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Strategic Partnerships

What would it mean for your organization if you could strengthen your talent pipeline,  improve retention, and
develop future leaders through one trusted partnership?

 Stronger people. Stronger organizations. Built together.

 
 CUW Strategic Partnerships connects employers with tailored education, leadership development, and talent pipelines to upskill staff, boost retention, and achieve long-term goals. 

What makes us different is that we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all solution. We listen to your organization’s goals and build a customized partnership around your people, your challenges, and your future.

You don’t simply gain access to university programs. You gain a responsive, relationship-driven workforce development partner.
 
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 How CUW Can Help Your Company 

 Flexible, customized solutions designed to support your workforce, leadership, and long-term business goals. 

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Opportunities for Student Recruitment


CUW offers annual micro-career fairs, monthly Campus to Career employer features, and access to the university’s Handshake platform for promotion of internships as well as professional roles.

 

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Strategies to Retain Current Workforce

 

 Once a new employee is hired, companies need to invest just as intentionally in their onboarding and retention. CUW offers on-demand professional development and continuing education opportunities that help employees build new skills, strengthen their performance, and prepare for future responsibilities.

By providing accessible learning opportunities, employers can demonstrate a meaningful commitment to employee growth and career advancement. This investment can improve engagement, increase job satisfaction, and encourage talented employees to build long-term careers within the organization. 

Career Training

Tech Training Bootcamps

Continuing Education

Microlearning Workshops

 

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Resources for Leadership Development


Companies with internal talent development and employee succession programs save significant time and money in external search and employee onboarding and development. CUW has several pathways for leadership development that are designed to be available, just-in-time solutions for our strategic partners.

Also, employees can gain executive certificates from the Executive Leadership Academy

 

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Customized Resources and Access for our Strategic Partners

 

CUW Strategic Partners receive a discount of rental use of Concordia campus facilities and can also design and develop customized company training and development programs in collaboration with our Office of Continuing Education Studies.

 

 

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Future Workforce Forecasts

 

Operating at the speed of business requires an understanding and readiness for whatever the future holds. CUW is a valuable partner in helping our strategic partners navigate digital acceleration (like AI), pursue sustainable innovation, and ensure a human-centric future for internal team members and external constituents.

 

The CUW Difference

A true workforce partner—built for flexibility, alignment, and long-term impact.

CUW offers something fundamentally different:
Flexible, Employer-Centered Approach

 Designed around your workforce needs—not rigid academic structures. 

 

Workforce Development Focus

Built to support employee growth, retention, and advancement—not just enrollment. 

Values-Driven Leadership Development

Developing professionals who lead with integrity, accountability, and purpose. 

Flexible Learning for Professionals

Online and hybrid programs allow employees to advance their education without stepping away from their careers. 

Speed and Customization

The ability to quickly design and adapt programs to meet evolving business needs. 

 

Access and Responsiveness

Direct connection to decision-makers and faculty who can move initiatives forward.


Workshops & Certificates

Microlearning Workshops

Transform Your Team in Just One Hour with High-Impact Business Microlearning Workshops

MICROLEARNING WORKSHOPS

Empower your employees with practical, expert-led virtual workshops designed to strengthen leadership, communication, strategy, financial, and workplace skills—with actionable takeaways they can apply immediately.

These one-hour, virtual workshops are led by experienced faculty and industry experts who bring real-world insight and subject-matter expertise to each session. Microlearning Workshops

 

Help Develop Your Leaders Today With the Executive Leadership Academy

 Flexible, executive-level certificate programs designed for working professionals who want immediate impact, without the time or cost of a traditional program.

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We were very pleased working with the Concordia Team on this workshop. They were open, honest and very receptive to tailoring this class to the "Sendik's Culture". Our leaders provided universally positive feedback. It was a valuable use of our time.

Mark Kahl, President, Sendik's

 

Let’s Build Something That Works for You

CUW doesn’t simply provide education. We help employers build the workforce they need for what comes next.

Let's start a conversation about your workforce goals—and how we can help you achieve them.

 
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