Home Walmart Walmart Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Foothill Ranch based-Walmart recently held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, October 24th to recognize its very first graduating class from the Walmart Academy. The Walmart Academy assists store associates see a clear path to career achievement: ‘[e]veryone wants to do their best, feel confident in their job and know there’s a path to grow their career. This is where Walmart Academy comes in. It’s a dedicated location, in or near a Walmart Supercenter, where our front-line hourly supervisors, department managers and assistant managers receive two to six weeks of training. It’s more than just training - it helps our associates see a clear path to advancement.’ Mayor Scot Voigts, Mayor Pro Tem Leah Basile, and Councilmember Dr. Jim Gardner were in attendance. Walmart also awarded 3 checks to local groups: $1,000 to the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, $1,500 to Boy Scouts, and $1,500 to Girl Scouts. Walmart is located at 26502 Towne Centre Drive. Stop by to congratulate the Walmart Academy Graduates!