Strategic partnerships UCLA Extension Custom Programs & Corporate Education is actively pursuing partnerships to expand access to education, evidenced by planned collaboration with The SoLa Foundation to deliver tuition-free programming in South Los Angeles, signaling opportunities to co-create funded or subsidized programs for corporate clients or community organizations.

Workforce development Recent activity includes collaboration with LAUSD to train career technical education teachers, highlighting a strong foothold in workforce development and potential for scalable corporate upskilling programs aligned with K-12 and district-level training initiatives.

Custom program focus The department specializes in custom-designed programs tailored to client needs and delivered at multiple sites (on campus or client sites domestically or internationally), presenting opportunities to upsell bespoke leadership, compliance, or industry-specific curricula for mid-to-large enterprises and multinational teams.

Emerging tech & design Upcoming and recent initiatives around design, technology education, and ethics curricula, including RE:DESIGN // RE:IMAGINE summit and collaborations addressing technology-enabled learning, create openings for tech-forward programs in design, digital transformation, and culturally responsive teaching for corporate clients.

Funding & scale Revenue is under one million with a small team, suggesting a need for scalable, high-margin programs and channel partnerships (e.g., channel partners, campus collaborations) to expand reach, reduce sales cycle, and increase program adoption across organizations.