Amazon partners with local universities to launch free tuition program for front-line employees

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Several Delaware colleges and universities have entered a partnership to provide free tuition for Amazon's front-line employees.

The University of Delaware, Wilmington University, and Delaware Tech are now involved in the program.

It's part of a larger initiative by Amazon to help more than 300,000 employees nationwide improve their education.

More than 140 schools are taking part, including several in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as well.

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