor of Arts, Human Development and Family Studies","cp_school_fullName_1":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_2":"Master of Science in Accounting","cp_school_fullName_2":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_3":"Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing","cp_school_fullName_3":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_4":"Master of Arts in Management and Leadership","cp_school_fullName_4":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_5":"Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice","cp_school_fullName_5":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_6":"Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence","cp_school_fullName_6":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_7":"Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Media","cp_school_fullName_7":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_8":"Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Artificial Intelligence","cp_school_fullName_8":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_9":"Graduate Degrees","cp_school_fullName_9":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_10":"Bachelor of Science, Marketing","cp_school_fullName_10":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_11":"Bachelor of Science, Business Administration","cp_school_fullName_11":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_12":"Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management","cp_school_fullName_12":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_13":"Bachelor of Science, Sustainability","cp_school_fullName_13":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_14":"Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management","cp_school_fullName_14":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_15":"Bachelor of Science, Finance","cp_school_fullName_15":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_16":"Bachelor of Arts, Communications","cp_school_fullName_16":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_17":"Bachelor of Arts, International Studies","cp_school_fullName_17":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_18":"Undergraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence","cp_school_fullName_18":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_19":"Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development","cp_school_fullName_19":"Maryville University","cp_fullName_20":"Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Leadership","cp_school_fullName_20":"Maryville University"},"whitelabel_settings":{"cta_title":"","current_whitelabel_revision":""},"theme_settings":{"site_og_name":"Maryville University Online","brand_asset_id":"d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b","asset_path":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/marketing","admissions_email":"","admissions_phone":"","site_background_color":"bg-color","floating_cta_bg_color":"theme-cta","floating_cta_color":"theme-cta-contrast","is_flex_plp":"","sidebar_indent":"","sidebar_indentation":"1","sidebar_hover_bg_color":"","sidebar_hover_text_color":"","floating_cta":"","hide_floating_cta":"1","accessibility_options":"","skip_main_color":"theme-light","defer_bundle_js":"","error_pages":"","404_error_page_id":"67028","404_error_page_hide_floating_cta":"","yoast_custom_settings":"","disable_yoast_auto_redirects":true,"cta_title":"","add_cta":"1","cta_current_tab":"1","cta_link":"\/choose-your-program\/","cta_text":"Apply Now","cta-button-color":"theme-cta","cta-text-color":"theme-cta-contrast","cta-button-color-hover":"theme-cta","enable_dropdown":"","cta-dropdown":{"5d7c76b0-f225-4c26-9304-738787a0a59e":{"order":0}},"cta-dropdown-background-color":"theme-cta","cta-dropdown-text-color":"theme-cta-contrast","cta-dropdown-hover-color":"","second_cta_title":"","add_second_cta":"","second_cta_current_tab":"","second_cta_link":"test.com","second_cta_text":"Request Information","second-cta-button-color":"","second-cta-text-color":"","second-cta-button-color-hover":"","rows_title":"","header_rows":"2","search_title":"","search_enabled":"","header_border_title":"","header_border_color":"","header_border_top_size":"","header_border_right_size":"","header_border_bottom_size":"","header_border_left_size":"","hide_top_nav_bar":"","logo-1-link":"\/","logo-1-external-link":"1","logo-1-height":"60px","logo-1-width":"","logo-1-padding":"5px","logo-1-outer-top-bottom-padding":"","logo1_align_title":"","navbar-logo-1-alignment":"left","logo-1-vertical-alignment":"middle","logo1_color_title":"","logo-1-background-color":"theme-light","logo-1-active-border-color":"","logo-1-hover-border-color":"","logo-2-link":"","logo-2-external-link":"","logo-2-height":"70px","logo-2-width":"","logo-2-padding":"","logo2_align_title":"","navbar-logo-2-alignment":"left","logo-2-vertical-alignment":"middle","logo2_color_title":"","logo-2-background-color":"theme-light","logo-2-nav-bar-text-color":"black-color","logo-2-active-border-color":"","logo-2-hover-border-color":"","logo-2-submenu-active-text-color":"theme-cta-contrast","logo-2-submenu-active-background-color":"theme-cta","logo2_visibility_title":"","hide_logo2":"1","use_logo1":"1","logo-mobile-link":"\/","logo-mobile-height":"40px","logo-mobile-width":"","logo-mobile-padding":"10px 0","navbar-logo-mobile-alignment":"center","logo-mobile-colors":"","logo-mobile-background-color":"","footer_type":"mega","footer_home_content":"","footer_copyright":"Maryville University. All rights reserved.","footer_copyright_date":true,"footer-background-color":"bg-color-dark","footer-content-color":"theme-light","footer-copyright-color":"","footer_logo_title":"","footer-logo-link":"","logo-footer-height":"50px","logo-footer-width":"","logo-footer-padding":"","hide_footer_logo":"","footer_align_title":"","footer-logo-alignment":"left","footer_spacing_title":"","mobile-footer-top-margin":"","mobile-footer-bottom-margin":"","nav_title":"","nav_alignment":"left","nav_text_transform":"","nav_border_title":"","nav-border-color":"theme-cta","nav-border-top-size":"","nav-border-right-size":"","nav-border-bottom-size":"","nav-border-left-size":"","nav_spacing":"","hamburger-nav-spacing":"","main-nav-spacing":"","breadcrumbs-colors-title":"","breadcrumbs-bg-color":"","breadcrumbs-color":"","breadcrumbs-link-color":"","breadcrumbs-td-title":"","breadcrumb_underline_last":"","font-weight":"400","navigation-font-weight":"","font-family":"Avenir Next Pro","heading-font-family":"Avenir Next Pro","paragraph-font-family":"Avenir Next Pro","paragraph-and-list-font-size":"","content-link-color":"theme-cta","typography-colors":{"53bf8554-68c5-4e3d-861e-8f4c78330033":{"name":"type-dark","color":"#333"},"1e33c1ac-dbd9-4a35-9132-e3eac9ecfaf0":{"name":"type-light","color":"#fff"}},"longform-font-family":"Avenir Next Pro","longform-font-weight":"400","longform-font-size":"16px","longform-line-height":"","lists-default-line-height":"","lists-default-bullet-point-size":"","lists-default-list-left-margin":"","lists-default-list-bottom-margin":"","lists-default-list-item-bottom-margin":"","lists-default-list-column-padding-right":"","lists-default-list-mobile-column-padding-right":"","h1-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro","h1-font-size":"36px","h1-mobile-font-size":"32px","h1-tablet-font-size":"","h1-letter-spacing":"","h1-font-weight":"600","h1-line-height":"36px","h1-color":"theme-accent","h2-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro","h2-font-size":"32px","h2-mobile-font-size":"28px","h2-tablet-font-size":"","h2-letter-spacing":"","h2-font-weight":"600","h2-line-height":"37px","h2-color":"theme-accent","h3-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro","h3-font-size":"26px","h3-mobile-font-size":"22px","h3-tablet-font-size":"","h3-letter-spacing":"","h3-font-weight":"600","h3-line-height":"29px","h3-color":"theme-accent","h4-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro","h4-font-size":"22px","h4-mobile-font-size":"20px","h4-tablet-font-size":"","h4-letter-spacing":"","h4-font-weight":"600","h4-line-height":"27px","h4-color":"black-color","h5-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro","h5-font-size":"18px","h5-mobile-font-size":"","h5-tablet-font-size":"","h5-letter-spacing":"","h5-font-weight":"600","h5-line-height":"23px","h5-color":"black-color","h6-font-family":"","h6-font-size":"16px","h6-mobile-font-size":"","h6-tablet-font-size":"","h6-letter-spacing":"","h6-font-weight":"600","h6-line-height":"21px","h6-color":"black-color","d1-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","d1-font-size":"48px","d1-mobile-font-size":"","d1-tablet-font-size":"","d1-letter-spacing":"","d1-font-weight":"400","d1-line-height":"48px","d1-color":"theme-accent","d2-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","d2-font-size":"24px","d2-mobile-font-size":"","d2-tablet-font-size":"","d2-letter-spacing":"","d2-font-weight":"400","d2-line-height":"29px","d2-color":"theme-accent","d3-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","d3-font-size":"23px","d3-mobile-font-size":"","d3-tablet-font-size":"","d3-letter-spacing":"","d3-font-weight":"600","d3-line-height":"26px","d3-color":"theme-cta","d4-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","d4-font-size":"20px","d4-mobile-font-size":"","d4-tablet-font-size":"","d4-letter-spacing":"","d4-font-weight":"400","d4-line-height":"25px","d4-color":"","d5-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","d5-font-size":"17px","d5-mobile-font-size":"","d5-tablet-font-size":"","d5-letter-spacing":"","d5-font-weight":"400","d5-line-height":"22px","d5-color":"","d6-font-family":"Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed","d6-font-size":"13px","d6-mobile-font-size":"","d6-tablet-font-size":"","d6-letter-spacing":"","d6-font-weight":"500","d6-line-height":"17px","d6-color":"","colors":{"e3b39c9e-a033-4d46-a57c-89fad1622c71":{"name":"theme-dark","color":"#000000"},"54799f62-34dd-43cf-bc26-0ac281b43310":{"name":"theme-light","color":"#ffffff"},"5491ee40-7c19-4b59-ae5e-ebfb41384f4b":{"name":"theme-cta","color":"#c91235"},"72181192-8817-4b7a-a151-e2fc0669052d":{"name":"theme-accent","color":"#555960"},"0db1d0dd-057a-4d7a-acda-7fe411c678ed":{"name":"black-color","color":"#000000"},"5cfc8e7b-cae3-48a2-b68e-b8ef1c7ed96a":{"name":"color-hover","color":"#f2f2f2"},"a751af9b-8e69-4c93-8695-267273419adf":{"name":"dark-grey","color":"#4a4a4a"},"3874301a-7c47-4721-a7bf-4cc01d1f448d":{"name":"theme-accent-contrast","color":"#ffffff"},"257084c0-e9d9-40eb-8c6d-bc8562055fb0":{"name":"theme-cta-contrast","color":"#ffffff"},"496b0d86-1673-470b-97b6-a409babb7ef6":{"name":"banner","color":"#136f08"},"c73b95cc-19d7-47c7-b2f9-1df0060a3b49":{"name":"bg-color","color":"#f9f9f9"},"0643cca7-dbc8-496e-aae1-5b43b1a84715":{"name":"bg-color-dark","color":"#2C2A2A"},"fd9b4033-6d01-4042-b83f-ce2bf9f2c40c":{"order":12,"name":"bg-light-grey","color":"#EEEEEE"}},"container_sizes":{"b30eb7fd-5e39-4a11-9dd4-3e1113896c6f":{"name":"Normal","width":"1152px","class":"container"},"6dbbda9e-5bc4-4cae-bf8e-883111384817":{"name":"Narrow","width":"960px","class":"container--narrow"},"47d58923-c337-484b-89a6-4655840f9f6f":{"name":"Wide","width":"1960px","class":"container--wide"},"091b9f6d-62cf-4229-a7a0-1e7f3059bb56":{"order":3,"name":"VeryNarrow","class":"container--vnarrow","width":"760px"}},"logo-footer":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/logo-footer.png","logo-footer-alt-text":"","logo-mobile":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/logo-mobile.png","logo-mobile-alt-text":"","logo-2":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/logo-2.png","logo-2-alt-text":"","logo-1":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/logo-1.png","logo-1-alt-text":"Maryville University Online","school-logo":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/logo-school-mobile-app-1.png","school-logo-alt-text":"","program-logo":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/logo-program-mobile-app-1.png","program-logo-alt-text":"","favicon":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/favicon.ico","logomark":"","logomark-alt-text":"","watermark":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/watermark.png","favicon-1":"https:\/\/whitelabel.2u.com\/cdn\/v1\/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b\/\/favicon.svg","favicon-2":"","taxi_settings_title":"","taxi_default_form_id":"2446","taxi_default_form_grouping":"mvu-umt","taxi_default_thank_you":"\/thank-you\/","taxi_default_splash_creative":"inbound","taxi_default_title":"Take Your Next Brave Step","taxi_default_intro_text":"Receive information about the benefits of our programs, the courses you'll take, and what you need to apply.","taxi_styles_title":"","taxi_btn_color":"theme-cta-contrast","taxi_exclusion_title":"","taxi_post_type_exclude_page":"","taxi_post_type_exclude_post":"","taxi_post_type_exclude_plps":"","airtrain_settings_title":"","airtrain_title":"","airtrain_intro_title":"","airtrain_greenlight_grouping":"","airtrain_grouping":"","airtrain_redirect_url":"","airtrain_admissions_email":"","airtrain_phone_number":"","airtrain_btn_color":"","airtrain_btn_bg_color":"","newrelic_settings_title":"","newrelic_accountid":"","newrelic_trustkey":"","newrelic_agentid":"","newrelic_licensekey":"","newrelic_applicationid":"","post_dates":"","hide_author":true,"modify_author_base":"","single_post_secondary_reusable_block_title":"","has_single_post_secondary_reusable_block":"1","single_post_secondary_reusable_block_id":"74867","segment_key":"SSIynLBPX4loEcZL8bdPVhMspl2x5UKX","trackingDomain":"mvu-umt","optimizelyId":"25462750057","optimizely_exclusion_title":"","optimizely_post_type_exclude_page":"","optimizely_post_type_exclude_post":"","optimizely_post_type_exclude_plps":"","optimizely_loading_title":"","optimizely_post_type_defer_page":"","optimizely_post_type_defer_post":true,"optimizely_post_type_defer_plps":"","cohesion_settings_title":"","cohesion_write_key":"","cohesion_source_key":"","cohesion_token":"","cohesion_source_id":"","raw_pages_directory":"","one_trust_id":"00a3e6ba-0041-46a2-beee-51c865959844","one_trust_post_type_exclude_page":"","one_trust_post_type_exclude_post":"","one_trust_post_type_exclude_plps":"","plp_settings":"","hide_notices_plp":"per_page","plp_background_color":"theme-cta-contrast","plp_footer_title":"","plp_footer_telephone_meta":"","plp_footer_uni_name":"Maryville University","plp_footer_uni_short":"","plp_footer_copyright":"Maryville University. All rights reserved.","plp_footer_copyright_prefix":true,"plp_footer_privacy_url":"\/legal\/privacy-policy\/","plp_footer_tos_url":"\/legal\/terms-of-use\/","plp_footer_donotsell_url":"#","mega_menu_enable":true,"mega_menu_persist_default_content":"","mega_menu_split_testing":"","mega_menu_show_percentage":50,"algolia_settings":"","algolia_db_index":"wp_97_production_all","algolia_app_id":"K9EMGRG4VU","algolia_search_api_key":"b09fcdd1ac9bfd3fb37e26e714bbfc3c"}}}; /* ]]> */ </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/plugins/global-settings/dist/scripts/editor.js?m=1677502791g" ></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://cdn.optimizely.com/js/25462750057.js?ver=1.0" id="optimizely-script-js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/themes/twoyou/dist/static/scripts/speedcurve.js?m=1736779846g" ></script><script type="text/plain" class="optanon-category-C0003" src="https://cdn.speedcurve.com/js/lux.js?id=4441121887&ver=1736779846"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://online.maryville.edu/_static/??