Western Governors University and the National Black Chamber of Commerce Come Together to Empower Business Education
SALT LAKE CITY & WASHINGTON D.C., OCTOBER 7, 2024 — Western Governors University (WGU) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) are working together to support business education and foster economic empowerment through NBCC’s new Global Technical Assistance Program (GTAP). This initiative is designed to assist 100,000 businesses globally in enhancing their business processes and achieving greater success.
The National Black Chamber of Commerce is partnering with WGU — GTAP's preferred education provider — to offer WGU's educational resources, including online courses, degree programs and certificate offerings, to drive the initiative’s success. WGU will also participate in and sponsor a series of events across seven key cities. These events will offer invaluable insights from business leaders and feature content on topics such as business education, financial literacy, web development, IT basics and quality assurance.
“This partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce perfectly aligns with our commitment to advancing business education at scale,” said Dr. K.L. Allen, Northeast regional vice president at Western Governors University. “We are excited to contribute our resources to support the Global Technical Assistance Program and foster accessible, high-quality education that drives the growth of Black business leaders.”
This collaboration emphasizes WGU’s commitment to economic empowerment through education and entrepreneurship, benefitting NBCC constituents and the broader business community.
“As an advocate for accessible education and economic empowerment, I am thrilled to see this collaboration between Western Governors University and the National Black Chamber of Commerce formally take shape,” said Charles H. Debow, III, president and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. “This partnership underscores our shared mission to make education a foundational value in society—one that serves as a vital utility and pathway to success in all walks of life. By working together, we are enhancing the skills and knowledge of business leaders while fostering a more inclusive and equitable economic landscape for everyone.”
"We are thrilled to collaborate with the National Black Chamber of Commerce,” said Mitsu Frazier, senior vice president and executive dean of the School of Business at Western Governors University. “This collaboration aligns with our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business world. By working together, we aim to empower Black entrepreneurs and business leaders with the tools, resources and networks necessary to drive innovation and economic growth within our communities."
About NBCC
The National Black Chamber of Commerce® was incorporated in Washington, DC in March 1993. The NBCC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities. 140 affiliated chapters are locally based throughout the nation as well as international affiliate chapters based in Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Kenya, France, Botswana, Cameroon and Jamaica and businesses as well as individuals who may have chosen to be direct members with the national office.
