This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 1997, Western Governors University is a leading nonprofit that makes high-quality, affordable education more accessible. With a student-first approach and smart technology, WGU helps people gain the skills they need to move forward in their careers. President, Scott Pulsipher, joins us with more.
Scott Pulsipher:
Nearly 415,000 Utah residents have some college credit but no degree. Many others face relentless barriers to accessing and completing a life-changing degree or credential. This untapped talent is exactly who Western Governors University was founded to serve. By creating accessible, equitable pathways, WGU enables human progress, so more individuals may experience economic mobility.
Our competency-based, skills-driven model ensures education is a pathway to opportunity, traversable by all, while providing employers with the skilled workers they need. As the future of work evolves, Western Governors University collaborates with employers to keep offerings aligned with workforce demands, adapting programs across healthcare, education, business, and IT.
Western Governors University delivers affordable, high-value degrees, certifications, and apprenticeships that lead to careers. Every student is paired with a dedicated faculty mentor who supports their complete WGU journey.
When we connect talent to opportunity at scale, we advance progress for individuals, families, employers, and society, across Utah and the nation.
Derek Miller:
Western Governors University continues to help shape a stronger, more inclusive future for Utah’s workforce. To learn more, visit WGU.edu. I’m Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.
