Arcadia University in Glenside launched its new Workforce Development program in June in collaboration with Core Education, a public benefit corporation.

The initiative is expected to help employers recruit, retain, and upskill their talent.

“Arcadia’s new Workforce Development initiative is designed primarily to benefit businesses–to upskill and reskill employees, ensuring they are equipped for the challenges and opportunities of the future,” explained Arcadia President Dr. Ajay Nair.

An unveiling event included Bernstein Private Wealth Management, Comcast, Firstrust Bank, Esperanza Academy Charter School, and others.

“We have heard from you that it’s difficult to find workers with the right skills,” President Nair told the audience. “We have heard from you that automation, AI, and digital tools are transforming the way you do business. We’ve heard from you that it’s hard to retain employees because of cost-of-living challenges. And we’ve heard from you that young generations entering the workforce are just different, and need different skills and training. The future of this region’s economy depends on our collective ability to adapt and invest in our greatest asset: our people.”

The program provides access to over 150 industry-recognized certificate programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, IT, business, and manufacturing. Many programs qualify for continuing education units (CEUs) or professional development credits and are offered in flexible online and hybrid formats, making them accessible to working professionals.

To view the university’s Workforce Certificates, you can click here.

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