-eJzTLy/QzcxLzilNSS3WzwKiwtLUokoopZebmaeXVayjj0+Rbm5melFiSSpUsX2uraG5saWRpYmxgWUWAK+jIic=" ></script><script type="text/plain" class="optanon-category-C0003" src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/themes/twoyou/dist/static/scripts/analytics.js?ver=1736779846"></script><script src="https://prospect-form-plugin.2u.com/cask-latest/lead.form.plugin.js?ver=1.0" defer="defer" type="text/javascript"></script> <script type="text/javascript" charset="UTF-8" data-domain-script="00a3e6ba-0041-46a2-beee-51c865959844" src="https://cdn.cookielaw.org/consent/00a3e6ba-0041-46a2-beee-51c865959844/otSDKStub.js?ver=1" id="one-trust-js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/themes/twoyou/dist/static/scripts/cpra-one-trust.js?m=1736779846g" ></script><meta name="generator" content="WordPress 6.5.5" /> <link rel='shortlink' href='https://online.maryville.edu/?p=56417' /> <link rel="alternate" type="application/json+oembed" href="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-json/oembed/1.0/embed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonline.maryville.edu%2Fblog%2Fimportance-of-training-and-development%2F" /> <link rel="alternate" type="text/xml+oembed" href="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-json/oembed/1.0/embed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonline.maryville.edu%2Fblog%2Fimportance-of-training-and-development%2F&format=xml" />  <style>img#wpstats{display:none}</style> <style>:root {--var-color-theme-dark: #000000;--var-color-theme-dark--darker: #000000;--var-color-theme-dark--rgb: 0, 0, 0;--var-color-theme-light: #ffffff;--var-color-theme-light--darker: #e6e6e6;--var-color-theme-light--rgb: 255, 255, 255;--var-color-theme-cta: #c91235;--var-color-theme-cta--darker: #b0001c;--var-color-theme-cta--rgb: 201, 18, 53;--var-color-theme-accent: #555960;--var-color-theme-accent--darker: #3c4047;--var-color-theme-accent--rgb: 85, 89, 96;--var-color-black-color: #000000;--var-color-black-color--darker: #000000;--var-color-black-color--rgb: 0, 0, 0;--var-color-color-hover: #f2f2f2;--var-color-color-hover--darker: #d9d9d9;--var-color-color-hover--rgb: 242, 242, 242;--var-color-dark-grey: #4a4a4a;--var-color-dark-grey--darker: #313131;--var-color-dark-grey--rgb: 74, 74, 74;--var-color-theme-accent-contrast: #ffffff;--var-color-theme-accent-contrast--darker: #e6e6e6;--var-color-theme-accent-contrast--rgb: 255, 255, 255;--var-color-theme-cta-contrast: #ffffff;--var-color-theme-cta-contrast--darker: #e6e6e6;--var-color-theme-cta-contrast--rgb: 255, 255, 255;--var-color-banner: #136f08;--var-color-banner--darker: #005600;--var-color-banner--rgb: 19, 111, 8;--var-color-bg-color: #f9f9f9;--var-color-bg-color--darker: #e0e0e0;--var-color-bg-color--rgb: 249, 249, 249;--var-color-bg-color-dark: #2C2A2A;--var-color-bg-color-dark--darker: #131111;--var-color-bg-color-dark--rgb: 44, 42, 42;--var-color-bg-light-grey: #EEEEEE;--var-color-bg-light-grey--darker: #d5d5d5;--var-color-bg-light-grey--rgb: 238, 238, 238;--var-cta-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta);--var-cta-color--darker: var(--var-color-theme-cta--darker);--var-ctaHover-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta);--var-ctaDropBackground-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta);--var-ctaDropColor-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast);--var-ctaDropHoverColor-color: #eee;--var-ctaText-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast);--var-secondCtaButtonColor-color: #fff;--var-secondCtaButtonColor-color--darker: #fff;--var-secondCtaTextColor-color: #000;--var-secondCtaButtonColorHover-color: #fff;--var-footerbg-color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark);--var-footerContent-color: var(--var-color-theme-light);--var-footerCopyright-color: var(--var-footerContent-color);--var-topbarBg-color: var(--var-color-theme-light);--var-topBarMobileBg-color: var(--var-topbarBg-color);--var-secondtopbarBg-color: var(--var-color-theme-light);--var-navBarTextColor-color: var(--var-color-black-color);--var-secondtopbarAb-color: ;--var-secondtopbarHb-color: ;--var-submenuActiveColor-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast);--var-submenuActiveBackgroundColor-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta);--var-floatingCtaBg-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta);--var-floatingCtaBg-color--darker: var(--var-color-theme-cta--darker);--var-sidebarHoverBgColor-color: ;--var-sidebarHoverTextColor-color: #000;--var-floatingCta-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast);--var-skipMain-color: var(--var-color-theme-light);--var-taxi-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast);--var-airtrain-color: var(--var-taxi-color);--var-breadcrumbsBg-color: var(--var-color-bg-color);--var-breadcrumbs-color: var(--var-paragraph-font-family);--var-breadcrumbs-link-color: var(--var-contentLink-color);--var-nav-borderTop: ;--var-nav-borderRight: ;--var-nav-borderBottom: ;--var-nav-borderLeft: ;--var-header-borderTop: ;--var-header-borderRight: ;--var-header-borderBottom: ;--var-header-borderLeft: ;--var-container-width: 1152px;--var-container--narrow-width: 960px;--var-container--wide-width: 1960px;--var-container--vnarrow-width: 760px;--var-base-font-weight: 400;--var-navigation-font-weight: var(--var-base-font-weight);--var-base-font-family: Avenir Next Pro;--var-heading-font-family: Avenir Next Pro;--var-hamburger-nav-spacing: 16px;--var-main-nav-spacing: 16px;--var-contentLink-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta);--var-longform-font-family: Avenir Next Pro;--var-longform-font-weight: 400;--var-longform-font-size: 16px;--var-longform-line-height: var(--var-base-line-height);--var-list-default-line-height: ;--var-list-default-bullet-point-size: ;--var-list-default-list-left-margin: 16px;--var-list-default-list-bottom-margin: 16px;--var-list-default-list-item-bottom-margin: ;--var-list-default-list-column-padding-right: ;--var-list-default-list-mobile-column-padding-right: ;--var-paragraph-font-family: Avenir Next Pro;--var-paragraph-and-list-font-size: 16px;--var-h1-font-size: 36px;--var-h1-mobile-font-size: 32px;--var-h1-tablet-font-size: 36px;--var-h1-letter-spacing: inherit;--var-h1-line-height: 36px;--var-h1-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent);--var-h1-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro;--var-h1-font-weight: 600;--var-h2-font-size: 32px;--var-h2-mobile-font-size: 28px;--var-h2-tablet-font-size: 32px;--var-h2-letter-spacing: inherit;--var-h2-line-height: 37px;--var-h2-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent);--var-h2-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro;--var-h2-font-weight: 600;--var-h3-font-size: 26px;--var-h3-mobile-font-size: 22px;--var-h3-tablet-font-size: 26px;--var-h3-letter-spacing: inherit;--var-h3-line-height: 29px;--var-h3-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent);--var-h3-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro;--var-h3-font-weight: 600;--var-h4-font-size: 22px;--var-h4-mobile-font-size: 20px;--var-h4-tablet-font-size: 22px;--var-h4-letter-spacing: inherit;--var-h4-line-height: 27px;--var-h4-color: var(--var-color-black-color);--var-h4-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro;--var-h4-font-weight: 600;--var-h5-font-size: 18px;--var-h5-mobile-font-size: 18px;--var-h5-tablet-font-size: 18px;--var-h5-letter-spacing: inherit;--var-h5-line-height: 23px;--var-h5-color: var(--var-color-black-color);--var-h5-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro;--var-h5-font-weight: 600;--var-h6-font-size: 16px;--var-h6-mobile-font-size: 16px;--var-h6-tablet-font-size: 16px;--var-h6-letter-spacing: inherit;--var-h6-line-height: 21px;--var-h6-color: var(--var-color-black-color);--var-h6-font-family: var(--var-heading-font-family);--var-h6-font-weight: 600;--var-d1-font-size: 48px;--var-d1-mobile-font-size: 48px;--var-d1-tablet-font-size: 48px;--var-d1-letter-spacing: var(--var-h1-letter-spacing);--var-d1-line-height: 48px;--var-d1-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent);--var-d1-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed;--var-d1-font-weight: 400;--var-d2-font-size: 24px;--var-d2-mobile-font-size: 24px;--var-d2-tablet-font-size: 24px;--var-d2-letter-spacing: var(--var-h2-letter-spacing);--var-d2-line-height: 29px;--var-d2-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent);--var-d2-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed;--var-d2-font-weight: 400;--var-d3-font-size: 23px;--var-d3-mobile-font-size: 23px;--var-d3-tablet-font-size: 23px;--var-d3-letter-spacing: var(--var-h3-letter-spacing);--var-d3-line-height: 26px;--var-d3-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta);--var-d3-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed;--var-d3-font-weight: 600;--var-d4-font-size: 20px;--var-d4-mobile-font-size: 20px;--var-d4-tablet-font-size: 20px;--var-d4-letter-spacing: var(--var-h4-letter-spacing);--var-d4-line-height: 25px;--var-d4-color: var(--var-h4-color);--var-d4-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed;--var-d4-font-weight: 400;--var-d5-font-size: 17px;--var-d5-mobile-font-size: 17px;--var-d5-tablet-font-size: 17px;--var-d5-letter-spacing: var(--var-h5-letter-spacing);--var-d5-line-height: 22px;--var-d5-color: var(--var-h5-color);--var-d5-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed;--var-d5-font-weight: 400;--var-d6-font-size: 13px;--var-d6-mobile-font-size: 13px;--var-d6-tablet-font-size: 13px;--var-d6-letter-spacing: var(--var-h6-letter-spacing);--var-d6-line-height: 17px;--var-d6-color: var(--var-h6-color);--var-d6-font-family: Avenir Next LT Pro Condensed;--var-d6-font-weight: 500;--var-color-type-dark: #333;--var-color-type-light: #fff;--var-breadcrumb-td-last: none;--var-logo-1-height: 60px;--var-logo-1-padding: 5px;--var-navbar-logo-1-alignment: left;--var-logo-1-vertical-alignment: middle;--var-logo-1-background-color: theme-light;--var-logo-1-active-border-color: initial;--var-logo-1-hover-border-color: initial;--var-logo-2-height: 70px;--var-logo-2-padding: initial;--var-navbar-logo-2-alignment: left;--var-logo-2-vertical-alignment: middle;--var-logo-2-background-color: theme-light;--var-logo-2-active-border-color: initial;--var-logo-2-hover-border-color: initial;--var-logo-footer-height: 50px;--var-logo-footer-padding: initial;--var-logo-mobile-height: 40px;--var-logo-mobile-padding: 10px 0;--var-navbar-logo-mobile-alignment: center;--var-mobile-footer-top-margin: 0px;--var-mobile-footer-bottom-margin: 15px;}.container {width: 100%;max-width: var(--var-container-width);}.container--half {width: 100%;max-width: calc( var(--var-container-width) / 2 );}.container--narrow {width: 100%;max-width: var(--var-container--narrow-width);}.container--narrow--half {width: 100%;max-width: calc( var(--var-container--narrow-width) / 2 );}.container--wide {width: 100%;max-width: var(--var-container--wide-width);}.container--wide--half {width: 100%;max-width: calc( var(--var-container--wide-width) / 2 );}.container--vnarrow {width: 100%;max-width: var(--var-container--vnarrow-width);}.container--vnarrow--half {width: 100%;max-width: calc( var(--var-container--vnarrow-width) / 2 );}.u--background-color-theme-dark { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important; }.u--border-theme-dark { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-theme-dark { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-theme-dark { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important; }.u--text-theme-dark { color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-dark li::before { color: #000000; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-dark li > ul li::before { color: #000000; }.u--table-head-theme-dark thead { border-bottom-color: #000000 !important; }.u--table-head-background-theme-dark thead { background-color: #000000 !important; }.u--table-head-text-theme-dark thead th { color: #000000 !important; }.u--table-foot-theme-dark tfoot { border-top-color: #000000 !important; }.u--link-text-theme-dark a { color: #000000 !important; }.u--link-background—color-theme-dark a { background-color: #000000 !important; }.u--tabletText-theme-dark { color: #000000; }.u--mobileText-theme-dark { color: #000000; }.u--mobileBackground-theme-dark { background-color: #000000; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-theme-dark { background-color: #000000!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-theme-dark { background-color: #000000!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-theme-dark { background-color: #000000!important; }}.u--background-color-theme-light { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important; }.u--border-theme-light { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-theme-light { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-theme-light { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important; }.u--text-theme-light { color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-light li::before { color: #ffffff; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-light li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff; }.u--table-head-theme-light thead { border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-head-background-theme-light thead { background-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-head-text-theme-light thead th { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-foot-theme-light tfoot { border-top-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--link-text-theme-light a { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--link-background—color-theme-light a { background-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--tabletText-theme-light { color: #ffffff; }.u--mobileText-theme-light { color: #ffffff; }.u--mobileBackground-theme-light { background-color: #ffffff; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-theme-light { background-color: #ffffff!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-theme-light { background-color: #ffffff!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-theme-light { background-color: #ffffff!important; }}.u--background-color-theme-cta { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important; }.u--border-theme-cta { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-theme-cta { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-theme-cta { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important; }.u--text-theme-cta { color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-cta li::before { color: #c91235; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-cta li > ul li::before { color: #c91235; }.u--table-head-theme-cta thead { border-bottom-color: #c91235 !important; }.u--table-head-background-theme-cta thead { background-color: #c91235 !important; }.u--table-head-text-theme-cta thead th { color: #c91235 !important; }.u--table-foot-theme-cta tfoot { border-top-color: #c91235 !important; }.u--link-text-theme-cta a { color: #c91235 !important; }.u--link-background—color-theme-cta a { background-color: #c91235 !important; }.u--tabletText-theme-cta { color: #c91235; }.u--mobileText-theme-cta { color: #c91235; }.u--mobileBackground-theme-cta { background-color: #c91235; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-theme-cta { background-color: #c91235!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-theme-cta { background-color: #c91235!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-theme-cta { background-color: #c91235!important; }}.u--background-color-theme-accent { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important; }.u--border-theme-accent { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-theme-accent { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-theme-accent { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important; }.u--text-theme-accent { color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-accent li::before { color: #555960; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-accent li > ul li::before { color: #555960; }.u--table-head-theme-accent thead { border-bottom-color: #555960 !important; }.u--table-head-background-theme-accent thead { background-color: #555960 !important; }.u--table-head-text-theme-accent thead th { color: #555960 !important; }.u--table-foot-theme-accent tfoot { border-top-color: #555960 !important; }.u--link-text-theme-accent a { color: #555960 !important; }.u--link-background—color-theme-accent a { background-color: #555960 !important; }.u--tabletText-theme-accent { color: #555960; }.u--mobileText-theme-accent { color: #555960; }.u--mobileBackground-theme-accent { background-color: #555960; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-theme-accent { background-color: #555960!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-theme-accent { background-color: #555960!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-theme-accent { background-color: #555960!important; }}.u--background-color-black-color { background-color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important; }.u--border-black-color { border-color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-black-color { border-color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-black-color { border-color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important; }.u--text-black-color { color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-black-color li::before { color: #000000; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-black-color li > ul li::before { color: #000000; }.u--table-head-black-color thead { border-bottom-color: #000000 !important; }.u--table-head-background-black-color thead { background-color: #000000 !important; }.u--table-head-text-black-color thead th { color: #000000 !important; }.u--table-foot-black-color tfoot { border-top-color: #000000 !important; }.u--link-text-black-color a { color: #000000 !important; }.u--link-background—color-black-color a { background-color: #000000 !important; }.u--tabletText-black-color { color: #000000; }.u--mobileText-black-color { color: #000000; }.u--mobileBackground-black-color { background-color: #000000; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-black-color { background-color: #000000!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-black-color { background-color: #000000!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-black-color { background-color: #000000!important; }}.u--background-color-color-hover { background-color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important; }.u--border-color-hover { border-color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-color-hover { border-color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-color-hover { border-color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important; }.u--text-color-hover { color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-color-hover li::before { color: #f2f2f2; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-color-hover li > ul li::before { color: #f2f2f2; }.u--table-head-color-hover thead { border-bottom-color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.u--table-head-background-color-hover thead { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.u--table-head-text-color-hover thead th { color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.u--table-foot-color-hover tfoot { border-top-color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.u--link-text-color-hover a { color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.u--link-background—color-color-hover a { background-color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.u--tabletText-color-hover { color: #f2f2f2; }.u--mobileText-color-hover { color: #f2f2f2; }.u--mobileBackground-color-hover { background-color: #f2f2f2; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-color-hover { background-color: #f2f2f2!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-color-hover { background-color: #f2f2f2!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-color-hover { background-color: #f2f2f2!important; }}.u--background-color-dark-grey { background-color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important; }.u--border-dark-grey { border-color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-dark-grey { border-color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-dark-grey { border-color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important; }.u--text-dark-grey { color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-dark-grey li::before { color: #4a4a4a; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-dark-grey li > ul li::before { color: #4a4a4a; }.u--table-head-dark-grey thead { border-bottom-color: #4a4a4a !important; }.u--table-head-background-dark-grey thead { background-color: #4a4a4a !important; }.u--table-head-text-dark-grey thead th { color: #4a4a4a !important; }.u--table-foot-dark-grey tfoot { border-top-color: #4a4a4a !important; }.u--link-text-dark-grey a { color: #4a4a4a !important; }.u--link-background—color-dark-grey a { background-color: #4a4a4a !important; }.u--tabletText-dark-grey { color: #4a4a4a; }.u--mobileText-dark-grey { color: #4a4a4a; }.u--mobileBackground-dark-grey { background-color: #4a4a4a; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-dark-grey { background-color: #4a4a4a!