WGU’s mission is simple and powerful: to change lives for the better by creating pathways to opportunity. Within that mission, WGU Academy expands WGU’s available pathways to academic and professional success with shorter, more attainable programs that can be stacked into degree programs. In this piece, I’ll talk about two kinds of short-term programs – on-ramp courses and certificate programs.
WGU and Open edX are partnering to make it easier to build, adapt and use the Open edX platform to deliver online course content on users’ own websites, whether that is a single course, a certificate or a degree.
Work-based learning is the way of the future to connect stranded talent in communities across America to jobs that need to be filled. Apprenticeships can support many industries, and a look into our nation’s K-12 education system provides just one sector where these new learning models can advance our communities.
Historically, support for for neurodivergent learners has been limited, often accessible only with official diagnoses and sometimes proving ineffective. Yet, as we venture further into the digital age of learning, innovative practices are emerging to bridge the equity gap for neurodivergent and situationally limited learners, particularly in fields like engineering or computing.
The California WGU Tech Impactors Network recently hosted its inaugural virtual event, sparking an engaging conversation about the future of the I.T. industry. Perspectives from WGU and Calbright students enriched the dialogue, all contributing to the network's mission of creating pathways to opportunity through education and mentorship.
