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Forward-thinking companies are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of investing in their employees’ education. Amazon’s Career Choice at UNC Charlotte program stands out as a prime example of an organization’s commitment to investment in employees who are also college students. Launched at Charlotte in 2022, the program offers eligible full-time and part-time hourly employees pre-paid […]

UNC Charlotte’s School of Professional Studies is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Jones as the new Director of Strategic Workforce Engagement, effective August 6. This strategic appointment underscores UNC Charlotte’s commitment to fostering stronger connections between its educational programs and the evolving needs of the region’s workforce. In an era where the impact […]

UNC Charlotte and Stanly Community College have joined forces to pioneer the inaugural OnRamp to Charlotte Online agreement, a groundbreaking partnership tailored to support working adult students seeking a flexible online pathway from associate degree to bachelor’s degree. This collaboration builds upon the foundation of the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, facilitating seamless information exchange […]

UNC Charlotte’s online graduate programs received national recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Master’s Degrees rankings, released Wednesday, Feb. 7. Four master’s disciplines received U.S. News rankings, including top 50 recognition for education, special education and nursing and top 100 for engineering.

For the third consecutive year, UNC Charlotte has earned a spot among the top 10 best providers of online bachelor’s degrees in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees rankings, released on Wednesday, Feb. 7. UNC Charlotte ranks No. 7 (tie), and is one of only six universities […]

Happy New Year! 2023 was a year of adapting and innovating, and most importantly, of empowering lifelong learners to reach their full potential. Throughout the year, we stayed true to our mission of serving the professional community in the Charlotte region and beyond, offering a diverse range of programs designed to fuel career growth and […]

Unique Partnership Connects Education to Employment to Solve Local Healthcare Talent Shortages [CHARLOTTE, N.C. and BOSTON] UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies and Ready to Hire powered by Cengage Group, a workforce solutions provider, today announced a partnership to improve opportunities for North Carolina job seekers and strengthen the talent pool for local healthcare systems […]

What innovative technologies have emerged as game-changers for event planners post-COVID, and how have they transformed the event experience? What skills and qualities should event planners prioritize to remain successful in this dynamic environment? Who’s in the know about the latest in contract negotiations affecting venues and vendors? A new webinar hosted by UNC Charlotte’s […]

Effective September 1st, UNC Charlotte’s AISLE department will be referred to as Learning Space Technology. The change comes as a measure to better differentiate the roles between the University’s various technology-focused departments, and will not affect the division of services provided by them. “We believe the new title offers campus users of our services a […]

Calling all Charlotte students to challenge themselves this summer and earn a Google Career Certificate by August 20. Through a partnership with Coursera, UNC Charlotte is providing access to a limited number of free licenses for students to enroll in one of six Google Career Certificates in high demand areas of IT and marketing. The […]