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-dark-grey { background-color: #4a4a4a!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-dark-grey { background-color: #4a4a4a!important; }}.u--background-color-theme-accent-contrast { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important; }.u--border-theme-accent-contrast { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-theme-accent-contrast { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-theme-accent-contrast { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important; }.u--text-theme-accent-contrast { color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-accent-contrast li::before { color: #ffffff; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-accent-contrast li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff; }.u--table-head-theme-accent-contrast thead { border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-head-background-theme-accent-contrast thead { background-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-head-text-theme-accent-contrast thead th { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-foot-theme-accent-contrast tfoot { border-top-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--link-text-theme-accent-contrast a { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--link-background—color-theme-accent-contrast a { background-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--tabletText-theme-accent-contrast { color: #ffffff; }.u--mobileText-theme-accent-contrast { color: #ffffff; }.u--mobileBackground-theme-accent-contrast { background-color: #ffffff; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-theme-accent-contrast { background-color: #ffffff!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-theme-accent-contrast { background-color: #ffffff!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-theme-accent-contrast { background-color: #ffffff!important; }}.u--background-color-theme-cta-contrast { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important; }.u--border-theme-cta-contrast { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-theme-cta-contrast { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-theme-cta-contrast { border-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important; }.u--text-theme-cta-contrast { color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-cta-contrast li::before { color: #ffffff; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-theme-cta-contrast li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff; }.u--table-head-theme-cta-contrast thead { border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-head-background-theme-cta-contrast thead { background-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-head-text-theme-cta-contrast thead th { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--table-foot-theme-cta-contrast tfoot { border-top-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--link-text-theme-cta-contrast a { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--link-background—color-theme-cta-contrast a { background-color: #ffffff !important; }.u--tabletText-theme-cta-contrast { color: #ffffff; }.u--mobileText-theme-cta-contrast { color: #ffffff; }.u--mobileBackground-theme-cta-contrast { background-color: #ffffff; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-theme-cta-contrast { background-color: #ffffff!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-theme-cta-contrast { background-color: #ffffff!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-theme-cta-contrast { background-color: #ffffff!important; }}.u--background-color-banner { background-color: var(--var-color-banner) !important; }.u--border-banner { border-color: var(--var-color-banner) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-banner { border-color: var(--var-color-banner) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-banner { border-color: var(--var-color-banner) !important; }.u--text-banner { color: var(--var-color-banner) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-banner li::before { color: #136f08; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-banner li > ul li::before { color: #136f08; }.u--table-head-banner thead { border-bottom-color: #136f08 !important; }.u--table-head-background-banner thead { background-color: #136f08 !important; }.u--table-head-text-banner thead th { color: #136f08 !important; }.u--table-foot-banner tfoot { border-top-color: #136f08 !important; }.u--link-text-banner a { color: #136f08 !important; }.u--link-background—color-banner a { background-color: #136f08 !important; }.u--tabletText-banner { color: #136f08; }.u--mobileText-banner { color: #136f08; }.u--mobileBackground-banner { background-color: #136f08; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-banner { background-color: #136f08!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-banner { background-color: #136f08!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-banner { background-color: #136f08!important; }}.u--background-color-bg-color { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important; }.u--border-bg-color { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-bg-color { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-bg-color { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important; }.u--text-bg-color { color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-bg-color li::before { color: #f9f9f9; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-bg-color li > ul li::before { color: #f9f9f9; }.u--table-head-bg-color thead { border-bottom-color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.u--table-head-background-bg-color thead { background-color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.u--table-head-text-bg-color thead th { color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.u--table-foot-bg-color tfoot { border-top-color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.u--link-text-bg-color a { color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.u--link-background—color-bg-color a { background-color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.u--tabletText-bg-color { color: #f9f9f9; }.u--mobileText-bg-color { color: #f9f9f9; }.u--mobileBackground-bg-color { background-color: #f9f9f9; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-bg-color { background-color: #f9f9f9!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-bg-color { background-color: #f9f9f9!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-bg-color { background-color: #f9f9f9!important; }}.u--background-color-bg-color-dark { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important; }.u--border-bg-color-dark { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-bg-color-dark { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-bg-color-dark { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important; }.u--text-bg-color-dark { color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-bg-color-dark li::before { color: #2C2A2A; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-bg-color-dark li > ul li::before { color: #2C2A2A; }.u--table-head-bg-color-dark thead { border-bottom-color: #2C2A2A !important; }.u--table-head-background-bg-color-dark thead { background-color: #2C2A2A !important; }.u--table-head-text-bg-color-dark thead th { color: #2C2A2A !important; }.u--table-foot-bg-color-dark tfoot { border-top-color: #2C2A2A !important; }.u--link-text-bg-color-dark a { color: #2C2A2A !important; }.u--link-background—color-bg-color-dark a { background-color: #2C2A2A !important; }.u--tabletText-bg-color-dark { color: #2C2A2A; }.u--mobileText-bg-color-dark { color: #2C2A2A; }.u--mobileBackground-bg-color-dark { background-color: #2C2A2A; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-bg-color-dark { background-color: #2C2A2A!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-bg-color-dark { background-color: #2C2A2A!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-bg-color-dark { background-color: #2C2A2A!important; }}.u--background-color-bg-light-grey { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important; }.u--border-bg-light-grey { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important; }.u--tabletBorder-bg-light-grey { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important; }.u--mobileBorder-bg-light-grey { border-color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important; }.u--text-bg-light-grey { color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-bg-light-grey li::before { color: #EEEEEE; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--list-color-bg-light-grey li > ul li::before { color: #EEEEEE; }.u--table-head-bg-light-grey thead { border-bottom-color: #EEEEEE !important; }.u--table-head-background-bg-light-grey thead { background-color: #EEEEEE !important; }.u--table-head-text-bg-light-grey thead th { color: #EEEEEE !important; }.u--table-foot-bg-light-grey tfoot { border-top-color: #EEEEEE !important; }.u--link-text-bg-light-grey a { color: #EEEEEE !important; }.u--link-background—color-bg-light-grey a { background-color: #EEEEEE !important; }.u--tabletText-bg-light-grey { color: #EEEEEE; }.u--mobileText-bg-light-grey { color: #EEEEEE; }.u--mobileBackground-bg-light-grey { background-color: #EEEEEE; } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .u--mobileBackgroundColor-bg-light-grey { background-color: #EEEEEE!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .u--tabletBackgroundColor-bg-light-grey { background-color: #EEEEEE!important; }} @media screen and (min-width: 1024px) { .u--desktopBackgroundColor-bg-light-grey { background-color: #EEEEEE!important; }}.u--ghost-button-hover-color-theme-dark:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-theme-dark:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-theme-dark:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important;}.u--form-button-theme-dark { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-theme-dark), var(--var-color-theme-dark--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-theme-dark:hover { background: var(--var-color-theme-dark); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-theme-light:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-theme-light:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-theme-light:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important;}.u--form-button-theme-light { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-theme-light), var(--var-color-theme-light--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-theme-light:hover { background: var(--var-color-theme-light); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-theme-cta:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-theme-cta:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-theme-cta:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important;}.u--form-button-theme-cta { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-theme-cta), var(--var-color-theme-cta--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-theme-cta:hover { background: var(--var-color-theme-cta); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-theme-accent:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-theme-accent:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-theme-accent:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important;}.u--form-button-theme-accent { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-theme-accent), var(--var-color-theme-accent--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-theme-accent:hover { background: var(--var-color-theme-accent); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-black-color:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-black-color:hover {color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-black-color:hover {color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important;}.u--form-button-black-color { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-black-color), var(--var-color-black-color--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-black-color:hover { background: var(--var-color-black-color); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-color-hover:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-color-hover:hover {color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-color-hover:hover {color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important;}.u--form-button-color-hover { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-color-hover), var(--var-color-color-hover--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-color-hover:hover { background: var(--var-color-color-hover); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-dark-grey:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-dark-grey:hover {color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-dark-grey:hover {color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important;}.u--form-button-dark-grey { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-dark-grey), var(--var-color-dark-grey--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-dark-grey:hover { background: var(--var-color-dark-grey); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-theme-accent-contrast:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-theme-accent-contrast:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-theme-accent-contrast:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important;}.u--form-button-theme-accent-contrast { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast), var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-theme-accent-contrast:hover { background: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-theme-cta-contrast:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-theme-cta-contrast:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-theme-cta-contrast:hover {color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important;}.u--form-button-theme-cta-contrast { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast), var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-theme-cta-contrast:hover { background: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-banner:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-banner) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-banner:hover {color: var(--var-color-banner) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-banner:hover {color: var(--var-color-banner) !important;}.u--form-button-banner { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-banner), var(--var-color-banner--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-banner:hover { background: var(--var-color-banner); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-bg-color:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-bg-color:hover {color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-bg-color:hover {color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important;}.u--form-button-bg-color { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-bg-color), var(--var-color-bg-color--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-bg-color:hover { background: var(--var-color-bg-color); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-bg-color-dark:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-bg-color-dark:hover {color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-bg-color-dark:hover {color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important;}.u--form-button-bg-color-dark { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-bg-color-dark), var(--var-color-bg-color-dark--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-bg-color-dark:hover { background: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark); }.u--ghost-button-hover-color-bg-light-grey:hover {background-color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important;}.u--button-text-hover-color-bg-light-grey:hover {color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important;}.block-editor .u--button-text-hover-color-bg-light-grey:hover {color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important;}.u--form-button-bg-light-grey { background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--var-color-bg-light-grey), var(--var-color-bg-light-grey--darker)) !important; }.u--form-button-bg-light-grey:hover { background: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey); }body { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important; }.floating-cta-wrapper { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color); }@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { .u--tablet-color-theme-dark { color: #000000 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-dark > li::before { color: #000000 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-dark li > ul li::before { color: #000000 !important; }.u--background-color-theme-dark-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important; }.u--tablet-color-theme-light { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-light > li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-light li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--background-color-theme-light-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important; }.u--tablet-color-theme-cta { color: #c91235 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-cta > li::before { color: #c91235 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-cta li > ul li::before { color: #c91235 !important; }.u--background-color-theme-cta-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important; }.u--tablet-color-theme-accent { color: #555960 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-accent > li::before { color: #555960 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-accent li > ul li::before { color: #555960 !important; }.u--background-color-theme-accent-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important; }.u--tablet-color-black-color { color: #000000 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-black-color > li::before { color: #000000 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-black-color li > ul li::before { color: #000000 !important; }.u--background-color-black-color-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important; }.u--tablet-color-color-hover { color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-color-hover > li::before { color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-color-hover li > ul li::before { color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.u--background-color-color-hover-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important; }.u--tablet-color-dark-grey { color: #4a4a4a !