Western Governors University
The Lead Apprenticeship Program Manager serves as the enterprise lead and strategic architect for WGU's apprenticeship portfolio, responsible for defining and scaling the university's approach to integrating competency-based education with work-based learning at a national level. This role operates at the intersection of higher education, workforce systems, and employer partnerships, building scalable, repeatable apprenticeship models across industries, states, and employer partners. Success is measured by designing, launching, and scaling apprenticeship programs that deliver strong learner outcomes, address workforce needs, and ensure employer satisfaction and sustainable growth.
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1997
Western Governors University is an online university where you can earn an affordable, accredited, career-focused college degree at an accelerated pace.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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