Company Makes List Of Best Employee Development Programs For Ninth Consecutive Year
RICHMOND, Va., 2016-Feb-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been named to Training magazine’s Training Top 125 for the ninth year. CarMax ranks No. 56 for 2016. Training Top 125 recognizes organizations for providing extraordinary employer-sponsored workforce training and development programs.
Training magazine, the leading business publication for learning and development professionals, annually selects 125 organizations that excel at employee development. These companies are chosen based on a variety of criteria, including the best leadership development, outstanding training initiatives and demonstrable results of training programs.
“Strong and relevant training programs are a vital key to our company’s success,” said Bill Nash, president of CarMax. “As the company grows, we continue to develop training programs to enhance our associates’ career opportunities.”
Associates at all levels receive individual development plans tailored to prepare them for success in their current role, as well as for future career development.
“We take an individualized approach in training and development to ensure that every associate is equipped to provide an exceptional customer experience and has the opportunity to be their best,” said Debbie Edwards, manager, talent management. “The content, technology, and pace of training we provide is based on the interests and abilities of each individual.”
CarMax offers a wide variety of training programs that take this specialized approach, focusing on the needs of the individual, from classroom instruction; self-paced e-learning; on-the-job learning, practice and demonstration; one-on-one mentoring and coaching; and virtual learning opportunities. On average, each CarMax store associate completes more than 60 hours of training per year.
In addition to this award, CarMax annually wins numerous national and local awards for being an employer of choice. CarMax is recognized as one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®; 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity; and 20 Best Workplaces in Retail. CarMax is currently recruiting for more than 1500 positions nationwide and encourages interested candidates to visit jobs.carmax.com to apply today.
About CarMax
CarMax, a member of the Fortune 500 and the S&P 500, and one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® for 11 consecutive years, is the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, CarMax currently operates 156 superstores in 78 markets. The CarMax consumer offer features low, no-haggle prices, a broad selection of CarMax Quality Certified used vehicles, and superior customer service. During the 12 months ending February 28, 2015, the company retailed 582,282 used cars and sold 376,186 wholesale vehicles at our in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com
Media Contact
Jennifer Bartusiak, CarMax Public Relations, (804) 747-0422, ext. 4429, Jen_Bartusiak@carmax.com