Grainger

26,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1927

Grainger Career Growth & Development

What People Are Saying About Grainger

  • Training & Education Access: Tuition reimbursement is a core benefit extended to part‑time team members, alongside paid certifications and access to online course subscriptions. Continuing education during work hours and formal internal curricula are explicitly promoted as part of total rewards.
  • Internal Mobility: Company materials emphasize internal mobility and a promote‑from‑within philosophy across parts of the organization. Rotational and accelerator programs are designed to transition participants into ongoing roles and support advancement.
  • Cross-Functional Experience: Rotational programs in finance, sales, supply chain, and technology provide exposure across business areas and build broad skill sets. Opportunities to take on cross‑functional projects and enterprise events expand networks that can enable internal moves.

Grainger's Benefits

Allows employees to pursue continuing education during work hours

Hosts Lunch and Learns

Job training & conferences

Offers mentorship program

Provides online course subscriptions

Provides paid industry certifications

Provides personal development training

Provides tuition reimbursement

Our tuition reimbursement plan covers the first $5,250 per year towards a degree program. Amounts that exceed $5,250 are reimbursed at 50% and there is no program maximum.

Promote from within

Provides customized development tracks