In order to provide graduates with the abilities they need to prosper in the quickly growing HR tech industry, the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota has introduced a new curriculum. Together with Helios Consulting, a St. Paul-based services partner of the firm, Workday created the innovative Rise apprenticeship program.
Nearly 10,000 businesses globally, including the majority of the Fortune 500, choose Workday as their HR IT platform of choice. In addition to offering new and recent graduates training and paid employment, Helios’ creative program will address the growing demand from employers for workers with Workday skills.
“In today’s rapidly evolving economy, CLA’s mission depends not only on ensuring that students develop the core career competencies that allow them to thrive in their careers, but also on giving students the specific skills that today’s employers demand,” says Ascan Koerner, associate dean for undergraduate education.
The goal of this project is to create new pathways to lucrative employment in one of the Twin Cities’ and the country’s fastest-growing industries.
“CLA graduates are renowned for critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills,” claims Helios President Trevor Lee.
In the developing HR technology sector, these skills are in high demand.
Graduates from the University of Minnesota who take part in Rise will not only receive training and advice from professionals in the field, but also paid employment starting on the first day of training and a path to joining Helios’ Fortune 500 clients after the program is over.
According to Nick Stevens, founding partner of Helios, “University of Minnesota has long been renowned for its dedication to innovative and creative concepts that might provide access to economic opportunities for students.”
“We’re thrilled to team up with ‘The U’ and realize the promise of apprenticeships to assist more students access high-paying employment, while simultaneously addressing a crucial talent need for the Fortune 500,” the company said.
