Johnson & Wales Launches CorpEd to Tackle Workforce Skills Gaps
Johnson & Wales University has launched CorpEd, a new initiative designed to help businesses address skills shortages. The programme offers flexible yet rigorous online education, tailored to the needs of working professionals. Through partnerships with companies of all sizes, employees can now access accredited courses while continuing their careers.
CorpEd provides a wide range of educational opportunities, from short courses to full degree programmes. Employees benefit from industry-expert instruction, personal academic advisors, and the ability to transfer prior credits. The initiative aims to strengthen workforces by delivering relevant, career-focused training.
One success story comes from Dr. Ajay Patel, a vascular surgeon who returned to education through CorpEd's partnership with Guild Education. He completed an MBA while balancing his medical career. Guild, a third-party partner, helps connect businesses with the programme and has been shown to improve employee retention by 2.3 times.
The CorpEd team works closely with each company to design customised learning solutions. Support is available for organisations ranging from 50 employees to over 100,000. Businesses interested in exploring partnerships can reach out to Angelo Pitassi, Devin Kitterick, or Nick Medeiros for more details.
CorpEd gives employers a way to upskill their teams through structured, flexible education. The programme's focus on practical skills and employee support aims to boost retention and productivity. Companies looking to bridge skills gaps now have a direct route to accredited training for their staff.
