Online university WGU Texas (http://texas.wgu.edu) has announced a new program to encourage personal and professional growth among human resources personnel in the state – the Go Further in Human Resources Scholarship.
These 15 competitive scholarships, each valued at $2,000, are designed for motivated HR personnel who wish to enhance their knowledge and career opportunities by completing their degrees with the nonprofit university.
WGU Texas is partnering with SHRM - Texas State Council to promote the program designed for active SHRM members working in an HR capacity inside the state’s businesses and healthcare organizations. "SHRM - TSC is excited about partnering with WGU Texas," said Nicole Shannon, State Director of SHRM-TSC. "This program, and the online options made possible by WGU Texas, will elevate the education level of SHRM members throughout the state of Texas."
Read more about the program here. Please also see and share the attached flyer. See the scholarship criteria here. (http://texas.wgu.edu/hrscholarship) Scholarship deadline is November 30, 2012.
More about WGU Texas:
WGU Texas is a nonprofit, online university expanding access to quality higher education for Texas residents. Established by the state of Texas through a partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University, WGU Texas (http://texas.wgu.edu) offers more than 50 accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs in key workforce areas including business, information technology, teacher education, and health professions including nursing.
Our innovative competency-based academic approach allows working adults to fit their education into their lives. At WGU Texas we measure learning, not seat time. All programs offer flexible online study, state-of-the art learning resources, expert faculty, and individualized mentor-guided support. WGU Texas provides a convenient, cost-effective way for self-directed, hard working adults to earn a degree and get ahead. With our affordable model, tuition is charged at a flat rate every six months and averages $2,890 per term. Learn more at texas.wgu.edu or call 1-877-214-7011. WGU Texas Chancellor Mark David Milliron recently blogged on this topic. See what he had to say about HR professionals here. (http://texas.wgu.edu/blog)
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