Workforce Development

Empower your employees with the skills they need to succeed

UNC Charlotte’s School of Professional Studies empowers professionals and businesses with industry-leading education and training programs designed to enhance skills, foster career growth and drive organizational success. In today’s competitive landscape, companies need strategic talent development solutions to stay ahead.

Our Corporate Training and Executive Education programs provide fully customized professional development for every level of leadership, from front-line supervisors to senior executives. With a blend of cutting-edge industry insights and practical skills application, our programs drive innovation, productivity and leadership excellence—helping organizations build a culture of continuous learning and long-term success.

Through our Talent Pathway Partnerships, we bridge the gap between education and workforce development, offering tax-advantaged tuition benefits and direct payment options that remove financial barriers for employees, ensuring a seamless learning experience aligned with organizational needs. With a diverse range of programs—from degrees to specialized training—UNC Charlotte helps businesses develop talent, close critical skill gaps, and create measurable impact.

As a tier-one research institution with award-winning faculty, competitive tuition, and strategic campus locations, UNC Charlotte delivers unparalleled value as the region’s academic and cultural hub.

Corporate Training and Executive Education

With over 150 courses to choose from, UNC Charlotte can provide your organization with the specific training and education it needs, designed to upskill your employees as well as courses tailored for executives and senior professionals. We can also create a course that’s unique to your team and organizational needs.

Talent Pathways Partnerships

Connect learning to career advancement through academic degrees and specialized training for professionals. Explore how companies leverage tax-advantaged tuition benefit programs to eliminate financial barriers for employees while providing targeted, in-demand educational choices.

Get in touch

Amy Wartham
Director
Corporate Training and Executive Education
Jeff Jones
Director, Strategic Workforce Engagement
Strategy Development & Learner Solutions