McDonald's Employee Earns IT Degree Through Company Education Program
McDonald's employee John California has achieved a significant milestone in his career. He recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Colorado Technical University through McDonald's Archways to Opportunity education program.
California serves as the Operations Technology Professional (OTP) Elite and Technology Director at the Jacksonville McDonald's, owned by David and Merry Neisler since 2018. Before joining their team, he worked for the Delligatti family, who created the Big Mac.
In his current role, California oversees technology operations and leads food cost initiatives across the organization. His coworkers affectionately refer to him as 'the wizard' due to his technical expertise. To celebrate his achievement, the Neislers and the Jacksonville McDonald's crew hosted a graduation celebration on August 4, which included a surprise visit from California's family and representatives from Colorado Technical University.
California will also participate in the university's commencement ceremony in Colorado. The Archways to Opportunity program provides educational opportunities for eligible restaurant employees, offering tuition assistance, degree completion, and academic advising.