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WGU Texas Partners with Fort Bend County, 4/10/14 Partnership will help employees pursue master's and bachelor's degrees
AUSTIN - Fort Bend County and WGU Texas, texas.wgu.edu , announced today the signing of an articulation agreement that allows Fort Bend County employees to receive application fee waivers and a 5% discount to further their education at WGU Texas.
Home to more than 600,000 residents, Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Fort Bend County currently employs over 2,200 staff in more than 80 departments throughout the county area including Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Katy, Needville, Stafford and Fulshear. The partnership between Fort Bend County and WGU Texas will enhance workforce development in the Fort Bend County area by expanding access to affordable and high-quality higher education for working adults.
"Fort Bend County is pleased to offer this tuition reduction opportunity to encourage our employees to further their academic education," said Kent M. Edwards, Fort Bend County Director of Human Resources. "Through the agreement with WGU Texas, we're able to expand our employees' options for continuing education at a reduced rate, and encourage them to apply for scholarships offered through the WGU Texas Institutional Partners Scholarship program ."
Under the terms of the partnership, Fort Bend County employees will receive discounted tuition at WGU Texas, for up to four six-month terms. Employees can choose from over 50 accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs and are eligible for scholarships, valued at up to $2,000.
WGU Texas is an online, accredited, nonprofit university aimed at expanding access to high-quality, affordable higher education for Texans. Designed to meet the needs of working adults who need to complete a bachelor's or master's degree to advance their careers, the university offers accredited degree programs in the high-demand fields of business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing . WGU Texas was established in 2011 through a partnership between the state of Texas and nationally recognized Western Governors University.
"We look forward to providing their employees a new avenue to advance their education by earning high-quality baccalaureate and master's degrees-conveniently and affordably," said WGU Texas Chancellor Ray Martinez . "This partnership not only provides Fort Bend County employees access to affordable and flexible higher education and training; it will also help build a qualified workforce to enhance the economic viability of the community."
About Fort Bend County Fort Bend County is located in the Houston metropolitan area just Southwest of Harris County. Its 875 square miles consistently ranks as one of the fastest growing counties in America with a current population of 678,353. Excellent schools , affordable housing, and extensive recreational facilities have attracted families with impressive demographic profiles making Fort Bend County the most ethnically diverse county in the nation; with over 40% of this population being college educated. Founded on the banks of the Brazos River, Fort Bend County has a rich and colorful history that has sustained magnificent growth to become the thriving community it is today.
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