# Workforce Partnerships **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/workforce-partnerships **Last Updated:** 2026-07-29T12:52:29+00:00 60 + Years specializing in preparing students for careers 14 + Campuses plus online, across multiple states 70 + Career-focused programs across healthcare, nursing, technology, business, and more. 1 Relationship to help build, grow, and strengthen your workforce The Workforce Reality ## Strong teams are built with strong pipelines. Hiring is only one part of the challenge. Employers also need to develop people, retain strong performers, and keep skills aligned as work changes. ECPI University Workforce Partnerships brings those pieces together. We are here to build the workforce behind your next stage of growth. Workforce Partnership Attract Prepare Develop Retain A multifaceted approach Partnership Pathways ## Multiple ways to build with ECPI University. Each pathway works independently. Together, they form a connected workforce strategy that grows with your organization. [01 · Talent Pipeline ### Hire Students and Graduates Recruit career-focused students, upcoming graduates, recent graduates, and alumni for employment, internships, externships, and clinical placements connected to your workforce needs. Build your talent pipeline →](https://www.ecpi.edu/workforce-partnerships/hire) [02 · Workforce Development ### Employee Training and Upskilling Develop the talent you already have. Practical training, technical and digital skills, leadership development, credentials, and degree pathways aligned with your organization's priorities. Develop your workforce →](https://www.ecpi.edu/workforce-partnerships/training) [03 · Education Benefits ### Employee Education Benefits Offer tuition savings and career-focused education pathways to employees and eligible dependents. Strengthen recruitment, retention, advancement, and family support through one benefit partnership. Explore education benefits →](https://www.ecpi.edu/workforce-partnerships/education) [04 · Collaborative Development ### Apprenticeship Programs Build talent through earn-and-learn pathways that combine practical work, structured training, and education. Useful for hard-to-fill roles, intentional onboarding, and long-term skill development. Explore apprenticeships →](https://www.ecpi.edu/workforce-partnerships/apprenticeship-programs) Why ECPI University ## Built for Students. Shaped by Employers. ECPI University uses employer input to shape career-focused programs, helping students build practical skills and employers connect with workplace-ready talent. 01 ### Accelerated programs Structured to help students move toward career readiness faster. 02 ### Key industry focus Programs serve fields like healthcare, nursing, technology, business, and more. 03 ### Hands-on learning Labs, simulations, clinicals, and projects help students apply what they learn. 04 ### Community & local presence Campus relationships help employers connect with talent across multiple markets. 05 ### Family-operated for 60+ years Generations of leadership focused on career education and student outcomes. 06 ### One employer relationship Connect hiring, training, education benefits, apprenticeships, and advisory input. Advisory Boards ## Help shape your future talent pool. Employers can provide input that helps ECPI University understand changing skill needs, workplace expectations, technologies, credentials, and industry trends. Advisory input helps keep programs connected to the realities students will face after graduation. - Identify emerging skills, tools, and technologies - Share hiring expectations and role requirements - Surface industry shifts before they become talent gaps - Help align programs with real workplace needs How Partnership Starts ## Tell us what you need. We’ll connect the right team. Most partnerships begin with a short conversation about your goals, whether you’re hiring, training, exploring education benefits, or looking at apprenticeships. ### Share your goals Tell us what you are trying to solve, even if the idea is still taking shape. ### Connect with the right team We will route your inquiry to the ECPI University team best suited to your needs. ### Explore the path forward Together, we will identify the partnership option that makes the most sense.