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Cengage Showcases Education and Technology Innovation at 5th Annual Boston Tech Jam

Posted on July 7, 2017 (November 21, 2023) by Mark Merz

Man lifting oversized hammer overhead at Cengage's strength measure booth

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKate Jennings Block party supports thriving Massachusetts tech community Cengage recently participated in Boston Tech Jam, a celebration of new ideas and exciting technologies emerging from the greater Boston area. Held at City Hall Plaza, the block party brought together leading tech companies, academic institutions, startups, entrepreneurs and artists to showcase the region’s impactful […]

Q&A on Parental Leave Policy with Ken Carson

Posted on June 13, 2017 (November 21, 2023) by Mark Merz

two sets of adult hands holding baby's feet

Reading Time: 2 minutesChloe Ryan Q&A with Ken Carson, Chief People Officer at Cengage, on our new parental leave policy. Q: Cengage recently announced an update to its parental leave policy. Can you give a high-level overview? A: The arrival of a child–whether by birth, adoption or surrogacy–represents the start of a huge undertaking for parents. Our parental […]

Cengage and McDonald’s Celebrate Online High School Graduates: Susan Fenwick

Posted on May 9, 2017 (November 21, 2023) by Mark Merz

Graduate holding certificate in front of McDonald's

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, […]

Cengage and McDonald’s Celebrate Online High School Graduates: Janelle Brown

Posted on May 4, 2017 (November 21, 2023) by Mark Merz

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 […]

Cengage and McDonald’s Celebrate First 100 High School Graduates

Posted on May 2, 2017 (November 21, 2023) by Mark Merz

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 […]

Former U.S. Representative Weighs in on Retention [VIDEO]

Posted on March 17, 2017 (November 21, 2023) by Mark Merz

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 […]

Meet New Cengage CIO, Jim Chilton

Posted on March 16, 2017 (April 3, 2024) by Mark Merz

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 […]

Next Gen Building and Electrical Code Training Comes to Life

Posted on March 3, 2017 (November 21, 2023) by Mark Merz

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 […]