Get Trained - Training Workforce & Innovation at WSU Tech
Get Trained - Training Workforce & Innovation at WSU Tech

Real skills. Open to everyone. Flexible delivery to fit your life.

Training & Workforce Innovation at WSU Tech offers corporate & community training for professionals, hobbyists, and employers. No application required, just enroll, learn, and build skills that make an impact. Whether you’re upskilling for a career, exploring a new interest, or developing your workforce, our training programs make learning accessible and flexible.

How to get started

Follow the steps below and enroll today.

Step 1

Browse Courses

Explore current available courses designed around workforce needs and community interests.

Step 2

Enroll & Pay Online

Easily register for available courses and pay directly through our enrollment system. It’s that easy!

Step 3

Flexible Delivery

Enjoy evening, weekend, online, hybrid, and in-person and hands-on course options.

Step 4

Earn Recognition

Many courses include digital badges or certificates of completion for employers.

Career-ready skills start here

Explore popular categories of study.

Career Training FAQs

Click on one of the questions below to find comprehensive answers.

Anyone looking for upskilling opportunities—industry professionals, businesses, or community learners. 

Training & Workforce Innovation courses offer a flexible, accelerated way to gain new skills that can help accelerate career advancement, learn something new, and satisfy professional needs. 

While these programs cover a wide range of topics & content, WSU Tech is focused on skills training that fulfills in-demand, local needs. This includes Aviation, Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, Applied Tech, Professional Development, Hospitality, and many more!  

Varies by course. Some employer-sponsored options are available.

There are a variety of options available. Depending on subject matter & training outcomes, courses can be in person, online (or both), and last from one day to multiple weeks. 

Registration process & cost will vary class to class. Most courses will require registration and enrollment through gettrained.wsutech.edu/search.cfm 

Students will pay for courses on their own or employers may work with WSU Tech to arrange for employees to register for training and cover that cost. 

No. Training & Workforce Innovation courses are separate from credit-bearing courses. However, if you currently have a WSU Tech account, it is required that you use an alternative email account to enroll and register in Training & Workforce Innovation courses. 

No, not at this time. These upskilling and training classes are for professional credit and in some instances, industry-recognized certificates but will not earn you college credit on their own. To see our college credit programs, visit WSUTECH.edu/ admissions/programs-of-study  

Instructors will range from WSU Tech faculty & staff to industry & subject-matter experts.  

The course description will dictate any prerequisites or necessary supplies 

To cancel and request a refund for a course, please contact gettrained@wsutech.edu 

Deadlines to enroll are different for each course. You can find all course details in the course listing here: gettrained.wsutech.edu

Deadlines to enroll are different for each course. You can find all course details in the course listings at gettrained.wsutech.edu.

The course listings will dictate any prerequisites needed.  

There may be an opportunity to receive a certification or badge from WSU Tech or an industry-recognized certificate at the completion of a training program. Each course is unique. 

Employers – Build workforce training that actually works

Customized workforce training solutions to upskill employees and meet industry demands.

Staying competitive in today’s economy means having a workforce that is equipped with the right skills, at the right time. Our industry-driven training programs help businesses develop employees, close skill gaps, and meet workforce demands.

Does your business need to upskill and grow your staff? Let us help!

Educational Partners

WSU Tech partners with additional educational providers to bring you a wider selection of course offerings.

Training & Workforce Innovation team

Michelle Ruder
Michelle RuderDean, Apprenticeship & Applied Learning
Conni Mansaw
Conni MansawDirector, Customized Training Healthcare
316.677.1857

Nursing
Short Term Health Programs:
CMA | CNA | HHA
Mental Health
Veterinary Medicine
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Freddy Hutt
Freddy HuttIndustry & Development Director for Aviation & Manufacturing
316.677.9552

Manufacturing

 Tony Swortwood
Tony SwortwoodSenior Director, Industry Training Services
316.677.1627

Aviation and Aerospace:
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Aerospace Fabrication and Assembly
Aviation Maintenance

Rachel Mastio
Rachel MastioDirector, Industry Training Applied Technologies & Professional Studies
316.677.1856

Automotive​
Business & IT​
Building Trades​
Culinary

Krissy Buck
Krissy BuckDirector, ShockStarter
316.512.7333

Student-led creative agency