Training & development
There are various ways to learn and advance your career at General Mills.
During your first 12 to18 months on the job, you can expect to create an individual development plan with your manager and to have the opportunity to attend formal development programs offered by the General Mills Institute.
Your department may also offer specific development opportunities as part of your orientation and skill-building.
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Individual development plan
You and your manager will create a personalized development plan, which guides you toward the experiences, knowledge and resources you need to advance your career.
General Mills Institute
The General Mills Institute offers formal development programs that give you the tools you need to become an effective and confident company leader.
New employees enroll in the "Core Business Essentials" program, an internal, executive-led introduction to General Mills' values, business indicators and functional areas that support our business goals. Other Institute offerings support employees at critical career transition points in their careers.
Other formal training
Because each career path comes with its own unique set of dynamics, we offer:
- Camp Champ for new marketing professionals.
- Cereal School for new technical professionals.
- Brand Champions for marketing, consumer insights, sales, finance, research and development, and operations professionals.
- HR "U" for new human resource professionals.
- Financial Seminar Series for new finance professionals.
- Business Management Associate Foundations for Success for new sales professionals.
Web-based learning
You have access to tools, techniques and recommended reading on a number of managerial subjects through Harvard's ManageMentor, as well as other course selections. Technical training is available through web-based training and live virtual classrooms (distance learning).
Educational assistance and leave
We reimburse eligible employees for the cost of job-related courses from accredited institutions. Additionally, if you have at least one year of satisfactory employment, you may be granted an unpaid leave to further your education.
General Mills sponsors a special loan program for employees. These loans are available for employee education that does not qualify for company reimbursement or for the education expenses of family members.
