Kentucky Wesleyan College has announced a new strategic partnership with ed2go, a leading provider of adult online education and part of Cengage Group, to expand online training opportunities across in-demand industries such as HVAC, medical billing, and IT. Kentucky Wesleyan will offer hundreds of affordable online courses through the agreement.
“This partnership is a natural fit and further exemplifies Kentucky Wesleyan’s commitment to lifelong learning and the needs of our workforce,” said KWC director of online learning Lindsey Crowe. “We understand the value of career training in today’s ever-changing job market and the need to provide flexible options for today’s learners to quickly and effectively upskill or reskill to expand their employment opportunities. ed2go has a proven background that will help us meet our community’s learning needs.”
ed2go partners with many academic institutions to provide courses that align with job market demand and cover a variety of industries. Programs range from career and certification training to personal and professional development courses, focusing on teaching transferable and in-demand skills.
The fully online model allows students to learn anytime, anywhere. Students have the option for self-paced and instructor-led courses and have opportunities for collaboration with instructors and other learners.
“Through this partnership with Kentucky Wesleyan College, we’re excited to offer local residents the opportunity to access quality, flexible online education to improve their career prospects and their lives,” said Rya Conrad-Bradshaw, General Manager of ed2go.