$12 Million From Scott Galloway To Help Non-Traditional Students Pursue Careers

Scott Galloway (Photo – Phil Whitehouse)

The Extension divisions of UC Berkeley and UCLA have received a $12 million gift from professor, author and entrepreneur Scott Galloway to create a new program that gives non-traditional students access to the skills and resources they need to launch their careers.

By News Desk

“The accessibility and affordability of UCLA and UC Berkeley changed my life,” said Galloway, an alumnus of both universities. “I’m hoping this gift puts the educational resources of both universities within reach for more people and provides skills that lead to the growth of good jobs in the Main Street economy.”

The new UC Excelerator program, scheduled to begin this fall, is aimed primarily at community college graduates and those with limited college experience. The program will provide students with career-focused coursework, networking opportunities, and access to industry leaders, all free of cost.

Thanks to the gift, students accepted into the program will take tuition-free classes that promote professional development and aid them in beginning a new career or advancing to the next level in their current career path. Excelerator offerings at UCLA will focus on business and entrepreneurship.