Key Highlights:
- Certificates earned at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ can transfer to Western Governors University for credit toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree
- This partnership provides more career opportunities for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ students and alumni
- Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ students, alumni, and faculty can use the WGU Community College Partner Scholarship: up to $3,500 towards tuition at WGU
OGDEN, UT – Students and graduates of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ (Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ) now have a new seamless pathway to continue their education, thanks to an exciting partnership with Western Governors University (WGU).Ìý
Credits earned at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ will now transfer to WGU to go towards a bachelor’s and even a master’s degree— saving students time, reducing costs, and opening doors to further career opportunities.Ìý
“At Ogden-Weber Tech, we train students with the skills they need to become immediately employed in a high-wage, high-demand job here in our community,â€� said Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ president, James R. Taggart. “This partnership builds upon the hands-on, career-ready skills our students receive at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ and are continuing to develop with their employers, providing direct employment pathways and leadership opportunities. Through WGU, our students and alumni have access to high-quality, higher education that allows them to stay employed, have appropriate work, life and school balance, and stay in our community.â€�

In addition to expanding educational access and career advancement, the partnership introduces new financial support for Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ students, alumni, and faculty through the up to $3,500 towards tuition at WGU.
“Just like Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, WGU is flexible, personalized and a good option for people with busy schedules,â€� said Jenna Hunt, Manager of Student Access and Success at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ. “WGU enrollment counselors are ready to help our students transfer their applicable credits and start working toward a degree today!â€�Ìý
Interested students should visit with their program advisor to explore pathways and learn how their credits transfer.