Horizons for Higher Education
Empowering Universities with Workday Talent Solutions
The Workday® Challenge for Universities
Universities and colleges embarking on their Workday journey—whether planning, deploying, or optimizing post-go-live—face a unique challenge: resourcing. Many institutions struggle with questions like:
- What resources do we need for a successful deployment?
- How can we afford Workday while managing resourcing costs?
- How do we ensure ongoing support after go-live?
- How do we engage leadership with a compelling ROI?
- How do we secure talent that understands both Workday and higher education?
How Horizons Supports Universities at Every Stage
At Helios Consulting, we understand these challenges. That’s why we created Horizons for Higher Education, a tailored program designed to help universities develop and sustain their Workday expertise—leveraging their own students and recent graduates.
Planning Your Workday® Project
Before your Workday project even begins, securing the right expertise is essential. Many institutions lack the internal resources to plan effectively, leading to delays and increased costs.
- Supplying trained Workday Associates who understand higher education needs
- Reducing upfront resourcing costs by incorporating apprentices
- Preparing internal teams with Workday training before deployment
Running a Workday® Deployment
Workday implementations require significant time, effort, and expertise. Universities often struggle with resource constraints as existing staff juggle daily operations alongside project demands.
- Use Workday-certified apprentices to handle key tasks (testing, data validation, reporting)
- Free up experienced staff to oversee strategy and decision-making
- Retain institutional knowledge within the university, reducing reliance on expensive external consultants
Post-Go-Live Success & Ongoing Operations
After go-live, maintaining a Workday system requires dedicated support. Many institutions rely on costly contractors, leading to a lack of continuity and ownership.
- Transition Workday-trained apprentices into operational roles
- Build an internal talent pipeline for long-term support
- Lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) by reducing dependency on external consultants
The Horizons Advantage for Universities
A Unique Workday® Talent Pipeline
Horizons partners with universities to develop Workday-trained students and graduates, bridging the gap between education and real-world application.
Lower Costs, Higher ROI
By utilizing apprentices and internal talent, universities reduce expensive contractor fees while maintaining high-quality Workday support.
Workforce Development & Career Placement
Institutions can showcase career success metrics by placing their own students in Workday roles, enhancing job placement statistics and institutional prestige.
Seamless Collaboration with Workday® Partners
Helios Consulting does not compete with the initial implementation firm—we enhance your project by embedding trained resources alongside your Workday partner.
A Win-Win-Win Solution for Universities
Universities Win – By training and retaining their own Workday talent, institutions ensure cost-effective, long-term system success.
Students Win – Graduates gain valuable Workday experience and career opportunities.
Workday Ecosystem Wins – Universities contribute to a growing pool of Workday talent, strengthening the higher education community.
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