Northbridge University Selected as 1st School to Serve Spanish-Speakers on Workforce Edge

Workforce Edge, the talent mobility solution designed to help employers attract, develop and retain their workforce, announced a partnership with Northbridge University, a leader in higher education for more than 40 years. Northbridge University will join Workforce Edge’s network of academic institutions, giving eligible partner employees immediate access to more than 60 academic programs in English and Spanish, offered online or through in-person and hybrid options at campuses in Florida and Puerto Rico.

Northbridge University is the first Workforce Edge in-network partner school to offer courses in Spanish, expanding accessibility for organizations looking to provide employees with higher education opportunities. Through Workforce Edge, employees at partner organizations will have access to Northbridge University degrees at various levels such as diploma, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s in fields including healthcare, construction, culinary arts and hospitality, beauty, visual arts, business management, technology, health studies, criminal justice, psychology, and education. 

“We’re proud to welcome our first Spanish-language partner to the Workforce Edge network, a milestone that reflects our commitment to making education accessible for all,” said Scott Deming, CEO of Workforce Edge. “For aspiring professionals whose first language is Spanish, this program opens new doors to career advancement, personal growth, and lifelong learning. It’s a meaningful step toward ensuring that employees pursuing an education have the opportunity to thrive.” 

Workforce Edge partners with employers to build internal talent marketplaces that provide employees with access to continuous, job-relevant learning through employer-funded education pathways. Designed to deliver education and training to employees at scale, Workforce Edge partners with 80 employers – including companies like Best Buy – to help build a more future-ready workforce, equipped to advance organization goals through continuous learning. 

“This partnership brings together Northbridge University’s dedication to academic excellence with Workforce Edge’s powerful employer network,” said Kelly Bicy, VP of Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Development at Northbridge University. “We’re empowering companies and their teams to pursue learning and career growth like never before, and by offering programs in both English and Spanish, we’re opening even more doors for employees to access the education and skills they need to advance.” 

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