ANN ARBOR, MI — Taco Bell restaurants in Michigan are the first to offer every staff member a free education.

The national fast food chain expanded its Tacos & Tuition program, a partnership with business education company InStride to offer more than 3,000 online programs from universities and other institutions.

The programs range from English-language and general educational development courses to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, according to an Oct. 23 press release.

More employees are now eligible. Previously, the nation-wide program was only open to team members at company-owned restaurants and corporate employees.

“I started my career on the frontline of restaurants, and I’ve seen firsthand how the right support can open doors that once felt out of reach,” Jamie Harrison, global

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