We offer a full range of educational and training solutions, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, industry-recognized certificates and customized workforce development tailored to your team’s needs. It’s a smart move: supporting your team’s growth is a strategic investment in your people, your performance, and your long-term success. Explore our partnership offerings below to find the right fit for your organization.When you partner with Alvernia, you’re:
 

• Building a values-driven talent pipeline through a trusted education partner
• Boosting employee retention with career-focused learning pathways
• Offering tuition discounts to maximize employee education budget
• Supporting workforce upskilling through degrees, certificates, and custom training
• Creating advancement opportunities that align with your organizational goals

Preferred Partner Program

Through Alvernia’s Preferred Partner Program, your business or organization can offer employees exclusive access to undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as career-focused certificates, all designed with working adults in mind. This isn’t just a benefit; it’s a meaningful investment in your team’s growth, retention, and long-term success. Alvernia’s flexible, values-driven programs help learners advance their careers, find greater purpose, and build the resilience to thrive in today’s evolving workplace.

Preferred Partner Benefits

• 20% tuition discount on select adult bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Please inquire for a current list of eligible programs. All SOLAR benefits are extended to enrolled employees, regardless of program choice.
• Generous transfer credit policies, including accelerated associate-to-bachelor’s pathways
• Flexible learning formats, including evening and fully online options
• Wraparound support through our signature SOLAR model (Support, Opportunity, Love, Access, Resources), including:
  • Academic Success Center (with writing, tutoring, and academic coaching)
  • Office of Career Development and Career Closet
  • Penn Medicine – Alvernia Medical & Counseling Center (telehealth & evening access)
  • Community-based support for housing, childcare, transportation, and more
• Tuition deferment options for eligible employees

Customized Professional Workforce Development  

Alvernia works hand-in-hand with organizations to design and deliver workforce programs that meet real-time business needs. Whether your team requires micro-credentials in niche areas or broader professional development, we deliver flexible, scalable solutions.
 

What Sets Our Programs Apart

• Industry-informed, employer-aligned content developed in partnership with industry professionals
• Accelerated completion timelines (weeks to months) including fully online and hybrid options
• Stackable pathways that can count toward future degree programs
• Customization options to align with your organization’s specific goals
   

Emerging and In-Demand Program Areas

We continuously assess workforce trends to ensure our offerings match the skills employers need most. Areas of potential development include: 

• Digital Marketing & Analytics: Targeted skills in social media, content strategy, and data interpretation.
• Supply Chain Management
• Data Visualization & Business Intelligence: Turning data into actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Workplace Wellness & Employee Resilience: Supporting mental health, well-being, and engagement across teams.
• Instructional Design & E-Learning: For educators, trainers, or HR professionals designing impactful learning experiences.
• ESL for the Workplace: Supporting multilingual workforces through inclusive communication strategies.
• Spanish for Leaders
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Practical awareness and tools for safeguarding systems and sensitive information.
• Customized Leadership Academy & Learning Labs
• Emotional Intelligence & Cultural Competency