The UMSL Advanced Workforce Center partners with employers across the region to build stronger talent pipelines through education, upskilling, and career pathways that support recruitment, retention, and workforce growth.
Employer partnerships with the UMSL Advanced Workforce Center are designed to support organizational goals while expanding access to education for employees. Together, we align education pathways with workforce needs, helping employees advance their skills while employers strengthen retention and internal mobility.
Partnerships may include tuition-supported degree pathways, short-term certificates, or targeted training aligned to workforce priorities.
Why Employers Choose UMSL
Support employee recruitment, retention, and advancement
Maximize the impact of existing tuition benefits
Offer flexible education aligned to work schedules
Reduce administrative burden through coordinated support
Partner with a Tier 1 research university with workforce expertise
Partnership Impact, Through Employee Stories
Employer partnerships are most powerful when employees can see the impact firsthand. Through our collaborations with regional employers, working professionals gain access to education pathways that help them advance their skills, grow their careers, and stay engaged in their organizations.
The following stories highlight how employer-supported education through the UMSL Advanced Workforce Center creates real outcomes for employees and employers alike.
From Opportunity to Advancement
This story shows how employer-supported education through UMSL helps employees gain confidence, apply new skills on the job, and advance professionally while remaining committed to their organization.
Employee Growth in Action
This story highlights how an employee leveraged their employer partnership benefits with UMSL to pursue education while continuing to work full time. Flexible scheduling, aligned coursework, and coordinated support made it possible to gain new skills without stepping away from their role.
Education Pathways That Support Workforce Goals
Employer partners work with UMSL to connect employees to education options that meet workforce needs, from short-term training and professional certificates to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Offerings are designed to be practical, flexible, and aligned to real-world application.
We work with employers to design partnerships that support workforce development goals and employee success. Our team collaborates closely with HR and talent leaders to create education pathways that work for both organizations and employees.
