Employer Training Programs Win 2026 OnCon Icon Honors

Adult learners and workers can see employer-run upskilling recognized as a public model for professional development.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Adult Education

Employer Training Programs Win 2026 OnCon Icon Honors

Allied Universal's learning and development team was named the 2026 OnCon Icon Top Learning and Development Team, and its human resources team was named a winner of the 2026 OnCon Icon Top 50 Human Resources Team award. The awards are presented by OnConferences and determined through public voting.

Why it matters

For adult learners and workers pursuing upskilling, the recognition highlights how employer-sponsored training and development programs are being valued as part of workforce growth. The honors come from public voting across a range of business disciplines, reflecting visibility rather than a formal accreditation or credential.

The recognitions are the 2026 OnCon Icon Top Learning and Development Team award and the 2026 OnCon Icon Top 50 Human Resources Team award. No dollar amounts, eligibility rules, or enrollment figures for employee training programs were reported.

The players

Allied Universal

A security and facility services company whose learning and development and human resources teams were recognized in the 2026 OnCon Icon awards.

OnConferences

The organization that presents the OnCon Icon awards, which are determined through public voting.

The details

OnConferences runs the OnCon Icon awards, which recognize teams and individuals across a variety of business disciplines. Winners are determined through public voting rather than by an independent panel. Allied Universal's learning and development organization was recognized for its efforts to train and develop employees across its workforce, while its human resources team was honored for supporting employee engagement, talent development and organizational growth.

2026: Allied Universal's teams were named 2026 OnCon Icon award winners.

Education Landscape

Employer-run training and upskilling programs are an increasingly visible part of adult education alongside traditional college pathways. Industry awards like the OnCon Icon honors show companies publicly promoting internal learning as a way to develop talent.

Adult learners considering employer-sponsored training can ask their own employers whether internal learning and development programs are available and how they are structured. Workers exploring training options should check with their human resources department about any available development opportunities.

The takeaway

Employer recognition of internal training programs signals growing attention to upskilling as part of workforce development. Adult learners can ask their employer's human resources team what learning and development options exist before paying for outside training.