Building Utah

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