STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Build Executives and Managers from Within
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Nurturing Talent Through Industry-Aligned Solutions.
TrustedĚýby Hundreds of Organizations Nationwide
Fueling Careers from Day One
An industry exemplar in the food and beverage space, KFC’s partnership with WGU has been nothing short of impressive. Offering fully funded, flexible online degrees and certificates, with eligibility starting on day one of employment, the initiative gave prospects something to “sink their teeth into.” The response? Soaring KFC jobs applications and equally impressive conversion rate. Ěý
Our Process
Solving today’s workforce challenges requires more than point solutions. Our consultative, data-driven approach connects business strategy to talent execution—ensuring outcomes that scale and evolve with you. Here’s how we get there: Ěý
Discover: Context Before Content
We start by understanding the big picture—your business priorities, workforce dynamics and organizational culture. Through diagnostic interviews and workforce analytics, we identify the systemic challenges and friction points standing in the way of talent agility.
Align:ĚýMobilize for Execution
We bring the right stakeholders to the table—HR, learning, DEI, operations, finance—and build alignment across functions. This is where we validate investment, assign ownership and remove friction for faster implementation.
Define: Align on the Why
Together, we frame the problem and align stakeholders around the outcomes that matter—whether it’s closing skills gaps, improving retention or building future-ready leaders. This step ensures we’re solving for impact, not symptoms.
Activate:ĚýDeliver with Agility
With governance in place, we launch and operationalize. Communication plans, employee engagement strategies and platform integrations are tailored for your workforce. We act as both partner and catalyst—ensuring adoption, momentum and visible wins early on.
Design: Orchestrate the Right Solution
Leveraging market insights and proven frameworks, we co-create a talent solution architecture that fits your ecosystem. From education pathways and capability academies to workforce partnerships and platform design, everything is built for relevance, scale and speed.
Optimize:ĚýDrive Continuous Value
Talent is dynamic, and so is our approach. We track performance, learner engagement, business outcomes and workforce shifts in real time—making iterative improvements to ensure your solution delivers measurable, enduring value.
Meet Your WGU Business PartnerĚý
Sarah NormandĚý- Senior Director, Portfolio Strategy and Growth
Sarah Normand has a long history of helping employers facilitate, and benefit from, education and career advancement programs. Sarah is a forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in higher education, employer engagement, and innovative learning models. Since 2013, she has successfully led high-performing teams and developed large-scale corporate and academic partnerships. Sarah is passionate about building high-impact partnerships that drive economic mobility, social equity, and student success. Ěý
Give Your Business the WGU Advantage
Increase Your ROI
Tangible results such as productivity gains are a direct result of the application of new skills and knowledge.Ěý
Do the Heavy Lifting
Through WGU skills assessments, gaps are identified and remedied with “perfect fit” programs, courses and certificates.ĚýĚý
Cater to Your Needs
Customization is inherent in every education pathway—because your business is driven by its own objectives.
Save You Time
Building a skilled workforce from within eliminates the headache and high cost of hiring new employees. Ěý
ENGAGE WITH US
Empower Your Organization to Thrive—Discover the WGU Difference in the Workplace
Contact WGU’s Talent Solutions team today to schedule a no-obligation consultation. Together, we’ll turn academic achievements into business-ready skill profiles you can trust—to unlock your company’s full potential.Ěý
"WGU continues to provide excellent support and customer service."
—Julia Williams
Human Resources Strategist, Office of Personal Management,
United States Government
