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Editor’s note: <\/strong>This story was originally published on the Oregon State University Division of Educational Ventures news site<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n

CORVALLIS, Ore. \u2014 A new collaboration between Oregon State University and the Technology Association of Oregon is expanding access to high-quality online education for an estimated 90,000 employees of TAO member organizations.<\/p>\n

The agreement makes TAO members and their spouses eligible for a 15% tuition scholarship<\/a> for all Oregon State online degrees and programs.<\/p>\n

TAO represents a diverse network of more than 400 technology-focused businesses across the state, fostering innovation, collaboration and workforce development in Oregon\u2019s growing tech industry. This new collaboration aligns with that mission by making it more affordable for employees to develop new skills and advance their careers through Oregon State\u2019s nationally ranked online programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cOregon State University and the Technology Association of Oregon share a strong commitment to innovation and workforce development,\u201d said Lisa L. Templeton, vice provost of OSU\u2019s Division of Educational Ventures. \u201cBy working together, we are creating new opportunities for professionals across the state to access high-quality education, gain in-demand skills and contribute to the continued success of Oregon\u2019s tech industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oregon State delivers more than 110 degrees, certificates and microcredentials online<\/a> through Ecampus, the university\u2019s online education unit. OSU is ranked among the nation\u2019s best providers of online education, and its online students have access to comprehensive support services, including academic advising, career resources and success coaching \u2014 all while learning from expert OSU faculty.<\/p>\n

TAO plays a vital role in supporting Oregon\u2019s technology ecosystem, bringing together companies, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to drive economic growth and innovation. This collaboration with Oregon State provides TAO members with new opportunities to develop or refine skills in fields such as computer science, business, cybersecurity and data analytics.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Technology Association of Oregon<\/a> is committed to driving the growth and success of Oregon\u2019s technology industry by ensuring our workforce has access to the education and skills needed to lead in a rapidly evolving landscape,\u201d said Skip Newberry, TAO\u2019s president and CEO. \u201cThis collaboration expands opportunities for our members to gain high-quality education, fostering innovation and strengthening the tech sector across the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is the latest effort by Oregon State to expand access to education through collaborations with leading organizations including Amazon, Guild, EdAssist by Bright Horizons, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police.<\/p>\n

Learn more about Oregon State\u2019s collaboration with the Technology Association of Oregon<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/span> 2<\/span> minute read<\/span><\/span>Editor’s note: This story was originally published on the Oregon State University Division of Educational Ventures news site. CORVALLIS, Ore. \u2014 A new collaboration between Oregon State University and the Technology Association of Oregon is expanding access to high-quality online education for an estimated 90,000 employees of TAO member organizations. The agreement makes TAO members … Oregon tech professionals gain affordable access to top-ranked online education through OSU collaboration<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2731,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,661,702,675],"tags":[664],"class_list":["post-2727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-corporate-and-workforce-education-unit","category-educational-ventures","category-accessing-college","tag-featured-division-of-educational-ventures"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/TAO-news-800x450-1.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7BNSE-HZ","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2375,"url":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/samaritan-health-services-osu-collaboration\/","url_meta":{"origin":2727,"position":0},"title":"6,000 Samaritan employees eligible for scholarships to learn online thanks to new Oregon State collaboration","author":"Tyler Hansen","date":"October 10, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Oregon State University is expanding its relationship with Samaritan Health Services to provide thousands of the regional health system\u2019s employees with more affordable access to academic programs and workforce education opportunities online.","rel":"","context":"In "All Stories"","block_context":{"text":"All Stories","link":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/category\/all\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"A doctor talks with her patient while pointing out information on a clipboard.","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/CEU-Samaritan-1280x550-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C516&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/CEU-Samaritan-1280x550-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C516&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/CEU-Samaritan-1280x550-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C516&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/CEU-Samaritan-1280x550-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C516&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/assets\/CEU-Samaritan-1280x550-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C516&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2692,"url":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/oregon-association-chiefs-of-police-collaboration\/","url_meta":{"origin":2727,"position":1},"title":"OSU teams with Oregon police chiefs association, offers tuition benefit to 6,500+ employees","author":"Tyler Hansen","date":"December 4, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Editor's note: This story was originally published on the Oregon State University Division of Educational Ventures news site. 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