Learn More About Recruiting at WGU
Thank you for considering Western Governors University (WGU) students and alumni for opportunities in your organization. Whether you are searching for interns or seeking to fill part-time and full-time career positions, our goal is to partner with you to recruit and hire a diverse pool of extremely qualified candidates and greatly increase your company’s visibility.
We value your partnership and see you as an invaluable resource to WGU. Below are some ways that we can collaborate to meet your recruiting goals and initiatives:
Prepared for Success on the Job
- From a 2023 Harris Poll of 300 employers of WGU graduates
Connect WGU Talent to Career Opportunities
Are you interested in sharing open roles at your company or organization? Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Your insights and support can make a big difference in helping our alumni and student community at WGU access career opportunities.
What We Offer
Recruiting Strategy
Connect with our team for personalized guidance on how to connect with WGU students and alumni.
WGU Handshake
Our team uses Handshake to connect students and alumni to employer opportunities. We also provide employers with targeted marketing to students and graduates through the platform.
Experiential Learning
WGU offers a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities including internships, micro-internships, projects, clinicals, simulations, fellowships, apprenticeships, and much more.
Engagement Events
Our team collaborates with employers to host events, including:
- Information Sessions
- Professional Development workshops
- Panel Discussions
- Hiring Events
- and more!
Learn more about our students and university in the WGU 2023 Annual Report
WGU Degree & Certificate Programs
WGU is an online school with career-aligned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in—IT, teaching, business, and healthcare—designed to help working professionals fit an online university education into their busy lives. Our degree programs are tied to industry demand and are updated frequently to ensure students gain workforce-related knowledge and skills.
Why WGU?
WGU is a nationally recognized, nonprofit, online university, featuring a variety of fully accredited programs in our School of Business, School of Technology, Leavitt School of Health, and School of Education. We have over 180,000 current students pursuing degrees located across all 50 states. 74% of those students come from one or more underserved populations, and 79% work while enrolled.
Contact us at hirewgu@wgu.edu to discuss how we can support your recruitment needs!
Check out our Employer Experiential Learning Handbook for more information.