Through proper alignment of workforce needs and curricula for post-secondary credentials and degrees, employers and institutions of higher learning can communicate and collaborate to provide tech-forward solutions that prepare skilled workers in Georgia for the near future and beyond.
The workforce is evolving rapidly, but not all education models are arming graduates with the skills employers need. At WGU, competency-based education ensures students are prepared to thrive in the workforce by requiring they demonstrate mastery of course material before they can advance, while data-driven curriculum updates and industry-recognized certifications keep programs aligned with workforce demands. By working closely with industry leaders and integrating hands-on learning, students graduate ready to succeed—not just in today’s job market, but in the careers of the future.
Our focus has always been on bridging the gap between learning and earning—ensuring that education isn’t just about degrees but meaningful, measurable outcomes. A key pillar of our approach is a relentless commitment to skills-based education, which prepares students for today’s workforce and equips them to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow.
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.
