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RISE Up is the NRF Foundation training and credentialing program providing foundational employability skills to help people land jobs and get promoted in retail and beyond.

With our partner, WorkJam, we created a series of videos that spotlight a variety of retail careers. Hear directly from associates at some of retail's biggest companies and learn how they found the jobs that've become their careers.

Kroger Career Spotlight

Assistant Store Leader Angel Berridge

Kroger Assistant Store Leader Angel Berridge shares details about her job and how her role helps her serve her community.

PetSmart Career Spotlight

Distribution Center Services Manager Senyi Gueye

PetSmart Distribution Center Services Manager Senyi Gueye talks about how "you never get the same day twice."

Kroger Career Spotlight

Transportation Manager Allan Oliver

Kroger Transportation Manager Allan Oliver manages over 130 drivers delivering groceries in Columbus, OH. He shares what drove him to join the Kroger team.

Walmart Career Spotlight

Trailer Technician III Tim Caron

Walmart Trailer Technician III Tim Caron shares his career story — from his younger days in his uncle's shop to how joining Walmart helped him match his skills to his changing life priorities.

Old Navy Career Spotlight

General Manager Samantha Feierabend

Old Navy General Manager Samantha Feierabend shares how the leadership she brings to her store provides associates with a clear opportunity for career growth through associate programs and intentional development.

Kroger Career Spotlight

Inventory Control Supervisor Tina Meyers

Kroger Inventory Control Supervisor Tina Meyers discusses her work in a distribution center, serving stores in Ohio and Michigan.

PetSmart Career Spotlight

Store Leader Dylan Barone

"The hardest part about working here is not adopting every cat that I see," jokes PetSmart Store Leader Dylan Barone as he discusses the duties and responsibilities of leading a store.

Walmart Career Spotlight

Truck Driver Brandon Hirst

Walmart Truck Driver Brandon Hirst enjoys how his mobile "cubicle" allows him to explore the nation's lakes, streams, and waterfalls, all while being part of a team that looks out for one another.

Kroger Career Spotlight

Lead Pharmacy Technician Januari Vaughn

"I've been here for 14 years, and I wouldn't trade it for the world," says Kroger Lead Pharmacy Technician Januari Vaughn. "I love interacting with all the people. I love being able to be there, for them — with whatever they need."

Old Navy Career Spotlight

Senior Lead of Customer Service Rubi Huerta

Old Navy Senior Lead of Customer Service Rubi Huerta enjoys making a difference in people's lives and appreciates how her team leader makes her feel safe as well as encouraged to strive for more.

Kroger Career Spotlight

Store Leader Lamaur Buck

Kroger Store Leader Lamaur Buck started at the company as a clerk while attending university. He shares a typical workday at his store — a 115,000 square-foot, high-volume store with over 200 associates.

Teak & Twine Career Spotlight

Founder & CEO Torrance Hart

Founder and CEO Torrance Hart shares details about how she started her corporate gifting business and how previous careers prepared her.

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