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Community Upskilling Initiative

Your Future Starts Here.
At No Cost to You.

Access over 40 curated career pathways and professional certificates. Designed for the St. Louis workforce. Powered by United Way and world-class content from Wiley.


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Professional Certificates

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Pathways
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Why the Academy

Built for the St. Louis Community

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World-Class Content

Access industry-recognized curriculum from Wiley and global technology leaders. Learn skills that employers are actively hiring for today.

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Zero Cost to Learners

United Way is committed to economic mobility. Our platform is free for community members, ensuring education is never behind a paywall.

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Career-Aligned

From AI and Digital Literacy to Skilled Trades and Healthcare, our pathways are mapped to the St. Louis regional growth sectors.

Explore Our Pathways

Curated Learning Tracks

Designed to take you from beginner to job-ready in St. Louis’s highest-demand fields.


NGA Aligned

Geospatial Intelligence

Prepare for specialized careers supporting the NGA and St. Louis technology innovation hub.

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High Demand

AI & Digital Productivity

Master AI tools, data analytics, and modern workplace software solutions for the future of work.

Coming Summer 2026

Growing Sector

Healthcare Pathways

Foundational knowledge for high-demand clinical and administrative roles in the medical field.

Coming Summer 2026

Hands-On

Skilled Trades Readiness

Practical preparation for apprenticeships, construction, and advanced technical trade careers.

Coming Summer 2026

For Employers

Empowering St. Louis Employers

Bridge the skill gap in your organization. Our platform offers a turnkey solution for employee upskilling and community talent development.


Custom-branded learning portals for your workforce.

Data-driven insights on learner progress and completions.

Direct alignment with regional economic development goals.

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Course Completions
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Active Learners
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Pathways
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