Would you like more information about our Academic and Retail Partnership Program? Please email (Attention: Catherine Penizotto, Academic & Retail Partnerships Liaison) or Phone (866) 433-5545.

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Benefits of Participating in the Academic Retail Partnership Program:

For Retailers:

  • Provides a benchmark of entry level executive knowledge.
  • Sets a standard of excellence and an expectation for professional performance.
  • Establishes that your department hires for quality and uses high education standards.
  • Promotes a global view of LP as a partner in the business of retail.
  • Enhances promotional opportunities and professional growth.
  • Expands the vision of the LP department and the potential impact on the business.
  • Adds to the professional perception both within and outside your organization.

For Colleges:

  • Establishes a direct relationship between the college and participating retailers.
  • Enhances existing college course content to specialize students in a marketable industry.
  • Opens an industry of private sector professional careers to students enrolled in Criminal Justice courses.
  • LPQ curriculum transferable to leadership positions beyond Loss Prevention.
  • Over 45 companies prefer LPQ applicants among candidates for Loss Prevention positions adding to placement potential of LPQ graduates.

For Students:

  • Gives you a comprehensive understanding of loss prevention and related fields.
  • Allows you to add something industry related to your professional credentials in lieu of having actual experience
  • Prepares you for the job interview.
  • Will aid in making you successful in the retail environment once hired.
  • Gets your foot in the door to an interview with a retailer where a rewarding and lucrative job awaits.
  • The LPQ credential gives you the edge with over 45 companies nationwide that prefer LPQualified applicants.

Program Resources:

Click here to read more about our LPQualified (LPQ) course.

Click here to read The Loss Prevention Foundation's introductory article on this Academic and Retail Partnership Program.