Workforce Innovation & Career Engagement (WICE)
Connecting Learning with Work
WICE helps organizations and students build pathways to success through innovative, engaging, and relevant learning solutions. WICE connects Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s "Become by Doing" philosophy to the evolving needs of today's workforce.
BUILDING PATHWAYS THAT CONNECT LEARNING TO WORK
Workforce Innovation for a Stronger Region
Workforce Innovation & Career Engagement (WICE) is Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s hub for advancing workforce readiness and economic mobility. Powered by the College of Professional and Global Education, WICE bridges education and industry through customized training, strategic partnerships, and real-world career experiences.
Programs & Services
Programs That Build Skills, Careers, and Connections
Whether you’re an employer strengthening your team, a leader looking to build engagement, or an organization seeking tailored workforce solutions, WICE delivers programs designed to meet real industry needs.
Empowering the Workforce of Today
Helping organizations grow by investing in their people
WICE partners with employers to help their teams grow stronger from within. Through customized upskilling programs supported by California’s Employer Training Panel (ETP) funds, organizations enhance productivity, boost retention, and build a culture of continuous learning that drives long-term success.
CSU Economic Impact Report
Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s economic impacts are felt in four California counties – Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside, contributing to $2 billion in economic activities through alumni earnings and support for industry growth. WICE will further solidify the impact model through professional development activities for our industry partners in the region.
