STEP 01
Connect
Meet with a Laurus B2B advisor to define workforce goals, identify target employee groups, and map the right program pathways.
TalentBridge · Employer Partnerships
Develop Talent. Strengthen Retention. Build Career Pathways.
TalentBridge is a strategic workforce partnership designed to help employers close critical talent gaps, upskill their workforce, and build sustainable hiring pipelines through flexible, industry-aligned education.
Through flexible, industry-aligned training and education pathways, Laurus College partners directly with employers to develop job-ready talent for today’s workforce demands.
2006
Founded as Laurus College
6
On-site locations in CA & NV
100%
Online coursework
DEAC
Nationally recognized accreditation
For employers
Benefits to employer partners
- Close talent gaps and build pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
- Upskill current employees without disrupting operations
- Improve retention through advancement opportunities
- Reduce recruiting and onboarding costs
- Tailor programs to your company’s workforce needs
- Strengthen employee engagement and loyalty
Career advantages for participants
- Develop practical skills aligned to employer career pathways
- Unlock career advancement and higher earning potential
- Flexible schedules and online learning designed for working professionals
- Access to academic advising, career support, and local campus resources
- Certificate, Associate’s, and Bachelor’s degree pathways
The TalentBridge advantage
Build. Educate. Retain.
Make the most of existing tuition benefits
Provide employees with a clear, flexible pathway to use available education assistance.
Turn prior learning into progress
Credit-eligible coursework, training, and certifications reduce time and cost to completion.
Flexible learning for working professionals
Online and hybrid options designed to fit around work schedules.
Built to be easy on your team
Laurus College manages the employee experience from enrollment through completion.
Education pathways
Career-aligned programs for working professionals
Certificate, Associate’s, and Bachelor’s degree pathways designed to develop job-ready skills and support advancement into higher-value roles.
Cyber Security
Associate’s
Healthcare Management
Associate’s
Business Administration
Associate’s & Bachelor’s
IT Systems
Associate’s & Bachelor’s
Audio-Video Production
Associate’s & Bachelor’s
20+
Years of Academic Excellence
Supporting students and workforce partners. See all degree programs.
Why employers partner with us
The business case for investing in your people
Higher Retention
Employees who feel invested in stay longer, reducing costly turnover and preserving institutional knowledge.
Lower Hiring Costs
Internal promotions and upskilling are measurably cheaper than external recruitment and onboarding.
Greater Productivity
Credentialed employees apply new skills immediately, increasing team output and operational efficiency.
Loyalty & Morale
Education benefits rank among the top drivers of employee satisfaction and organizational commitment.
Leadership Pipeline
Developing talent internally creates stronger, more culturally aligned leadership at every level.
Continuous Innovation
Employees who learn continuously bring fresh thinking, tools, and approaches back to their roles.
How it works
Simple to launch. Zero disruption to your business.
STEP 02
Promote
Laurus provides co-branded materials, an info session or lunch & learn, and a dedicated enrollment flow for your team.
STEP 03
Build Your Workforce
Employees enroll, develop new skills, and advance their careers while strengthening your organization.
Accredited. Trusted. Proven.
The credentials behind your partnership decision
Laurus College is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), listed by the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by CHEA, and approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
Get started
Build your TalentBridge today
Strengthen workforce development and internal career pathways with Laurus College TalentBridge. Let’s explore how a partnership can support your organization’s talent goals.
Craig Stein
Head of Strategic Partnerships
- craig.stein@lauruscollege.edu
- Phone
- (760) 265-4599
