SPC partners with ed2go to expand workforce training, reskilling opportunities
LEVELLAND – South Plains College launched a 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. SPC will offer affordable online courses
through the agreement.
Working with ed2go highlights SPC’s commitment to providing affordable online education
enabling students to gain in-demand employability skills. Prospective students can
visit https://careertraining.southplainscollege.edu/ to view online courses available at SPC.
“This partnership is a natural fit,” Dr. Ben Alexander, SPC executive director of
workforce development, said. “We understand the value of career training in today’s
ever-changing job market and the need to provide flexible options for learners to
quickly and effectively upskill or reskill to expand their employment opportunities.
ed2go has a proven background that will help us meet the learning needs of the communities
we serve.”
Dr. Alexander said students who access ed2go courses through SPC are exposed to the
entire catalog of academic courses offered in the college’s Technical, Health Sciences
and Arts & Sciences degree fields.
ed2go partners with many academic institutions to provide innovative, relevant courses
that align with job market demand and cover various industries, such as project management,
medical billing and IT. 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 South Plains College, we’re excited to offer local
residents the opportunity to access quality, flexible online education to improve
their career prospects and their lives,” Rya Conrad-Bradshaw, ed2go general manager,
said.
For more information about ed2go courses at SPC, contact Dr. Alexander at 806-716-4608
or bealexander@southplainscollege.edu.
About ed2go
ed2go believes that anyone, anywhere can learn. Since 1997, ed2go has provided high-quality
education the fastest way possible: online. By partnering with academic institutions,
corporations and workforce agencies, it reaches lifelong learners in all 50 states
and more than 16 countries. For more information, visit www.ed2go.com.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners,
provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with
the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, it has
enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content and integrated
digital platforms.
Cengage Group serves the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education,
English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through scalable technology,
including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, it supports all learners who seek to improve
their lives and achieve their dreams through education. For more information, visit www.cengagegroup.com.