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-dark-grey > li::before { color: #4a4a4a !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-dark-grey li > ul li::before { color: #4a4a4a !important; }.u--background-color-dark-grey-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important; }.u--tablet-color-theme-accent-contrast { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-accent-contrast > li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-accent-contrast li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--background-color-theme-accent-contrast-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important; }.u--tablet-color-theme-cta-contrast { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-cta-contrast > li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-theme-cta-contrast li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--background-color-theme-cta-contrast-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important; }.u--tablet-color-banner { color: #136f08 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-banner > li::before { color: #136f08 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-banner li > ul li::before { color: #136f08 !important; }.u--background-color-banner-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-banner) !important; }.u--tablet-color-bg-color { color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-bg-color > li::before { color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-bg-color li > ul li::before { color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.u--background-color-bg-color-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important; }.u--tablet-color-bg-color-dark { color: #2C2A2A !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-bg-color-dark > li::before { color: #2C2A2A !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-bg-color-dark li > ul li::before { color: #2C2A2A !important; }.u--background-color-bg-color-dark-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important; }.u--tablet-color-bg-light-grey { color: #EEEEEE !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-bg-light-grey > li::before { color: #EEEEEE !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--tablet-list-icon-color-bg-light-grey li > ul li::before { color: #EEEEEE !important; }.u--background-color-bg-light-grey-tablet { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important; }}@media all and (max-width: 767px) { .u--mobile-color-theme-dark { color: #000000 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-dark > li::before { color: #000000 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-dark li > ul li::before { color: #000000 !important; }.u--background-color-theme-dark-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-dark) !important; }.u--mobile-color-theme-light { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-light > li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-light li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--background-color-theme-light-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-light) !important; }.u--mobile-color-theme-cta { color: #c91235 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-cta > li::before { color: #c91235 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-cta li > ul li::before { color: #c91235 !important; }.u--background-color-theme-cta-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta) !important; }.u--mobile-color-theme-accent { color: #555960 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-accent > li::before { color: #555960 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-accent li > ul li::before { color: #555960 !important; }.u--background-color-theme-accent-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent) !important; }.u--mobile-color-black-color { color: #000000 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-black-color > li::before { color: #000000 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-black-color li > ul li::before { color: #000000 !important; }.u--background-color-black-color-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-black-color) !important; }.u--mobile-color-color-hover { color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-color-hover > li::before { color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-color-hover li > ul li::before { color: #f2f2f2 !important; }.u--background-color-color-hover-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-color-hover) !important; }.u--mobile-color-dark-grey { color: #4a4a4a !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-dark-grey > li::before { color: #4a4a4a !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-dark-grey li > ul li::before { color: #4a4a4a !important; }.u--background-color-dark-grey-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-dark-grey) !important; }.u--mobile-color-theme-accent-contrast { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-accent-contrast > li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-accent-contrast li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--background-color-theme-accent-contrast-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-accent-contrast) !important; }.u--mobile-color-theme-cta-contrast { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-cta-contrast > li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-theme-cta-contrast li > ul li::before { color: #ffffff !important; }.u--background-color-theme-cta-contrast-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important; }.u--mobile-color-banner { color: #136f08 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-banner > li::before { color: #136f08 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-banner li > ul li::before { color: #136f08 !important; }.u--background-color-banner-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-banner) !important; }.u--mobile-color-bg-color { color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-bg-color > li::before { color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-bg-color li > ul li::before { color: #f9f9f9 !important; }.u--background-color-bg-color-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color) !important; }.u--mobile-color-bg-color-dark { color: #2C2A2A !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-bg-color-dark > li::before { color: #2C2A2A !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-bg-color-dark li > ul li::before { color: #2C2A2A !important; }.u--background-color-bg-color-dark-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-color-dark) !important; }.u--mobile-color-bg-light-grey { color: #EEEEEE !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-bg-light-grey > li::before { color: #EEEEEE !important; }.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.u--mobile-list-icon-color-bg-light-grey li > ul li::before { color: #EEEEEE !important; }.u--background-color-bg-light-grey-mobile { background-color: var(--var-color-bg-light-grey) !important; }}body.single-plps { background-color: var(--var-color-theme-cta-contrast) !important; }</style></head> <body class="post-template-default single single-post postid-56417 single-format-standard wp-embed-responsive is-maryville" > <div id="page" class="site"> <header id="masthead" class="site-header"> <div class="topBar"> <a class="skip-main" href="#main-body-content">Skip to main</a> <div class="topBar-inner"> <div class="topBar-logo topBar-logo--desktop u--align-left padding-toggle" href=""> <div class="primaryNav-logo-1--padding"> <a class="u--disable-external-icon" href="/" > <img src="https://whitelabel.2u.com/cdn/v1/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b/marketing/logo-1.png" height="60px" style="height: 60px; " alt="Maryville University Online"> </a> <div class="twoyou-top-search-form-container"> <form role="search" method="get" class="twoyou-top-search-form" action="https://online.maryville.edu/"> <label for="s"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Search for:</span> </label> <input type="search" class="twoyou-search-field" placeholder="Search..." value="" name="s" /> </form> </div> </div> </div> <div class="topBar-logo topBar-logo--mobile primaryNav-logo--mobile"> <div class="logoMobile--padding has-algolia-search"> <a class="u--disable-external-icon" href="/"> <img src="https://whitelabel.2u.com/cdn/v1/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b/marketing/logo-mobile.png" height="40px" style="height: 40px; " alt=""> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="site-header-inner"> <div class="header-inner"> </div> </div> <div class="primaryNav-container"> <div class="primaryNav-container-inner"> <div class="primaryNav"> <div class="primaryNav-mobile"> <div class="primaryNav-mobileToggle "> <label for="tm" id="toggle-menu" class="hamburger">Menu <span><i></i><i></i><i></i></span></label> <div class="primaryNav-mobile-actions"> <a class="btn btn--action primaryNav-apply header-cta u--disable-external-icon" href="/choose-your-program/" target="_blank">Apply Now<span class="u-srText">External link:</span><i class="material-icons">open_in_new</i></a> <form role="search" method="get" class="twoyou-top-search-form" action="https://online.maryville.edu/"> <label for="s"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Search for:</span> </label> <input type="search" class="twoyou-search-field" placeholder="Search..." value="" name="s" /> </form> </div> </div> </div> <input class="primaryNav-checkbox" type="checkbox" id="tm" /> <ul role="navigation" aria-label="main navigation" id="menu-primary-navigation" class="primaryNav-mainMenu"><li id="menu-item-37249" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children inactive"><a aria-haspopup="true" >Online Programs<label title='Toggle Drop-down' class='drop-icon' for=37249> <i class="material-icons">expand_more</i> </label></a><input type='checkbox' id=37249> <ul role='navigation' aria-label='Sub Menu' aria-hidden='true' aria-expanded='false' class='primaryNav-subMenu'> <li id="menu-item-37255" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/">Bachelor’s Degrees</a></li> <li id="menu-item-69321" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-masters-degrees/">Master’s Degrees</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37257" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-doctorate-degrees/">Doctorate Degrees</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37258" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-certificates/">Certificate Programs</a></li> <li id="menu-item-78398" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom inactive"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nursing.maryville.edu/?Access_Code=MVU-SUITE-SEO2&utm_campaign=MVU-SUITE-SEO2">Nursing Degrees</a></li> </ul> </li><li id="menu-item-37250" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children inactive"><a aria-haspopup="true" >Areas of Study<label title='Toggle Drop-down' class='drop-icon' for=37250> <i class="material-icons">expand_more</i> </label></a><input type='checkbox' id=37250> <ul role='navigation' aria-label='Sub Menu' aria-hidden='true' aria-expanded='false' class='primaryNav-subMenu'> <li id="menu-item-66439" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/business-degrees/">Business</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37261" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/cybersecurity/">Cybersecurity</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37262" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/human-services/">Human Services</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37263" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/science-mathematics/">Science & Mathematics</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37265" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/communication-degrees/">Communication</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37266" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/education-degrees/">Education</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37267" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/liberal-arts-degrees/">Liberal Arts</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37269" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/social-science-degrees/">Social Sciences</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37270" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/computer-science-degrees/">Computer Science</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37271" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/healthcare-degrees/">Healthcare</a></li> <li id="menu-item-78462" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom inactive"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nursing.maryville.edu/?Access_Code=MVU-SUITE-SEO2&utm_campaign=MVU-SUITE-SEO2">Nursing</a></li> </ul> </li><li id="menu-item-37251" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children inactive"><a aria-haspopup="true" >Admissions<label title='Toggle Drop-down' class='drop-icon' for=37251> <i class="material-icons">expand_more</i> </label></a><input type='checkbox' id=37251> <ul role='navigation' aria-label='Sub Menu' aria-hidden='true' aria-expanded='false' class='primaryNav-subMenu'> <li id="menu-item-37273" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/">Admissions Overview</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37274" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/financial-aid-tuition/">Tuition and Financial Aid</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37275" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/freshman-graduate-student-admission/">Incoming Freshman and Graduate Students</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37276" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/transfer-admission/">Transfer Students</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37277" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/military-admission/">Military Students</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37278" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/international-admission/">International Students</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37279" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/early-access/">Early Access Program</a></li> </ul> </li><li id="menu-item-37252" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children inactive"><a aria-haspopup="true" >About<label title='Toggle Drop-down' class='drop-icon' for=37252> <i class="material-icons">expand_more</i> </label></a><input type='checkbox' id=37252> <ul role='navigation' aria-label='Sub Menu' aria-hidden='true' aria-expanded='false' class='primaryNav-subMenu'> <li id="menu-item-37280" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/">About Maryville</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37281" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/faculty/">Our Faculty</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37282" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/about/the-maryville-approach/">Our Approach</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37284" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/about/">Our History</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37285" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/accreditation/">Accreditation</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37286" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/tales-of-the-brave/">Tales of the Brave</a></li> </ul> </li><li id="menu-item-37253" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children inactive"><a aria-haspopup="true" >Student Support<label title='Toggle Drop-down' class='drop-icon' for=37253> <i class="material-icons">expand_more</i> </label></a><input type='checkbox' id=37253> <ul role='navigation' aria-label='Sub Menu' aria-hidden='true' aria-expanded='false' class='primaryNav-subMenu'> <li id="menu-item-37288" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/student-support/">Student Support Overview</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37289" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/student-support/online-interactive-learning-tools/">Online Learning Tools</a></li> <li id="menu-item-37287" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/student-support/faq/">FAQ</a></li> </ul> </li><li id="menu-item-37254" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children inactive"><a aria-haspopup="true" >Blog<label title='Toggle Drop-down' class='drop-icon' for=37254> <i class="material-icons">expand_more</i> </label></a><input type='checkbox' id=37254> <ul role='navigation' aria-label='Sub Menu' aria-hidden='true' aria-expanded='false' class='primaryNav-subMenu'> <li id="menu-item-37290" class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page current_page_parent inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/">Overview</a></li> <li id="menu-item-60993" class="menu-item menu-item-type-taxonomy menu-item-object-category current-post-ancestor current-menu-parent current-post-parent inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/category/articles/">Articles</a></li> <li id="menu-item-60994" class="menu-item menu-item-type-taxonomy menu-item-object-category inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/category/infographics/">Infographics</a></li> <li id="menu-item-60996" class="menu-item menu-item-type-taxonomy menu-item-object-category inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/category/news/">News</a></li> <li id="menu-item-60997" class="menu-item menu-item-type-taxonomy menu-item-object-category inactive"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/category/webinars/">Webinars</a></li> </ul> </li><li class="u-show--desktop"><a class="btn btn--action header-cta u--disable-external-icon" href="/choose-your-program/" target="_self">Apply Now</a></li></ul> <div class="mobile-menu-apply-button"> <a class="btn btn--action header-cta u--disable-external-icon" href="/choose-your-program/" target="_blank">Apply Now<span class="u-srText">External link:</span><i class="material-icons">open_in_new</i></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </header> <div id="content" class="site-content"> <div class="breadcrumbs-container"> <div class="breadcrumbs"> <p id="breadcrumbs"><span><span><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/">Home</a></span> / <span><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/">Blog</a></span></span></p> </div> </div> <section id="primary" class="content-area u-noSidebar"> <main id="main" class="site-main"> <article class="single-content is-maryville "> <div class="single-content-body"> <h1 class="single--title">Importance of Training and Development for Employees</h1> <div class="single--metaData"> <p>April 1, 2021 </p> </div> <figure class="single-thumbnail"> <img width="750" height="500" src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/whiteboard-training.jpg?w=750" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/whiteboard-training.jpg 750w, https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/whiteboard-training.jpg?resize=440,293 440w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /> </figure> <div class="single--metaData"> </div> <div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employee training and development programs are essential to the success of businesses worldwide. Not only do these programs offer opportunities for staff to improve their skills, but also for employers to enhance employee productivity and improve company culture.