InStride is a workforce education company that helps employers connect learning investments with business and talent priorities. Founded in 2019, it builds on a partnership between Starbucks and Arizona State University created to expand access to higher education for working adults. Today, InStride offers more than 2,500 education and skills development programs through partnerships with universities and other education providers.

Its platform helps organizations coordinate education benefits, training, and skills development in one experience. Employers can offer options such as upfront tuition coverage, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, flexible learning funds, career education paths, and capability accelerators. InStride also supports custom career and skills pathways for high-need roles, leadership development, and programs designed to attract and retain talent.

The platform provides reporting and insights into spending, participation, skills, and roles, helping leaders assess program impact and connect learning to workforce outcomes. InStride works with employers to define learning strategies, align programs to organizational needs, and adapt development efforts as roles and skills change.