At the WGU School of Business, academic leaders saw the importance of experiential learning in preparing students for the future of work through Introduction to Business Accounting, a required course for non-accounting majors. With a focus on teaching students in the way they learn best, the school set out to redesign the course around engagement, relevance, and real-world application.
We spend a considerable amount of time worrying about the future of work, whether it鈥檚 AI stealing our jobs or preparing for roles that don't yet exist. However, while we debate what might happen years from now, we overlook a challenge that's already present: the growing disconnect between what people are learning and what employers need today.
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In October, the WGU West Region team joined leaders from across California for a three-day event at the 2025 California Economic Summit. Hosted by CA FWD and the California Stewardship Network, this annual convening brings together innovators, problem-solvers and community leaders committed to building a more resilient and inclusive 鈥淣ew California Economy.鈥
