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This month, we are continuing our EDUCATION EMPOWERS series, which highlights stories from students and educators, with Monica Burkes, an adult learner who chose to pursue further education after feeling stagnant in her career. Watch the video to discover how Monica conquered her fears and self-doubt, channeling that energy to successfully complete her associate's degree. Tune back in on 5/16, 5/23 and 5/30 to learn more about Monica and her education journey. #educationempowers #adulteducation #careerdevelopment

The demand for cybersecurity is at an all-time high and for many cybersecurity jobs, a college degree isn't enough training. Transformational learning may be the key to staying ahead of security threats. Bret Fund, SVP of Infosec, explains how in this Forbes piece: https://lnkd.in/eieEknjU #Cybersecurity #TransformationalLearning #HigherEd

Yesterday, we kicked off #TeacherAppreciationWeek by highlighting employees who began their professional journeys as teachers and explored how their previous careers continue to shape their work. Today, we are continuing to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with Dawn Ehlers, General Counsel, Jeri Herman, Chief People Officer and Jim Chilton, Chief Technology Officer, who have all personally experienced the profound impact that exceptional teachers can leave. Read our blog to discover their stories and #thankateacher in the comments below: https://lnkd.in/efiqNunh #leadership

It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek, and we are taking this opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions that teachers make in shaping our business, enabling us to provide quality learning experiences for millions of students worldwide. In recognition of this important perspective, we spoke with Katie (Messina) Mills, Hunter Sutton, and Fred Lara, all of whom began their professional journeys as teachers. Check out our latest blog post, where we delve into how their previous careers in education continue to influence their day-to-day work at Cengage Group: https://lnkd.in/e3mt998P #ThankATeacher #Educators

This past week, members of our National Geographic Learning team attended the International Career Development Conference hosted by DECA Inc., an international organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. The conference brought together over 23,000 high school students, teacher-advisors, business professionals and alumni to compete in various business-related events, attend workshops and network with industry professionals. Molly Kirk, Marketing Coordinator, shared “our team had an amazing time connecting with CTE teachers and decision-makers on day one of the conference. Day two was filled with excitement as we enjoyed engaging with attendees in our booth and later had a memorable evening at Disney's California Adventure for ‘DECA Night.’ Day three was particularly special as we celebrated students' achievements and proudly awarded our prestigious National Geographic Learning | Cengage Scholarship to two exceptional individuals. Lastly, we were honored to be recognized for our continuous support of DECA's mission over the past five years. CTE teachers truly are remarkable educators!” Check out photos from the event! #ngl #studentsuccess #CTE

Recently, we hosted a Regional Experience at our Kentucky Office for first-year Account Executives (AEs) on the US Higher Ed team. These Regional Experiences take place across the country and provide valuable opportunities to connect with peers, foster regional relationships, shadow successful AEs and gather techniques to enhance their workflows. Christie Decker, Sales Learning & Development Director, expressed, "This unique experience empowered our inside first-year cohort to engage in meaningful discussions and strategic planning with colleagues in their region, fostering a supportive network. I firmly believe that this regional focus will not only strengthen their professional growth but also cultivate a sense of belonging within our vibrant company culture." A big shout-out to the Inside First Year Cohort: Kristina Johnson, Cody Richard, Moaz Agha, Matthew Correia, Caleb George, Gregory Pope, Chiraag Bhola, Abby Stringer, Nels Vangen. Check out photos from the experience below. #employeeexperience #companyculture #sales

With the rise of generative AI, businesses are working to ensure that their employees are equipped with the desired skills. Our CEO Michael Hansen shared his insight for building a knowledge-centric business culture with Forbes, saying that fostering collective commitment and shared responsibility toward developing continuous learning programs should be the first step. Learn more tips here: https://lnkd.in/ehVrGF3u #Upskilling #Culture #AI

We are excited to share that five Milady partner schools were chosen for Beyoncé's Scholarship Fund, CÉCRED x BeyGood Fund. This gave currently enrolled or newly accepted students from the selected schools the opportunity to apply for financial aid scholarship. Join us in celebrating the Milady students and check out the post below to learn more. #skillstraining #scholarship #BeyGOOD

This year’s ASU+GSV Summit brought together thousands of edtech leaders, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs to discuss what’s next in education. Across three days, Cengage Group leaders joined panels to discuss GenAI and its impact on learning and the education industry, the future of education and the education policy that is rising to the forefront, ahead of elections this fall. Learn more about the event and watch Cengage Group session recordings from Michael Hansen, Jim Chilton, Thais Alencar and Rosemary Lahasky: https://lnkd.in/exrDc4ku #ASUGSVSummit #EducationReform #GenAI

In our 2023 Graduate Employability Report, more than half of graduates (52%) said the growth of AI makes them question how prepared they are for today’s workforce. Additionally, our survey found that 79% of employers strongly agreed that employees could benefit from training on working alongside AI and other new technologies in their current roles. Learn more about these findings in this Forbes piece: https://lnkd.in/gpeqmNqW #AI #Employers #Graduates