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">They also can reduce employee turnover — and a 2020 Work Institute study shows just how important that can be for a company’s bottom line. Voluntary employee turnover, according to the report, costs U.S. businesses more than $630 billion annually.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">With the right education and credentials, like an online bachelor’s in HR management, you can learn to address personnel challenges like this — or to prevent them entirely.</p> <div class="buttonGroup buttonGroup-v2 buttonGroup--center buttonGroup--center-mobile u--margin-left-0 u--margin-top-0 u--margin-right-0 u--margin-bottom-2 u--margin-all-0 buttonGroup--single"> <a data-clientid="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a" id="button-b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-homepage-lead-form-next-action-button" class="button-v2 button button--large button--inline button--theme-cta button--fill show-lead-form button--iconRight u--margin-left-0 u--margin-top-0 u--margin-right-0 u--margin-bottom-0 u--background-color-theme-cta" target="_self" href="" rel="" style="font-size: px;width: %" data-appendparams=""> Get More Info <i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true"></i> </a> <div class="inlineFormMarkup-wrapper form-wrapper-b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a">    <div id="taxi-form-packages"> <div> <code id='mvu-umt-2446-hp-taxi-lead-form-package-b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a' data-last-modified="Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:01:29 GMT" style="display:none"> </code> <code id='mvu-umt-2446-full-taxi-lead-form-package-b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a' data-last-modified="Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:01:29 GMT" style="display:none"> </code> </div> </div>        <div>  <div id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-hp-widget-modal">  <div id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-taxi-plugin-mount-point" class="taxi-form-wrapper-homepage-modal"></div>   <code id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-taxi-lead-form-template" style="display:none"> <div class="taxi_forms_widget taxi_forms_widget_modal modal-overlay" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="modal" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-title"> <button class="modal__close button button--close"> <span class="icon icon--close" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="material-icons">close</i> </span> <span class="u--sr-only">Close Modal</span> </button> <h2 class="modal__title"> <span id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-title"> Take Your Next Brave Step </span> </h2> <div class="modal__body u--padding-bottom-1"> <div class="form-message"> <p id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-intro_text" class="u--margin-bottom-2">Receive information about the benefits of our programs, the courses you'll take, and what you need to apply.</p> <div id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-lead-form-progress-bar-mount-point"></div> </div> </div> <div id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-lead-form-error-mount-point" role="dialog" aria-label="Errors" tabindex="-1"></div> <div class="form-body steps"> <div name="taxiForm" class="taxi-form"> <div class="taxi-form-steps modal__body u--border-top u--padding-bottom-1"> <div id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-lead-form-field-mount-point"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal__footer"> <button id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-lead-form-next-action-button" class="taxi-form-next-step button button--theme-cta button--block lead-form-next-step" role="button"> Next Step </button> <div id="b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-lead-form-footer-mount-point"></div> </div> </div> </div> </code>  </div> </div>            <script> function initTaxiModalb3d25e5eee2e4dbfbcaaac8ba64fd35a() { var options = { formId: decodeURIComponent( 'form-id-2446' ), klondikeServer: 'https://prospects.api.2u.com/prospects', prospectFormGrouping: decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt' ), taxiLeadFormVersion: '1.0.4', thankYouURL: { valid: true, value: decodeURIComponent( '%2Fthank-you%2F' ) }, splashCreative: { valid: true, value: decodeURIComponent( 'inbound' ) }, env: 'prod', }; let fullPackageId = mkTaxiPackageId(false, decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt-2446' )); fullPackageId = fullPackageId.concat(decodeURIComponent( '-b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a' )); var identifiers = { idPrefix: decodeURIComponent( 'b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a' ), mountPoint: decodeURIComponent( 'b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-taxi-plugin-mount-point' ), template: decodeURIComponent( 'b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-taxi-lead-form-template' ), packageFrom: fullPackageId, }; setupTaxiForm(options, identifiers); setupTaxiGlobalModalEvents(true, "body", 'b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a-taxi-plugin-mount-point'); }; </script>   <script type="text/javascript"> document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () { fetch( 'https://prospect-form-packages.2u.com/mvu-umt/2446-multi.json' ).then(function(response) { return response.json(); }).then(function(data) { var shortPackageData = JSON.stringify(data[0]); var packageData = JSON.stringify(data[1]); var homePagePackage = document.getElementById(decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt-2446-hp-taxi-lead-form-package-b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a' )); homePagePackage.innerHTML = shortPackageData; var pagePackage = document.getElementById(decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt-2446-full-taxi-lead-form-package-b3d25e5e-ee2e-4dbf-bcaa-ac8ba64fd35a' )); pagePackage.innerHTML = packageData; if(typeof initTaxib3d25e5eee2e4dbfbcaaac8ba64fd35a === "function"){ initTaxib3d25e5eee2e4dbfbcaaac8ba64fd35a(); } if(typeof initTaxiModalb3d25e5eee2e4dbfbcaaac8ba64fd35a === "function"){ initTaxiModalb3d25e5eee2e4dbfbcaaac8ba64fd35a(); } }).catch(function(err) { console.log('Taxi form error:', err) }); }); </script>        </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-twoyou-columns has-2-columns span-reverse--tablet-landscape remove-bottom-margin wp-block-columns wp-block-twoyou-columns-v2"> <div class="wp-block-twoyou-column span-6--tablet-landscape span-12 u--max-col wp-block-twoyou-column-v2" id="column-1def904a-04b1-4eba-8669-eadab74f1345"> <style>#column-1def904a-04b1-4eba-8669-eadab74f1345 { } @media screen and (min-width: 761px) { #column-1def904a-04b1-4eba-8669-eadab74f1345 { }}</style> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">It’s no surprise that employees who get regular opportunities to learn, develop, and advance are more likely to stay with a company. Bob Nelson, author of <em>1,001 Ways to Engage Employees</em>, reports that learning and development are among the top factors in employee engagement.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employee development is the continuous effort to strengthen work performance through approaches like coaching, training sessions, and leadership mentoring. Training is a specific event that teaches new information or skills, often provided to new or newly promoted employees. </p> </div> <div class="wp-block-twoyou-column u--padding-bottom-2 span-6--tablet-landscape span-12 u--max-col wp-block-twoyou-column-v2" id="column-d5b44213-d3ea-4a0e-9b54-92055891536c"> <style>#column-d5b44213-d3ea-4a0e-9b54-92055891536c { } @media screen and (min-width: 761px) { #column-d5b44213-d3ea-4a0e-9b54-92055891536c { }}</style> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized u--margin-bottom-0" id="wp-image-67b28410ccaec"><img src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2023/10/whiteboard-training-500x333-1.jpg" alt="Employees participate in a whiteboard exercise during a work group training session." class="wp-image-72186" width="375" height="250" loading="lazy" srcset="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2023/10/whiteboard-training-500x333-1.jpg 500w, https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2023/10/whiteboard-training-500x333-1.jpg?resize=440,293 440w" sizes="(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px" /><style></style></figure> </div> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Both are key functions of corporate human resources staff, who typically are responsible for planning and implementing these efforts. A <a href="/online-bachelors-degrees/human-resource-management/">bachelor’s degree in human resource management</a> can help prepare you to lead training and development programs at your organization.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-training-and-development-enhance-employee-performance"><strong>Training and Development Enhance Employee Performance</strong></h2> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employee training and development programs are critical for enhancing employee performance. In fact, a 2019 report published in <em>The International Journal of Business and Management Research</em> indicates that 90% of employees surveyed agreed or strongly agreed that training and development programs improved their job performance.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Companies can offer many kinds of in-person or online training and development opportunities for employees. And they can use in-house training, third-party training, or off-site activities to provide those opportunities. These are some types of training and development often available to employees:</p> <style>.outer-list ul.block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be li, .icon-list ul.block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be li { }ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be li ul li::before { }@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be li ul li::before { }}@media all and (max-width: 767px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be li ul li::before { }}</style><div class="outer-list "> <div style="--start:0" class=""><ul class="twoyou-extended--unorderedList desktop-column-count--1 mobile-column-count--1 block-eb19ff4b-2e6c-4878-9f7d-aad14f4c79be"><li>Management training</li><li>Sales training</li><li>New employee training</li><li>Mentoring programs</li><li>Apprenticeships</li></ul></div> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Following are some ways employee training and development efforts improve employee performance.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-training-for-new-responsibilities">Training for New Responsibilities</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Whether they are cross-training to understand multiple roles or moving into new positions, employees can prepare for additional responsibilities through training and development opportunities. Training and development programs can help employees learn the skills they need in their current roles and introduce leadership skills and software knowledge they will need in the future. One form of training, apprenticeship, allows employees to start as trainees and progress to a higher-level role.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-learning-about-industry-and-technology-updates">Learning About Industry and Technology Updates</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employee training and development programs can help staff stay up to date on changes in their industry, such as in ethics, safety, or quality standards. They also can show staff new ways to think and work, employing updated technology and processes and educating workers about cybersecurity threats. Putting these new tools and practices to work in their day-to-day roles can lead to better outcomes for employees — and their employers.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-adapting-to-remote-work">Adapting to Remote Work</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Safety precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic moved about 80% of employees to remote work, according to research firm Brandon Hall Group. Since most of the employees previously worked on-site, companies and those working for them have grappled with finding and implementing new tools and resources to accommodate this new environment for work. Training and development focused on these new processes can aid in making this transition.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-updating-new-employee-training">Updating New Employee Training</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">New employees often receive training as part of the onboarding process. But refreshers on the information they learned in that training are valuable. The lessons often are easier to digest once employees are more familiar with the organization and their own roles. Additionally, these updates provide opportunities to reinforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education. Companies often mandate that employees complete annual training courses on important issues such as anti-harassment and legal compliance.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-addressing-performance-review-findings">Addressing Performance Review Findings</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development programs can help employees build on strengths and address deficiencies identified in their performance reviews. These reviews often recommend knowledge or skills on which an employee should focus for improvement, and training and development efforts can help the employee meet that need. Training and development programs also can help employees discover areas in which they could use additional educational opportunities and support.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-developing-soft-skills">Developing Soft Skills</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employee training and development programs can strengthen the soft skills that are essential in adapting to changes at work and in society. Training that highlights examples of soft skills such as resilience, emotional intelligence, and agility in professional settings can create an atmosphere that fosters productivity and camaraderie.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-training-and-development-boost-employee-productivity">Training and Development Boost Employee Productivity</h2> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employee productivity is another area where the importance of training and development can be seen. Employees who take part in effective training and development programs work more efficiently. To evaluate the effectiveness of their employee development and training programs, organizations can perform these measures, according to HR Technologist:</p> <style>.outer-list ul.block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4 li, .icon-list ul.block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4 li { }ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4 li ul li::before { }@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4 li ul li::before { }}@media all and (max-width: 767px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4 li ul li::before { }}</style><div class="outer-list "> <div style="--start:0" class=""><ul class="twoyou-extended--unorderedList desktop-column-count--1 mobile-column-count--1 block-028c0829-920a-4cc1-b183-8d3f4a0d00f4"><li><strong>Measuring performance results </strong>— Evaluating work outcomes to determine levels of improvement</li><li><strong>Giving pre- and post-training assessments</strong> — Asking employees to share what they expect from training and development programs and whether the company’s efforts met those expectations</li><li><strong>Mining data</strong> — Studying data such as time spent on a course or dropout rates to glean insights about how employees are engaging with the content</li><li><strong>Conducting polls and tests</strong> — Polls and competitions within the training can measure employees’ knowledge and engagement</li></ul></div> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employee productivity can be an indicator of a training’s effectiveness. Below are some examples of ways that training and development programs boost employee productivity.