WIRE Initiative


The Whitman Industry Readiness & Excellence (WIRE) Initiative is an innovative program demonstrating Whitman’s commitment to preparing students for a world of accelerating change. The WIRE initiative helps to encourage students to pursue professional certifications from industry-recognized organizations. These certifications offer tangible support and augment our students’ skillsets and abilities—in other words, industry readiness or evidence of excellence in a particular domain. 
 
Since WIRE’s launch in Spring 2023, over 275 certifications have been obtained by students with over $55,000 in support funds granted.

 


The portfolio of certifications supported by this program continues to expand in line with hiring trends and industry needs. Students are encouraged to request a review of an industry recognized certification, if it has not yet been supported.

Frequently pursued certifications: 
  • Google AI Essentials 
  • Google Business Intelligence 
  • Google Data Analytics 
  • Google Project Management 
  • Google Prompting Essentials Specialization
  • Microsoft Excel Associate and Expert 
  • Microsoft Data Associate (Power BI)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Associate 
  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 
  • Microsoft Office Word Associate and Expert 
  • PMP – PMI 
  • SHRM 
  • SIE – FINRA 
  • Tableau 

 

Offerings in partnership with Whitman courses: 

  • ARGUS (RES 492)
  • CPIM - Association of Supply Chain Management (SCM 411)
  • Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt & Green Belt (SCM 455/755) 
  • Fundamentals of Alternative Investments – CAIA (FIN 475/675) 

 

Please note: WIRE funds are only available to Whitman undergraduate and graduate major students. Certain certifications require specific class standing, course completion or experience. Students should review the requirements completely before applying. Whitman students  should click here for more information and for the application link.  

Questions? Email WIRE@syr.edu

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