By participating in our innovative training programs, you will clear the path for achievement, recognition, success and advancement.
Sodexo offers diverse learning opportunities specially designed to help employees succeed in their current job and grow into new and exciting roles. Flexible options include tuition reimbursement, self-study, instructor-led classes, online learning and partnerships with other organizations.
Many of our Multi-Service and Food GM's are eligible to participate in the Global FM Academy, which will help our managers grow and manage FM in their accounts, positively impact the Quality of Life of our consumers, the performance of our clients, as well as their own personal and professional development and that of their teams. The Global FM Academy is made up of a series of courses that are delivered over an extended period of time.
Sodexo supports professional development for facilities, engineering and energy management professionals through the following organizations and encourages you to become certified in your profession:
| AFE | Association for Facilities Engineering |
| AHA | American Hospital Association |
| AHE | Association for the Healthcare Environment |
| APPA | Leadership in Educational Facilities |
| ASHE | American Society for Healthcare Engineering |
| BOMI | BOMI International |
| IFMA | International Facility Management Association |
| NFMT | National Facilities Management and Technology |
| PMI | Project Management Institute |
| STMA | Sports Turf Managers Association |
Certifications from these and other professional organizations include, but are not limited to:
| FMP | Facility Management Professional |
| CFM | Certified Facility Manager |
| ESP | Environmental Services Professional |
| CHFM | Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager |
| PE | Professional Engineer |
| CPMM | Certified Professional Maintenance Manager |
| CEM | Certified Energy Manager |
| PMP | Project Management Professional |
Sodexo uses the Lean Six Sigma Process in Facilities Management to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes and procedures. These concepts may be used for management processes, as well as operations.
With Sodexo's Spirit of Mentoring program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop through collaboration, goal achievement and problem solving.
Organized by fellow employees around a sense of shared interests and experiences, or a common dimension of diversity, Sodexo’s Employee Business Resource Groups provide access to resources, professional development and support systems.
We strive to reward our employees for their outstanding work and offer benefits to promote their professional, personal and financial well-being.
Find more information on the specialized training that all new employees receive when they join Sodexo’s North American Facilities Management teams here.
"Each year we expand and update our diversity learning lab offerings. Many offerings for management and frontline employees address topics from micro-inequities to cross cultural communication. Attendees gain insights that help them lead and serve a diverse workforce and community effectively." - Sandy Harris, VP of Corporate Diversity Strategy & Internal Operations
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