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-improving-task-management">Improving Task Management</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development programs help employees manage tasks individually or in teams, relying on a greater understanding of processes and clearly defined goals. Because employees are well-versed in the skills required for their job, they will require less time to find ways to perform tasks.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-targeting-required-skills">Targeting Required Skills</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Providing training and development to employees allows employers to pinpoint the knowledge and skills they want their employees to have. Training and development programs can educate employees about new skills or provide updates on existing skills to enhance productivity.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-encouraging-continuous-improvement">Encouraging Continuous Improvement</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Today’s ever-changing technologies call for upskilling on a regular basis, and training and development programs provide that opportunity. These efforts encourage innovation and a willingness to take risks to improve processes — with less need for supervision.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-instilling-confidence">Instilling Confidence</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Not only will employees who have participated in training and development programs be more confident in their knowledge and abilities, but so will their managers. This confidence fosters a sense of enthusiasm and accountability for work results.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-clarifying-expectations">Clarifying Expectations</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development programs can help organizations clarify for staff the expectations they have of them. This effort promotes a performance-based culture in which employees set attainable goals based on well-defined organizational principles.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2" id="h-enhancing-employee-engagement">Enhancing Employee Engagement</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">When employees know they have a supportive employer, they are more engaged and enthusiastic about performing at a high level. Providing employees with training and development opportunities shows an employer is willing to support its employees throughout their careers.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large" id="wp-image-67b28410ddfd7"><img width="650" height="200" src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/mvu_bshrm_blog_banner3.png?w=650" alt="Develop your company's most important resource: its people. 100% online bachelor's in human resource management. Maryville University" class="wp-image-72189" loading="lazy" srcset="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/mvu_bshrm_blog_banner3.png 650w, https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2021/04/mvu_bshrm_blog_banner3.png?resize=440,135 440w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /><style></style></figure></div> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-top-2 u--margin-bottom-2">Training and Development Help with Reducing Employee Turnover</h2> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Considering the costly prospect of employee turnover, companies are seeking ways to keep employees on board. Training and development are important to reducing employee turnover.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">The Work Institute study shows job characteristics such as training comprised the fastest-growing category of reasons for voluntary turnover — up 117% since 2013. And, in 2019, educational technology company Instructure released results of a survey showing that 70% of U.S. employees say they are at least somewhat likely to leave a current employer and take a new role with an employer that invests in training and development. The following are some ways that employee training and development are key in reducing employee turnover.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Committing to Employment Development and Promotion</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Regularly providing impactful training and development opportunities improves employee motivation and job satisfaction, and opens up opportunities for advancement and promotion. Work Institute reports that, in 2019, 20% of employees who voluntarily left their companies did so because of a lack of career development opportunities, the most frequently cited reason for leaving.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Companies also reap benefits from providing these opportunities — saving them the $1,000 to $5,000 that Epay Systems, a human capital and workforce management company, reports it costs to hire each new employee.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Fostering a Sense of Self-Worth and Discouraging Stagnation</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Opportunity is a key driver in retaining employees. With this impact in mind, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) says companies should train managers to keep staff motivated, engaged, and feeling appreciated.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development programs can also help prevent burnout in employees who have mastered initial tasks. Providing opportunities for growth can rejuvenate staff and give them a new outlook on their work.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Promoting Training as an Employee Benefit</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development are a top employee benefit, encouraging a sense of importance and belonging among staff. Companies that can tout training and development opportunities as a perk have the following advantages:</p> <style>.outer-list ul.block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6 li, .icon-list ul.block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6 li { }ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6 li ul li::before { }@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6 li ul li::before { }}@media all and (max-width: 767px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6 li ul li::before { }}</style><div class="outer-list "> <div style="--start:0" class=""><ul class="twoyou-extended--unorderedList desktop-column-count--1 mobile-column-count--1 block-21091193-c59a-4398-89ad-31a4972b4ef6"><li>Attracting top talent</li><li>Enticing seasonal employees to return</li><li>Establishing a workplace where employees praise others</li></ul></div> </div> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Standardizing Processes and Procedures</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employees who receive clear communication about a job and its required processes and procedures are more likely to stay in it. Training and development programs help relay this information and ensure employees have the tools to perform their roles according to corporate guidelines.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Training and Development Assist with Improving Company Culture</h2> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Improving <a href="/blog/improving-workplace-culture">company culture</a> is another benefit of providing employee training and development programs. Chris Dyer, author of the 2018 book <em>The Power of Company Culture</em>, reports that training and development opportunities are in line with attributes he calls the key pillars for a strong company culture:</p> <style>.outer-list ul.block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1 li, .icon-list ul.block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1 li { }ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1 li ul li::before { }@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1 li ul li::before { }}@media all and (max-width: 767px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1 li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1 li ul li::before { }}</style><div class="outer-list "> <div style="--start:0" class=""><ul class="twoyou-extended--unorderedList desktop-column-count--1 mobile-column-count--1 block-ef0ef875-2f84-44d7-82b3-ce3004cfaed1"><li><strong>Transparency</strong> — Communicating about organizational details such as staff feedback and financial status</li><li><strong>Positivity</strong> — Accepting challenges by building on an organization’s strengths</li><li><strong>Measurement</strong> — Collecting, measuring, and evaluating information.</li><li><strong>Acknowledgment</strong> — Praising and rewarding good work</li><li><strong>Uniqueness</strong> — Advancing a company’s unique qualities</li><li><strong>Listening</strong> — Encouraging active listening that leads to action</li><li><strong>Mistakes</strong> — Fostering an environment where employees learn from missteps</li></ul></div> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Dyer notes that company leaders should be open about the importance of training and development to the company and its employees as part of a positive culture. The following are among the ways training and development programs can help improve company culture.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Reducing the Need for Constant Supervision</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development programs can enhance employees’ competence in their own jobs and familiarize them with the work required of others on their team. This improved task management and teamwork help reduce the need for close oversight.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Attracting and Retaining Talent</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">A training and development program that addresses individuals’ strengths and values shows a company’s commitment to promoting each employee’s learning and growth. This focus on innovation and overcoming personal challenges makes an organization more attractive to top talent.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Boosting Employee Morale</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Mastery of a task — even if it is mundane or relies on a skill with which an employee already is familiar — provides a sense of accomplishment. Providing training opportunities that allow employees to excel helps give them a sense of self-worth and improves morale.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Providing a Path for Improvement</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development programs provide a clear path for employees to learn and advance. Learning that addresses specific needs for a current or future role helps employees set a course for their own success.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Helping Employees Feel Recognized</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Successful training and development programs feature recognition of employees’ learning achievements. In fact, LinkedIn Learning’s “2020 Workplace Report” shows that many employees were more likely to take part in training if management recognized their learning efforts. Younger employees, in particular, responded to the appreciation of their managers, with 44% of employees under age 22 falling into this category.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Cementing Employee Knowledge of Company Culture</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development programs can help companies emphasize their commitment to addressing issues such as diversity and inclusion in the workplace and how their employees can help champion those priorities. A company’s core values — and how training and development programs advance those values — should be clear in programs that promote employee learning and growth.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Embracing Individual Values</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Holistic training and development programs celebrate differences and encourage learning based on individual interests and backgrounds. Promoting an understanding of other employees’ cultures and values improves teamwork and helps create a more inclusive and cohesive team.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Enhancing an Organization’s Reputation</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employees who take part in staff training and development are more likely to feel good about their employers. They also are more likely to perform their jobs well, yielding a positive performance that enhances a company’s reputation among customers and other stakeholders.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">How to Create Effective Training and Development for Employees</h2> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">To create effective training and development opportunities, employers should begin by determining what skills and knowledge employees need to help the company meet its goals. Then organizations should tailor their training and development plans according to employee interests and learning styles. Following are ways to create training and development programs that benefit companies and their staff.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Evaluate the Business Impact</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Employers should consider the impact they hope the employee training and development programs will have on the organization. Then they should determine company goals for those programs, developing a strategy to support them.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Identify Skills Gaps</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Company leaders should determine how employees’ work performance is affecting the organization’s progress in reaching its goals. Their training should address any skill gaps that are slowing the company’s progress.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Select Learning Methods</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Companies should consider factors such as employee background, preference, and experience when designing their training and development programs. Among the learning method options for training and development programs are the following:</p> <style>.outer-list ul.block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae li, .icon-list ul.block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae li { }ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae li ul li::before { }@media all and (max-width: 1024px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae li ul li::before { }}@media all and (max-width: 767px) { ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae li::before, ul.twoyou-extended--unorderedList.block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae li ul li::before { }}</style><div class="outer-list "> <div style="--start:0" class=""><ul class="twoyou-extended--unorderedList desktop-column-count--1 mobile-column-count--1 block-20b00a53-d363-42d9-a058-422c61aff9ae"><li>Classroom style</li><li>Coaching and mentoring</li><li>E-learning</li><li>Simulations</li><li>Role-playing</li><li>Reading materials</li></ul></div> </div> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Adjust for Remote Learning</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">With more employees working remotely today, companies must ensure they can provide training and development programs that resonate with off-site staff. Tools such as videoconferences, webinars, and online forums can encourage learning regardless of employee location. To reduce the risk that misunderstandings or cultural differences interfere with the effectiveness of training and development programs, employers should clearly outline expectations and goals for the experience.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h3 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Assess Training Outcomes</h3> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Organizations should revisit their training and development programs following each activity. Employees’ experiences with the training and development programming — and their performance following it — can guide future efforts to encourage learning.</p> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2">Get the Human Resource Skills to Support Strong Training and Development</h2> </div> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Training and development programs provide a host of benefits. They enhance employee performance, boost employee productivity, reduce employee turnover, and improve company culture. Explore the importance of training and development programs for employees and employers by pursuing a career in human resources.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Maryville University’s <a href="/online-bachelors-degrees/human-resource-management/">online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management</a> can equip you with the knowledge and skills to help companies provide effective employee training and development opportunities. You will focus on areas such as critical evaluation, cultural effectiveness, leadership, consultation, communication, ethics, and relationships management — with a foundation in business concepts. And you will learn about these topics in a flexible, online curriculum that offers opportunities to pursue a master’s degree along with your undergraduate training.