
Guild
Employer-sponsored education, upskilling and career-mobility benefits platform (formerly Guild Education).
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About
Guild (formerly Guild Education) is an education-and-upskilling benefits platform partnering with Fortune 1000 employers to deliver education-as-a-benefit to frontline and hourly workforces — debt-free degrees, certificates and skilling programs from a curated network, with direct tuition payment, coaching and career navigation to drive retention and internal mobility. Founded in 2015 in Denver by Rachel Romer and Brittany Stich; clients include Walmart, Disney and Target.
Leadership
founders · executives- Brittany StichFounder
- Rachel RomerFounder
- Bijal ShahCEO
Recent moves
funding · M&A · launches- Oct 9, 2024
- Jun 3, 2022
Guild in the news
All news →Guild has earned Workday Certified Integration status and launched the Guild Workday HCM Connector, automating employee data sync between Workday HCM and Guild to streamline eligibility management for employer-sponsored education and skilling benefits — eliminating manual file transfers.
Oct 5, 2026Guild Achieves Workday Certified Integration Status to Simplify Workforce Data ConnectivityGuild, a workforce development platform, has earned Workday Certified Integration status and launched the Guild Workday HCM Connector, which automates employee data synchronization between Workday HCM and Guild — replacing manual file transfers to streamline eligibility management for employers. HR leaders using Workday who offer Guild's education and skilling benefits can now connect both platforms without custom integration work, according to Business Wire.
Oct 9, 2024Guild Announces Acquisition of Nomadic, a Leading Capability Academy; Introduces Guild Talent AdvantageGuild has announced its acquisition of Nomadic Learning , a capability academy company, to launch Guild Academy, a product that integrates education, skilling, and AI-driven insights into a comprehensive platform. The…
Jun 3, 2022Guild Closes $175 Million in Series F Financing to Accelerate Mission, Expand With New Employer Partners in Dynamic, In-Demand SectorsDenver, CO, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With competition for frontline workers fiercer than ever due to structural shifts in the labor market, Guild , a Career Opportunity Platform, today announced a $175 million…
Oct 5, 2026Workday Dominates the Week as AI Reshapes Roles, Compliance and the Résumé ItselfFrom Workday's workforce report to UK harassment law and a job-board reinvention, today's HR-tech news circles one question: how fast can HR adapt to AI-driven change?
Guild — frequently asked questions
What does Guild do?
Employer-sponsored education, upskilling and career-mobility benefits platform (formerly Guild Education).
Where is Guild headquartered?
Guild is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, United States.
When was Guild founded?
Guild was founded in 2015.
Who founded Guild?
Guild was founded by Rachel Romer, Brittany Stich.
Who is the CEO of Guild?
Bijal Shah leads Guild as CEO.
How much funding has Guild raised?
Guild has raised ~$643M to date, per DHRMap records.
What kind of HR technology is Guild?
Guild is categorized under Learning & Development, Career on DHRMap.
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