• Advanced Workforce Center

Together, we’re moving business forward.

The Advanced Workforce Center at University of Missouri—St. Louis is proud to play a role in advancing business innovation in the Midwest and beyond. Partnering with the area’s leading organizations, we unlock educational excellence to help today’s professionals become tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers.

With custom programs to suit any sized group of employees, our partners can offer credit and non-credit degrees, training, and certifications from the region’s premier public research university. Employees benefit from a collaborative, hands-on approach that empowers them with the skills, tools, and experience they need to elevate their careers and transform their organizations.

Employee Education Pathways

Corporate Training and Talent Development

Employer Education Programs

Individual Career Enhancement

Degree Programs

Skill Certifications and Credentials

Trusted by leading organizations.

Learn about our approach and meet a few of our partners.

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Evolving businesses are thriving businesses.

Professionals come to the Advanced Workforce Center to master new technology, improve workplace process, and develop leadership skills for today’s challenges.

By offering these learning opportunities and clear pathways to success, our corporate partners are well positioned to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.


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Investing in talent makes an impact


Connecting employees to educational resources is a powerful tool for business growth. Engaged employees perform better and are more likely to lead and make transformative change.

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Experience is the greatest teacher


We believe that hands-on learning gives students the best chance to translate their new skills to the real world, while creating a rich environment for experimentation and innovation.

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Flexibility is everything


Our programs embrace a wide variety of needs, timelines, and investment levels. Group training, individualized study, and quick certifications are all available on convenient schedules and custom rates.

Hear from Our Partners and Students

Our greatest results are walking and talking all around the region. Hear what our partners and students have to say about the Advanced Workforce Center experience.

This partnership gives our workforce quality education at a lower cost. Nidec’s tuition reimbursement complements this discount, boosting access to learning. Nidec and UMSL support our St. Louis community, promoting lifelong education with a clear path to achieve it.
Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy President, Nidec Americas Holding Corporation
This employer opportunity lets people like me, who couldn’t afford college or find time when younger, finally pursue it. Returning to school has introduced me to new writing styles and ways of thinking, different from what I’m used to, and has improved my problem-solving skills.
Timothy Simms
Timothy Simms Detective, SLMPD
Working with satellite imagery and annotation challenges sparked my passion for technical problem-solving. UMSL’s program will boost my technical expertise, bring fresh perspectives to my team, and help me contribute effectively to Scale AI’s mission of advancing AI development.
Antoine Barnes
Antoine Barnes Scale AI

Who We Are

The Advanced Workforce Center at the University of Missouri—St. Louis is dedicated to helping businesses achieve new levels of success by providing high quality education and training for their valued employees. We specialize in customized programs that meet the real-world needs of both employers and students.

Empower Your Workforce 

 

400k learners trained

Over 400,000 learners have successfully completed training courses at the Advanced Workforce Center.

$ 9,307 in savings

Potential annual tuition savings for employer partner student when combining employer tuition benefits and UMSL partnership discount.

75% change in job skills required

In the fastest-changing roles, 75% of the skills required have shifted since 2021—compared to 32% across the average U.S. job. Lightcast, The Speed of Skill Change (2025)

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