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Discover how Maryville’s Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management program can help you pursue your career goals.</p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><strong>Recommended Reading</strong></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="/blog/cultural-competence-in-the-workplace-what-leaders-need-to-know">Cultural Competence in the Workplace: What Leaders Need to Know</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="/online-bachelors-degrees/human-resource-management/careers/">Human Resource Management Careers: Essential Roles in Business</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="/online-bachelors-degrees/human-resource-management/resources/what-is-human-resource-management/">The Importance of Human Resource Management in the Modern Workplace</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><strong>Sources</strong></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://2020projectmanagement.com/resources/project-management-training-and-qualifications/the-importance-of-training-and-development-in-the-workplace" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">20/20 Business Insight, “The Importance of Training and Development in the Workplace”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/09/03/2088524/0/en/How-the-Pandemic-Brought-the-Future-of-Work-into-the-Present.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Brandon Hall Group, “How the Pandemic Brought the Future of Work into the Present”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://builtin.com/company-culture/employee-development" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Built In, “Employee Development: What It Is and Why It Matters”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.cleverism.com/ways-training-can-drive-employees-productivity/#:~:text=%20HOW%20TRAINING%20DRIVES%20EMPLOYEES%E2%80%99%20PRODUCTIVITY%20%201,can%20boost%20confidence%20not%20only%20in...%20More" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Cleverism, “Ways That Training Can Drive Your Employees’ Productivity”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://blog.epaysystems.com/cost-of-hiring-and-onboarding-new-employees" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Epay Systems, “What Is the Cost of Hiring and Onboarding New Employees?”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.fulcrumlabs.ai/blog/training-work-perk/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Fulcrum Labs, “Making Training a Desired Perk for Employees”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.go2hr.ca/training-development/employee-training-is-worth-the-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Go2HR, “Employee Training Is Worth the Investment”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a target="_blank" href="https://work.chron.com/relationship-between-training-employee-performance-4257.html">Houston Chronicle, “Relationship Between Training and Employee Performance”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.thehrdirector.com/features/learning-development/training-development-programmes-affect-company-culture224/">HRD, “How Training and Development Programmes Affect Company Culture”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.hr-kit.com/the-seven-pillars-of-a-positive-workplace-culture/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">HR Kit, “The Seven Pillars of a Positive Workplace Culture”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.hrtechnologist.com/articles/learning-development/employee-training-and-development-how-to-measure-the-roi-of-training-programs/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">HR Technologist, “Employee Training and Development: How to Measure the ROI of Training Programs”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/importance-of-training" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Indeed Career Guide, “The Importance of Training Employees: 11 Benefits”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.infoprolearning.com/blog/what-is-diversity-training-and-why-it-is-important/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Infopro Learning, “What Is Diversity Training? And Why It’s Important”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/how-to-get-todays-employees-to-stay-and-engage-develop-their-careers-300860067.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Instructure, “How to Get Today’s Employees to Stay and Engage? Develop Their Careers”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://intellipaat.com/blog/importance-and-benefits-of-training-and-development/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">IntelliPaat, “Importance of Training & Development”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331147751_THE_IMPACT_OF_TRAINING_AND_DEVELOPMENT_ON_EMPLOYEES'_PERFORMANCE_AN_ANALYSIS_OF_QUANTITATIVE_DATA"><em>The International Journal of Business and Management Research</em>, “The Impact of Training and Development on Employees’ Performance: An Analysis of Quantitative Data”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://leadchangegroup.com/5-ways-to-use-employee-training-and-development-to-motivate-staff/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">LeadChange, “5 Ways to Use Employee Training and Development to Motivate Staff”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://learning.linkedin.com/resources/workplace-learning-report" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">LinkedIn Learning, “2020 Workplace Learning Report”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.lucidchart.com/blog/importance-of-employee-training-and-development" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Lucidchart, “The Importance of Employee Training and Development Programs”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.qualityze.com/workplace-productivity-depends-on-employees-training-and-development/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Qualityze, “Workplace Productivity Depends on Employees Training and Development”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.reworked.co/learning-development/learning-and-development-is-key-to-employee-experience-in-remote-work/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Reworked, “Learning and Development Is Key to Employee Experience in Remote Work”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.shiftelearning.com/blog/the-true-cost-of-not-providing-employee-training" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Shift, “The True Cost of Not Providing Employee Training”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/how-to-reduce-employee-turnover-through-robust-retention-strategies.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Society for Human Resource Management, “How to Reduce Employee Turnover Through Robust Retention Strategies”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.talentlms.com/blog/developing-soft-skills-workplace-why-how/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">TalentLMS, “Developing Soft Skills in the Workplace: The Whys and the Hows”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.talentlms.com/blog/training-challenges-solutions-workplace/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">TalentLMS, “Training and Development Challenges and Solutions in the Workplace”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/importance-training-development-department-hr-1622.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Arizona Republic, “Importance of Training & Development Department in HR”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.tinypulse.com/hubfs/2018%20Employee%20Retention%20Report.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Tinypulse, “Employee Retention Report”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://trainingindustry.com/blog/performance-management/how-learning-development-impacts-employee-engagement/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Training Industry, “How Learning & Development Impacts Employee Engagement”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://www.traliant.com/blog/2021/01/14/4-reasons-why-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-training-is-more-important-than-ever/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Traliant, “4 Reasons Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Is More Important Than Ever”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://blog.walkme.com/how-to-improve-employee-performance/#4-training-doesnt-end-at-onboarding" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">WalkMe Blog, “Setup for Success: How to Improve Employee Performance”</a></p> <p class="u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p"><a href="https://info.workinstitute.com/hubfs/2020%20Retention%20Report/Work%20Institutes%202020%20Retention%20Report.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Work Institute, “2020 Retention Report”</a></p> </div> </div> </article> </main> </section> <section class="single-post-secondary-content-area"><style>section#section-902f7bb2-d715-4b41-a33f-741f616e05b0 { background-image: url(https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/97/2023/08/Maryvill-Campus-Secondary-Footer-Backgorund-2.jpeg); }</style><section id="section-902f7bb2-d715-4b41-a33f-741f616e05b0" class="section section-v2 u--padding-top-4 u--padding-bottom-2 u--text-theme-dark section--has-bg-image u-flexAlignStart"> <div class="section-inner"> <div class="section--mobileText u--mobileText-theme-dark"> <div class="wp-block-twoyou-columns has-2-columns is-spaced wp-block-columns wp-block-twoyou-columns-v2"> <div class="wp-block-twoyou-column is-vertically-aligned-center span-8--tablet span-12 wp-block-twoyou-column-v2" id="column-8c12b811-266c-4144-a0a8-cab89303eb34"> <style>#column-8c12b811-266c-4144-a0a8-cab89303eb34 { } @media screen and (min-width: 761px) { #column-8c12b811-266c-4144-a0a8-cab89303eb34 { }}</style> <div class="twoyou-heading"> <h2 class="wp-block-heading u--margin-bottom-2 has-theme-cta-contrast-color has-text-color u--text-theme-cta-contrast" id="h-be-brave">Be Brave</h2> </div> <p class="has-theme-cta-contrast-color has-text-color u--text-theme-cta-contrast u--margin-bottom-2 twoyou-paragraph-p">Bring us your ambition and we’ll guide you along a personalized path to a quality education that’s designed to change your life.</p> </div> <div class="wp-block-twoyou-column span-4--tablet span-12 wp-block-twoyou-column-v2" id="column-ab08e67d-f0c2-47b5-9be5-d51ee3d772fa"> <style>#column-ab08e67d-f0c2-47b5-9be5-d51ee3d772fa { } @media screen and (min-width: 761px) { #column-ab08e67d-f0c2-47b5-9be5-d51ee3d772fa { }}</style> <div class="inlineFormMarkup-wrapper form-wrapper-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7">  <div id='form-id-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7'></div>   <div id="taxi-form-packages"> <div> <code id='mvu-umt-2446-hp-taxi-lead-form-package-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7' data-last-modified="Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:01:29 GMT" style="display:none"> </code> <code id='mvu-umt-2446-full-taxi-lead-form-package-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7' data-last-modified="Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:01:29 GMT" style="display:none"> </code> </div> </div>   <script> function generateCSS(formAttributes) { if (formAttributes === void 0) { formAttributes = []; } "use strict"; var inlineCSS = ''; if (formAttributes.backgroundColor !== false) { inlineCSS += `#lead-form-dialog-${formAttributes?.clientId}.card {background-color: var(--var-color-${formAttributes.backgroundColor}); }`; } var head = document.head || document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]; var style = document.createElement('style'); head.appendChild(style); style.type = 'text/css'; if (style.styleSheet) { // This is required for IE8 and below. style.styleSheet.cssText = inlineCSS; } else { style.appendChild(document.createTextNode(inlineCSS)); } } generateCSS({ backgroundColor: false, clientId: "ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7" }); </script> <style>#hero- .card__footer button { }</style> <code id='ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-taxi-lead-form-template' style="display:none"> <div class="taxi_forms_widget taxi_forms_widget_inline u--background-light" data-form-type="inline"> <div id='lead-form-dialog-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7' class="card "> <div class="card__body"> <div class="taxi-form-message"> <h2 id='ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-title' class="h3"> Take Your Next Brave Step </h2> <p id="ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-intro_text" class="u--margin-bottom-2">Receive information about the benefits of our programs, the courses you'll take, and what you need to apply.</p> </div> <div id="ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-lead-form-progress-bar-mount-point"></div> </div> <div id="ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-lead-form-error-mount-point"></div> <div class="form-body steps"> <div name="taxiForm" class="taxi-form"> <div class="taxi-form-steps card__body u--border-top u--padding-bottom-1"> <div id="ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-lead-form-field-mount-point"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card__footer"> <button class="taxi-form-next-step button button--block lead-form-next-step u--form-button-theme-cta" id="ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-lead-form-next-action-button"> Next Step </button> <div id="ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-lead-form-footer-mount-point"></div> </div> </div> </div> </code>       <script> function initTaxiec9f9bc32b7f4c7d927ffc3df6dffee7() { var options = { formId: decodeURIComponent( 'form-id-2446' ), prospectFormGrouping: decodeURIComponent('mvu-umt'), thankYouURL: { valid: true, value: decodeURIComponent( '%2Fthank-you%2F' ) }, splashCreative: { valid: true, value: decodeURIComponent('inbound') }, env: 'prod', }; //var fullPackageId = mkTaxiPackageId(true, 'mvu-umt-2446'); var fullPackageId = mkTaxiPackageId(false, 'mvu-umt-2446'); fullPackageId = fullPackageId.concat('-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7'); var identifiers = { idPrefix: decodeURIComponent( 'ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7'), mountPoint: decodeURIComponent( 'form-id-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7'), template: decodeURIComponent( 'ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7-taxi-lead-form-template' ), packageFrom: fullPackageId, }; setupTaxiForm(options, identifiers); }; </script>             <script type="text/javascript"> document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () { fetch( 'https://prospect-form-packages.2u.com/mvu-umt/2446-multi.json' ).then(function(response) { return response.json(); }).then(function(data) { var shortPackageData = JSON.stringify(data[0]); var packageData = JSON.stringify(data[1]); var homePagePackage = document.getElementById(decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt-2446-hp-taxi-lead-form-package-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7' )); homePagePackage.innerHTML = shortPackageData; var pagePackage = document.getElementById(decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt-2446-full-taxi-lead-form-package-ec9f9bc3-2b7f-4c7d-927f-fc3df6dffee7' )); pagePackage.innerHTML = packageData; if(typeof initTaxiec9f9bc32b7f4c7d927ffc3df6dffee7 === "function"){ initTaxiec9f9bc32b7f4c7d927ffc3df6dffee7(); } if(typeof initTaxiModalec9f9bc32b7f4c7d927ffc3df6dffee7 === "function"){ initTaxiModalec9f9bc32b7f4c7d927ffc3df6dffee7(); } }).catch(function(err) { console.log('Taxi form error:', err) }); }); </script>        </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section></section> </div> </div> <footer class="footer footer-color footer-mega u-bg--theme-dark"> <div class="footer-inner container"> <div class="footer-mega--logo footer-mega--logo--align-left"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://whitelabel.2u.com/cdn/v1/d94dd672-cf1c-49f8-91a6-ac8145fd5e8b/marketing/logo-footer.png" width="" height="50px" alt="" /> </div> <div class="footer-mega--breadcrumb"> <p id="breadcrumbs"><span><span><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/">Home</a></span> / <span><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/">Blog</a></span></span></p> </div> <div class="footer-mega--menus"> <nav><ul id="menu-footer-column-1-contact-info" class="footer-mega--footer-menu-1"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-61994"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/">Contact Us</a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-74071 twoyou-mega-footer-link-title"><div class="u--margin-top-2"><strong>Undergraduate Admissions</strong></div></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-74072"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="tel:314-445-4864"><i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true">call</i> 314-445-4864</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-61995"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:undergradadmissions@online.maryville.edu"><i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true">mail</i> undergradadmissions@online.maryville.edu</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-74073 twoyou-mega-footer-link-title"><div class="u--margin-top-2"><strong>Graduate Admissions</strong></div></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-74074"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="tel:314-798-7912"><i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true">call</i> 314-798-7912</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-74075"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:gradadmissions@online.maryville.edu"><i class="material-icons" aria-hidden="true">mail</i> gradadmissions@online.maryville.edu</a></li> <li