Extension School External Partnerships
Through RWU Extension School's external partnerships with industry, community groups, and local and state government agencies we interface with the public and its leaders to identify and implement solutions that benefit the larger community.
RWU Extension School is a thought partner and leader, working to solve problems, innovate, disrupt, and build new systems that create a positive and measurable impact for families, communities, and the State. Whether it’s designing custom courses or opening up our courses and trainings to your employees, we are prepared to provide the support and know-how that is required to meet your specific goals and needs.
"One of the goals here at the Extension School is to link arms with partners and create high-quality, affordable and flexible programs that build off of our expertise to meet community needs."
– Extension School Dean Gena Bianco
What makes our partnerships so successful?
We understand that every organization's talent needs are unique and present an opportunity to cultivate your employees to successfully meet your objectives. We work to understand your needs, the development of your employees and the ethos of your organization to create a highly engaged successful workforce. Whether it’s maximizing the potential of your existing workforce, cultivating leadership from within, or building a pipeline to your specific industry, we are prepared to provide the support, know-how, and partnership that is required to meet your specific goals and needs.
We have demonstrated results and provide expertise in:
- developing the cultural competencies of your employees
- working with you to define the skill sets and knowledge/competencies that need development
- creating customized learning environments that are seamlessly aligned to your requirements
- measuring the impact on the employees performance because the training is aligned to your goals – create leadership at all levels
- removing the barriers to effective professional development (on-site training, online training, and hybrid approaches.
Our Partners
RWU Extension School partners with the following business and Industry leaders to provide affordable and accessible education and training to attract and retain its workforce.
RWU Extension School partners with the following business and Industry leaders to provide affordable and accessible education and training to make a positive impact on Rhode Island’s Economy and Workforce.
National Guard
Since 1986, Roger Williams University has partnered with the Army National Guard. Since that time, our programs have extended to all service members and military organizations. The School of Continuing Studies at RWU has affiliations with military organizations and units in multiple states including Rhode Island, New Jersey, North Carolina and Mississippi National Guard, DANTES, SOC, SOCNAV, SOCAD, SOCCOAST, SOCGUARD and the Naval Education and Training Center.
RWU Extension School is committed to the educational goals, principles and philosophies of SOC and DANTES. Roger Williams University was one of the founding partners in the Army National Guard and Coast Guard Institutes.
United States Navy
The Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership (NCPDLP) is a program designed to assist every sailor in obtaining a college degree while in the Navy. As a partnership school in NCPDLP, Roger Williams University offers rating-related degree programs designed to meet the educational needs of sailors based on their military training and their educational goals.
- Service Members Opportunity Colleges
- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
- Navy College Program
In partnership with the U.S. Navy, RWU Extension School also offers the Legalman Paralegal Education Program (LPEP) to prepare sailors on a course for a career in the legal field.
RWU Extension School e partners with the following Rhode Island cities and towns to provide affordable and accessible education to All Residents in the following communities:
Roger Williams University partners with Rhode Island’s charter schools, independent schools, private schools, and public schools to provide affordable early and dual enrollment curriculum for pathways and CTE programs.
For Teachers: CTE Teacher Certification Program (one year)
Contact Dr. Lynne Bedard at lbedard@rwu.edu
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ESL Certification Program (one year)
Contact Brooke DeCiccio at bdeciccio@rwu.edu
Blackstone Academy Charter School
Ponaganset High School (Foster-Glocester)
RI Nurses Institute Middle College Charter School
Becoming a Partner
If you're interested in becoming a partner, contact Extension School Admissions at UC Admissions or call (401) 254-3838.