Spinx to Employ Students via Business Management Program

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Spinx Co. introduced a new Business Management Program, available to students working toward a degree in business.

The program is designed to provide students with invaluable experience and a clear career path opportunity, as well as comprehensive tuition reimbursement and weekly paychecks. Students can be employed full- or part-time at Spinx while completing their coursework.

Specifically, the program allows students to develop skills in effective collaboration, critical thinking and decision making, business and financial analysis, strategy development, economics and leadership.

"According to the National Retail Federation, the retail industry outpaces both the healthcare industry and manufacturing with over 28 million jobs in the U.S.," said Tracie Lilly, chief human resources officer at Spinx. "The Spinx Business Management Program allows students to capitalize on that in-demand career path by gaining real-world experience while earning their degree."   

In addition to being eligible for the Spinx Tuition Reimbursement Program, participants in the program are eligible to earn a higher starting wage, according to the convenience store retailer.

Greenville-based The Spinx Co. was founded in 1972 by Stewart Spinks. It operates 80 c-stores throughout South Carolina.