class="u--margin-top-2 u--margin-bottom-2 menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-61996"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qWPX29pg7VReQ1N49" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" >650 Maryville University Drive St. Louis, MO 63141</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-61997"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MaryvilleUniversityOnline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" ><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="#3b5a99"><path d="M0 0v24h24v-24h-24zm16 7h-1.923c-.616 0-1.077.252-1.077.889v1.111h3l-.239 3h-2.761v8h-3v-8h-2v-3h2v-1.923c0-2.022 1.064-3.077 3.461-3.077h2.539v3z"></path></svg><span>Facebook</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-61998"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/maryvilleonline/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" ><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="#8a3ab9"><path d="M14.667 12c0 1.473-1.194 2.667-2.667 2.667-1.473 0-2.667-1.193-2.667-2.667 0-1.473 1.194-2.667 2.667-2.667 1.473 0 2.667 1.194 2.667 2.667zm3.846-3.232c.038.843.046 1.096.046 3.232s-.008 2.389-.046 3.233c-.1 2.15-1.109 3.181-3.279 3.279-.844.038-1.097.047-3.234.047-2.136 0-2.39-.008-3.232-.046-2.174-.099-3.181-1.132-3.279-3.279-.039-.845-.048-1.098-.048-3.234s.009-2.389.047-3.232c.099-2.152 1.109-3.181 3.279-3.279.844-.039 1.097-.047 3.233-.047s2.39.008 3.233.046c2.168.099 3.18 1.128 3.28 3.28zm-2.405 3.232c0-2.269-1.84-4.108-4.108-4.108-2.269 0-4.108 1.839-4.108 4.108 0 2.269 1.84 4.108 4.108 4.108 2.269 0 4.108-1.839 4.108-4.108zm1.122-4.27c0-.53-.43-.96-.96-.96s-.96.43-.96.96.43.96.96.96c.531 0 .96-.43.96-.96zm6.77-7.73v24h-24v-24h24zm-4 12c0-2.172-.009-2.445-.048-3.298-.131-2.902-1.745-4.52-4.653-4.653-.854-.04-1.126-.049-3.299-.049s-2.444.009-3.298.048c-2.906.133-4.52 1.745-4.654 4.653-.039.854-.048 1.127-.048 3.299 0 2.173.009 2.445.048 3.298.134 2.906 1.746 4.521 4.654 4.654.854.039 1.125.048 3.298.048s2.445-.009 3.299-.048c2.902-.133 4.522-1.745 4.653-4.654.039-.853.048-1.125.048-3.298z"></path></svg><span>Instagram</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-61999"><a href="https://twitter.com/maryvilleonline" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" ><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="#25a8e0"><path d="M0 0v24h24v-24h-24zm18.862 9.237c.208 4.617-3.235 9.765-9.33 9.765-1.854 0-3.579-.543-5.032-1.475 1.742.205 3.48-.278 4.86-1.359-1.437-.027-2.649-.976-3.066-2.28.515.098 1.021.069 1.482-.056-1.579-.317-2.668-1.739-2.633-3.26.442.246.949.394 1.486.411-1.461-.977-1.875-2.907-1.016-4.383 1.619 1.986 4.038 3.293 6.766 3.43-.479-2.053 1.079-4.03 3.198-4.03.944 0 1.797.398 2.396 1.037.748-.147 1.451-.42 2.085-.796-.245.767-.766 1.41-1.443 1.816.664-.08 1.297-.256 1.885-.517-.44.656-.997 1.234-1.638 1.697z"></path></svg><span>Twitter</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-62000"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/maryville-university-online/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" ><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="#127bb7"><path d="M0 0v24h24v-24h-24zm8 19h-3v-11h3v11zm-1.5-12.268c-.966 0-1.75-.79-1.75-1.764s.784-1.764 1.75-1.764 1.75.79 1.75 1.764-.783 1.764-1.75 1.764zm13.5 12.268h-3v-5.604c0-3.368-4-3.113-4 0v5.604h-3v-11h3v1.765c1.397-2.586 7-2.777 7 2.476v6.759z"></path></svg><span>LinkedIn</span></a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-62001"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLLZpj0z6JAFZg3FMr3u-JQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" ><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="#ff0000"><path d="M10 9.333l5.333 2.662-5.333 2.672v-5.334zm14-9.333v24h-24v-24h24zm-4 12c-.02-4.123-.323-5.7-2.923-5.877-2.403-.164-7.754-.163-10.153 0-2.598.177-2.904 1.747-2.924 5.877.02 4.123.323 5.7 2.923 5.877 2.399.163 7.75.164 10.153 0 2.598-.177 2.904-1.747 2.924-5.877z"></path></svg><span>YouTube</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul></nav><nav><ul id="menu-footer-column-2" class="footer-mega--footer-menu-2"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-62003"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/">Why Maryville University?</a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62005"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/about/">About Maryville University</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62006"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/accreditation/">University Accreditation</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62008"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/student-support/online-interactive-learning-tools/">Online Interactive Learning Tools</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62009"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/faculty/">Faculty</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62010"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/about/the-maryville-approach/">The Maryville Approach</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62011"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/why-maryville/tales-of-the-brave/">Tales of the Brave</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-62012 twoyou-mega-footer-link-title">Online Degree Programs <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62013"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/">Online Bachelor’s Degrees</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62015"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-masters-degrees/">Online Master’s Degrees</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62014"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-doctorate-degrees/">Online Doctorate Degrees</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62016"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-certificates/">Online Certificate Programs</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-62017 twoyou-mega-footer-link-title">Areas of Study <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62018"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/business-degrees/">Business</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62019"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/communication-degrees/">Communication</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62026"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/computer-science-degrees/">Computer Science</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62020"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/cybersecurity/">Cybersecurity</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62021"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/education-degrees/">Education</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62022"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/healthcare-degrees/">Healthcare</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62023"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/human-services/">Human Services</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62024"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/liberal-arts-degrees/">Liberal Arts</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62028"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/science-mathematics/">Science & Mathematics</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62029"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/social-science-degrees/">Social Sciences</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul></nav><nav><ul id="menu-footer-column-3" class="footer-mega--footer-menu-3"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-62034 twoyou-mega-footer-link-title">Popular Programs <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62035"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-masters-degrees/business-administration/">Master’s in Business Administration</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62039"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/criminal-justice/">Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62036"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/online-masters-degrees/health-administration/">Master’s in Health Administration</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-62040"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/">Admissions</a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62041"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/freshman-graduate-student-admission/">Incoming Freshman and Graduate Student Admission</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-72110"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/early-access/">Early Access Program</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62043"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/transfer-admission/">Transfer Admission</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62042"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/international-admission/">International Admission</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62044"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/military-admission/">Military Admission</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62045"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/admissions/financial-aid-tuition/">Tuition and Financial Aid</a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-has-children menu-item-62046"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/student-support/">Student Support</a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-62047"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/student-support/faq/">FAQ</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-62048"><a href="https://community.maryville.edu/s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" >Student Login</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-62049"><a href="https://www.maryville.edu/admissions/financial-aid/consumer-information/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" >Consumer Information</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul></nav><nav><ul id="menu-footer-column-4" class="footer-mega--footer-menu-4"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page current_page_parent menu-item-has-children menu-item-62050"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/">Blog</a> <ul class="sub-menu"> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-taxonomy menu-item-object-category current-post-ancestor current-menu-parent current-post-parent menu-item-62051"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/category/articles/">Articles</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-taxonomy menu-item-object-category menu-item-62052"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/category/infographics/">Infographics</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-taxonomy menu-item-object-category menu-item-62053"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/category/webinars/">Webinars</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-taxonomy menu-item-object-category menu-item-62054"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/blog/category/news/">News</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul></nav> </div> <div class="footer-mega--bottom"> <div class="footer-mega--copyright"><p>© 2025 Maryville University. All rights reserved.</p></div> <nav class="footer-mega--bottom-nav" aria-label="Bottom"> <ul id="menu-footer-navigation" class="footer-mega--bottom-nav-menu"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-97"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/">Home</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-74076"><a href="https://online.maryville.edu/legal/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-62057"><a href="https://www.maryville.edu/admissions/financial-aid/consumer-information/state-authorization/complaint-process/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" >Complaint Resolution</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-62058"><a href="https://www.maryville.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" >Maryville.edu</a></li> <li class="twoyou-cpra-ot menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-62059"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="#">Your Privacy Choices</a></li> <li class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-72274"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/sitemap_index.xml">Sitemap</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> </footer> <div class="default-form-clone"> <div class="inlineFormMarkup-wrapper form-wrapper-308440413467b284114ccd4">    <div id="taxi-form-packages"> <div> <code id='mvu-umt-2446-hp-taxi-lead-form-package-308440413467b284114ccd4' data-last-modified="Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:01:29 GMT" style="display:none"> </code> <code id='mvu-umt-2446-full-taxi-lead-form-package-308440413467b284114ccd4' data-last-modified="Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:01:29 GMT" style="display:none"> </code> </div> </div>        <div>  <div id="308440413467b284114ccd4-hp-widget-modal">  <div id="308440413467b284114ccd4-taxi-plugin-mount-point" class="taxi-form-wrapper-homepage-modal"></div>   <code id="308440413467b284114ccd4-taxi-lead-form-template" style="display:none"> <div class="taxi_forms_widget taxi_forms_widget_modal modal-overlay" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="modal" role="dialog" aria-labelledby="308440413467b284114ccd4-title"> <button class="modal__close button button--close"> <span class="icon icon--close" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="material-icons">close</i> </span> <span class="u--sr-only">Close Modal</span> </button> <h2 class="modal__title"> <span id="308440413467b284114ccd4-title"> Take Your Next Brave Step </span> </h2> <div class="modal__body u--padding-bottom-1"> <div class="form-message"> <p id="308440413467b284114ccd4-intro_text" class="u--margin-bottom-2">Receive information about the benefits of our programs, the courses you'll take, and what you need to apply.</p> <div id="308440413467b284114ccd4-lead-form-progress-bar-mount-point"></div> </div> </div> <div id="308440413467b284114ccd4-lead-form-error-mount-point" role="dialog" aria-label="Errors" tabindex="-1"></div> <div class="form-body steps"> <div name="taxiForm" class="taxi-form"> <div class="taxi-form-steps modal__body u--border-top u--padding-bottom-1"> <div id="308440413467b284114ccd4-lead-form-field-mount-point"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal__footer"> <button id="308440413467b284114ccd4-lead-form-next-action-button" class="taxi-form-next-step button button--theme-cta button--block lead-form-next-step" role="button"> Next Step </button> <div id="308440413467b284114ccd4-lead-form-footer-mount-point"></div> </div> </div> </div> </code>  </div> </div>            <script> function initTaxiModal308440413467b284114ccd4() { var options = { formId: decodeURIComponent( 'form-id-2446' ), klondikeServer: 'https://prospects.api.2u.com/prospects', prospectFormGrouping: decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt' ), taxiLeadFormVersion: '1.0.4', thankYouURL: { valid: true, value: decodeURIComponent( '%2Fthank-you%2F' ) }, splashCreative: { valid: true, value: decodeURIComponent( 'inbound' ) }, env: 'prod', }; let fullPackageId = mkTaxiPackageId(false, decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt-2446' )); fullPackageId = fullPackageId.concat(decodeURIComponent( '-308440413467b284114ccd4' )); var identifiers = { idPrefix: decodeURIComponent( '308440413467b284114ccd4' ), mountPoint: decodeURIComponent( '308440413467b284114ccd4-taxi-plugin-mount-point' ), template: decodeURIComponent( '308440413467b284114ccd4-taxi-lead-form-template' ), packageFrom: fullPackageId, }; setupTaxiForm(options, identifiers); setupTaxiGlobalModalEvents(true, "body", '308440413467b284114ccd4-taxi-plugin-mount-point'); }; </script>   <script type="text/javascript"> document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () { fetch( 'https://prospect-form-packages.2u.com/mvu-umt/2446-multi.json' ).then(function(response) { return response.json(); }).then(function(data) { var shortPackageData = JSON.stringify(data[0]); var packageData = JSON.stringify(data[1]); var homePagePackage = document.getElementById(decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt-2446-hp-taxi-lead-form-package-308440413467b284114ccd4' )); homePagePackage.innerHTML = shortPackageData; var pagePackage = document.getElementById(decodeURIComponent( 'mvu-umt-2446-full-taxi-lead-form-package-308440413467b284114ccd4' )); pagePackage.innerHTML = packageData; if(typeof initTaxi308440413467b284114ccd4 === "function"){ initTaxi308440413467b284114ccd4(); } if(typeof initTaxiModal308440413467b284114ccd4 === "function"){ initTaxiModal308440413467b284114ccd4(); } }).catch(function(err) { console.log('Taxi form error:', err) }); }); </script>        </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/plugins/twoyou-programs/dist/scripts/programs-frontend-1173cf1a.js?m=1736779846g" ></script><script type="text/javascript" id="frontend-scripts-js-extra"> /* <![CDATA[ */ var visitorData = {"ip":"47.82.11.165"}; /* ]]> */ </script> <script src="https://online.maryville.edu/wp-content/themes/twoyou/dist/scripts/bundle-8a25fc27.js?ver=1736779846" type="text/javascript" async></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://online.maryville.edu/_static/??-eJyFzE0OQDAQBtALqYnfshBnaWrESKqYT3B7VrYO8B6dq/FxAS8gTBxYCWe840GDKEj9LiuUAg/izHbwLqymcXk1+tymsyb0E8BB/PfAXfKqPnSZLWpr26as5wfY1S/r" ></script><script type="text/javascript" src="https://stats.wp.com/e-202508.js" id="jetpack-stats-js" data-wp-strategy="defer"></script> <script type="text/javascript" id="jetpack-stats-js-after"> /* <![CDATA[ */ _stq = window._stq || []; _stq.push([ "view", JSON.parse("{\"v\":\"ext\",\"blog\":\"221474521\",\"post\":\"56417\",\"tz\":\"0\",\"srv\":\"online.maryville.edu\",\"hp\":\"vip\",\"j\":\"1:14.0\"}") ]); _stq.push([ "clickTrackerInit", "221474521", "56417" ]); /* ]]> */ </script> </body> </html>