Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we celebrate an important milestone with our partner McDonald’s – 100 employee graduates of Career Online High School – we’re profiling experiences of graduates. Here is Susan’s story. Career Online High School Success Story: Susan Fenwick Not many people can say they spent the better part of 30 years working for the same company, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we celebrate an important milestone of the Cengage partnership with McDonald’s—100 employee graduates of Career Online High School—we’re profiling some graduate experiences. Here is Janelle’s story. Career Online High School Success Story: Janelle Brown Janelle Brown is a 42 year-old resident of Newport, Michigan, not far from Detroit. She has worked for McDonald’s for […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMore than 800 employees are currently enrolled in the Cengage Career Online High School (COHS) through McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity employee education program. Last week, Cengage and McDonald’s announced an important milestone in their partnership to bring education opportunities to employees at participating US restaurants: more than 100 employees have earned their high school diplomas […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHannah Freilich The significance of student retention in higher education extends beyond the institutions themselves. In addition to personal and professional growth, empowered learners build stronger communities and improved outcomes for all. In fact, some policymakers have dedicated their careers to supporting strategies that serve students more effectively. According to George Miller, former chair of […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe recently welcomed Jim Chilton to the Cengage team as our new Chief Information Officer. Jim brings with him a robust background in technology and software with 25 years of experience in both start-ups and larger businesses. He most recently led teams at Dassault Systemes where he supported the global, multi-billion dollar business first as […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs demand for skilled labor surges in the construction industry, online simulations offer interactive training for students and tradesmen There is a shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry that is leading to higher building costs and slower construction. The National Association of Homebuilders estimates that there are approximately 200,000 unfilled construction jobs in […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesExpanding K-12 Curriculum to Provide Certification Pathways in CTE and 21st Century Skills National Geographic Learning (NGL), the K-12 division of Cengage, has partnered with Precision Exams to offer industry-recognized certifications. High school students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can now earn credentials in more than 170 courses, including health science, building and […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesCengage’s Career Online High School will soon be available to workers and students impacted by the changing coal economy in Appalachia, thanks to a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The $100,000 competitive grant was awarded to Jobs for the Future, a national nonprofit that builds educational and economic opportunity for underserved populations in the U.S. […]
