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Apple Inc. Memorandum: Tuition Reimbursement

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Apple Inc.

Memorandum

To: Mark Callaway, Apple Manager

From: Hamilton Vo, Sales Associate of Apple

Date: October 12, 2015

Subject: Tuition Reimbursement Program

I have decided to pursue my ambition of obtaining a college education and a degree. As a devoted employee of Apple, I would like to make the pitch of requesting a tuition reimbursement program so I can continue to work full-time and fulfill my responsibilities within this company while attending college. I’ve considered all that request requires and concluded that pursuing a college degree is right at this stage in my career and will enhance my ability to drive successful results for Apple.

I would also like to request financial funding for the cost of tuition and have laid out some facts for your consideration. I hope to convey my value proposition that includes further leadership development and academic training along with a new extended network that will lead to growth opportunities and synergies for Apple. I am confident my participation in completing a college level degree will lead to increased financial results well beyond the cost of tuition. Having a tuition reimbursement program will add new skills for employees in the workforce, add more productivity, keep loyal employees who want to pursue a college education and, present a more professional and prestigious image of …show more content…

A key reason I joined Apple is that I was impressed by how you groom your high-potential employees. I believe a combination of company expertise and the rigor of a tuition reimbursement program is the perfect formula to develop internal talent (Cherry). Apple is experiencing tremendous growth and needs employees who are equipped to lead in uncertain times. Companies in periods of rapid growth can be vulnerable and require more strategic know-how and leadership throughout all

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