IL HR0541

Commends Western Governors University's (WGU) School of Technology for its contributions to Illinois' workforce development, economic growth, and educational innovation

WGU currently serves more than 1,500 active Illinois students in the School of Technology, with over 6,000 Illinois residents graduating since 2022, including more than 800 from the School of Technology

Approximately 70% of Illinois WGU graduates come from underserved populations, including first-generation college students, rural residents, and military veterans

Illinois added 4,800 information sector jobs (5% growth rate) in the past year, leading the nation, and ranks 6th nationally for AI job hubs and 7th for cybersecurity talent

WGU provides competency-based education in information technology, cybersecurity, software engineering, cloud computing, and data analytics to support Illinois' major industries