# WGU Labs

Organization · [Programs and community](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/community)

Also called: Western Governors University Labs, WGULabs

An [affiliate](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/affiliate-marketing) of [Western Governors University](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/western-governors-university) that finds and supports new solutions to problems in education and the [workforce](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/terms/talent). Its work includes research, product development and learning experience design.

**For example:** An education [startup founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) reads WGU Labs research before designing an online course for adult learners.

Official site: <https://www.wgulabs.org/>

## Connects to (3)

- [Western Governors University](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/western-governors-university): An online, nonprofit, accredited university founded by a group of US governors.
- [Workforce development](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/workforce-development): Training and support that help people gain the skills employers need, often paid for in part by government or philanthropy.
- [Product-market fit](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/product-market-fit): The point where you have built something a clear group of customers really wants.

## Sources

- <https://www.wgulabs.org/>


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