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 Structured Education Pathways for Franchise Teams 

Ficus delivers a complete workforce education model centered on degree programs through University of the Cumberlands and supported by readiness pathways through Kaplan.

Degree Pathways | College Readiness | Doctoral Programs

Ficus structures education benefits around clear progression, from readiness preparation to accredited degree completion and executive development. Each pathway is integrated into a single workforce strategy. 

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College Readiness Through Kaplan

Kaplan-powered readiness programs support team members who are not immediately positioned for degree enrollment.

These pathways include:

  • GED preparation for individuals pursuing a high school equivalency credential

  • ACT and SAT preparation for broader college planning

  • Academic readiness support prior to enrollment in accredited degree programs

Readiness seats are allocated annually and integrated into the Ficus workforce education model. These programs expand access while maintaining structured progression into degree pathways.

 

120+ Fully Online Degree Pathways

Accredited Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees are delivered fully online through University of the Cumberlands. Programs are structured in 8-week enrollment cycles designed specifically for working adults balancing full-time responsibilities.

  •  Tuition fully covered

  • Required textbooks included

  • No graduation fee

  • Multiple start dates per year 

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Doctoral Programs for Franchise Leadership

Doctoral degrees through University of the Cumberlands are available as an add-on to Operators seeking executive development and long-term organizational growth.

Build a Workforce That Doesn’t Just Enroll — It Graduates 

Structured readiness pathways. Accredited online degrees. Executive development for franchise leadership.

Schedule a 30-minute overview to explore how these programs can support your recruitment, retention, and leadership pipeline.