U of G and Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Unite to Support Lifelong Learning in the Community

Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2025

Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd) has joined forces with the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce to provide members and their employees with an exclusive discount on continuing education courses at the University of Guelph (U of G).

Beginning this winter, Chamber members can enjoy a 10% discount on non-degree programs offered by OpenEd. Learners have access to a wide selection of courses, programs, and micro-credentials from the following subject areas:

"We're thrilled to partner with the University of Guelph and OpenEd to offer valuable continuing education and micro-credential opportunities to our members,” says Brock Aldersley, CEO, Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce. “We encourage our members and their teams to take advantage of this chance to learn, upskill, and continue driving the success of Centre Wellington businesses."

OpenEd's courses and programs, led by industry experts with extensive real-world experience, are crafted to offer maximum flexibility. Learners can select from a range of delivery formats—including fully online, blended, and in-person options—that fit seamlessly into their professional and personal schedules.

"Partnering with the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce presents a fantastic opportunity to extend the reach of our programs while nurturing a local community dedicated to lifelong learning,” says Dianne Tyers, Assistant Vice-President, Continuing Studies. “With our flexible course delivery options, learners can reskill or upskill without interfering with their work or home life. By teaming up with Centre Wellington, we can help create another vibrant community of lifelong learners in Wellington County.”

Visit our Chamber of Commerce Partners page to learn more about this exciting new partnership—including details about the discount, and applicable courses and programs.

Partnering with the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce presents a fantastic opportunity to extend the reach of our programs while nurturing a local community dedicated to lifelong learning.

Dr. Dianne TyersAVP, School of Continuing Studies