YPWeek Partnership
Concordia is the presenting partner of YPWeek 2020. Join us and young people from across the country who are using their positions to build a more equitable future.
This FREE, two-day, virtual conference is a time to be present, active and engaged. Sessions will alternate between speakers and workshops, with interactive feedback loops and opportunities to put what you’ve learned into tangible action steps you can take in your company or community.
Partners of CUW
Please view our complete list of business and community partners:
- A & O CPA
- Addev Materials North America
- Advocate Aurora Health
- altScripts Specialty Pharmacy
- American Family Insurance
- Ansay & Associates, LLC
- Argosy University
- Badger Meter
- Bay Industries (Bay Family of Companies)
- Baycare Clinic
- Boldt Company
- Brown County Employees
- City of Green Bay
- College of Menominee Nation
- College Possible Milwaukee
- Early Childhood Staffing Solutions
- Edcor
- Elevate 97
- Fabio Perini North American
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Froedtert ( with Edcor)
- Germantown Police Department
- Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)
- Humana
- JDog Junk Removal & Hauling
- Jockey International
- Krueger International (KI)
- LaForce, Inc.
- Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
- Milwaukee County House of Correction
- Neuroscience Group
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin
- Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists of Green Bay
- Outagamie County
- Premier Community Bank
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Prevea Clinic, Inc.
- ProHealth Care, Inc.
- Rite-Hite
- Schwabe North America
- Secura Insurance
- Sheboygan County
- SSM Health Care
- Staff One Ltd.
- U.S Venture
- Unity Limited
- VerHalen, Inc.
- Vollrath
- Walgreens Co.
- Waukesha County Technical College
- WEC Energy Group
- WS Packaging Group
Benefits for business community partners
Equip your employees with the industry-specific skills you want them to know and create growth opportunities for employees.
- Partner with a local university that has an excellent academic and ethical reputation
- Scholarship opportunities for employees
- Customized Professional development to meet the needs of the business (i.e., potential internship candidates)
- Reduce turnover and improve recruiting
- Partnership does not cost anything, nor is it exclusive
- Develop a pipeline of talent within your organization
Different ways to learn
Our accelerated courses are tailored to meet the unique needs of adult learners. We place a strong emphasis on the direct applicability of the course material so you can start applying your classroom knowledge at your job right away.
- Flexible format: in-person, online classes or a mixture of both
- Most courses are 6-8 weeks in length
- In-person classes meet one night per week
- Small class sizes
- Up to 84 transfer credits accepted, including experiential learning credit
- Eight locations around the state of Wisconsin
Connect with our students
Concordia University is focused on connecting employers with our students by hosting virtual Employer Spotlights for organizations that are hiring. The Employer Spotlight is an informal opportunity to facilitate connections and to highlight the company, culture, recruitment process, internships, job opportunities, and to advise students on how to become a competitive candidate.
Employer Spotlight - what to expect:
- Virtual one-hour session via Zoom
- Flexibility of dates and times
- Free to employers (Subject to availability)
- Organization may show video, presentations, or host a moderated webchat
- Q and A opened at the end of each presentation
- Spotlights are marketed through our events page, social media platforms, student body and internal communications
- Employers market their Spotlight on their recruitment and marketing pages
- Recorded sessions to reach a larger community on their own time
Why partner with CUW?
We are deeply committed to working with our partners in a mutually beneficial relationship.
- Strong tradition of education working adults
- Real-world experience from highly qualified local professionals
- Friendly staff will walk with you through every step of your educational journey
- 5-star customer service and experience
- Comprehensive choices for degrees and certificates
The Uncommon approach
Succeed with a local center team that keeps you on track throughout your entire educational journey.
Take advantage of 1-1 guidance and care from our Admissions and Student Success Advisors.
Save on expenses with our book loan program available for most undergraduate courses.
Learn from professors with real-world experience and valuable connections to industry leaders.
Expect first-class service from our Veterans Services team as an Active, Reserve, or Veteran student.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to a few frequently asked questions about scholarships and partnering with Concordia.
Benefits for CUW
Regardless of your current position – expanding, consolidating, reorienting, or business as usual – we can find an educational solution that is right for your organization. But what do we get out of it?
- A new group of students within the business community partner
- Opportunity to share programming and professional development offerings
- A dedicated group of potential adjunct faculty
- Potential internship opportunities for students
- The ability to organize information events with Business Community Partner employees
Continuing Education
Continuing Education at Concordia University provides you with lifelong learning opportunities for all stages of life. Choose from several courses, offered online, to advance you in your life and career. “Upskilling” is a great way to increase your career opportunities, income, and personal satisfaction.
Contact
If your company would like to discuss how we can create educational solutions for your business that get results, then give us a call today.
Christy Call
Director of Community Outreach and Veteran Engagement,
262-243-2148
christy.call@cuw.edu
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