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Discover the WGU Talent Development Network
When you become a WGU partner, you also become part of the WGU Talent Development Network. Being a member of this network empowers you as an employer to be an ally for employee development by opening direct access to affordable, reputable, and flexible higher education.
Becoming part of the network has a number of benefits, including:
- A straightforward path to flexible, affordable degree programs for employees to gain new skills and help your business succeed.
- Expanded opportunities for employee progression and satisfaction through degree programs that fit around their work schedule.
- Access to scholarships and other benefits for employees to pursue a degree without worrying about the financial burden.
- A flat-rate tuition cost that's paid per term instead of per credit, allowing you as an employer to get the most out of your tuition assistance dollars, as students can finish several courses in a term and earn a degree more quickly than through traditional online degree programs.
Why Join?
Giving your employees access to affordable, flexible degrees is beneficial for a few reasons. Having employees who have more education and skills helps your business succeed. Offering an affordable path to a respected degree also gives you an edge when it comes to recruiting, as many applicants want an employer who values their progression. With so many options for employee development, how can you be sure that becoming a WGU partner and joining the WGU Talent Development Network is the best option to provide real results for you and your employees? Here are some reasons:
- WGU degrees are accredited, flexible, online, affordable, and competency-based with real application to your organization.
- Our unique model allows students to take assessments to progress more quickly through courses for which they already know the material, allowing them to graduate faster and maintain motivation.
- Upon enrollment, each student is assigned a Program Mentor, an expert in the field who provides personalized guidance and support all the way to graduation.
- WGU gives students the flexibility to access course materials and study whenever and wherever they want. Since there are no set log-in times, students can keep their normal work schedule while earning a degree.
- As a member of the WGU Talent Development network, you gain access to talent from WGU's pool of graduates. Employers speak very highly of our graduates—98% of employers* surveyed say WGU grads meet or exceed expectations at work.
- WGU partners receive a waiver on application fees and enjoy open access admission for most employees.
*2020 WGU Annual Report