C-SC partners with online training provider to expand workforce training, re-skilling opportunities

CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College has announced 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. The college will offer hundreds of affordable non-credit online courses through the agreement. 

In a press release, Kim Gaither, interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, said, “This partnership is a natural fit. 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 re-skill to expand their employment opportunities. Ed2go has a proven background that will help us to meet our communities’ learning needs best.”

Ed2go partners with academic institutions to provide courses that align with job market demand and cover a variety of industries, such as project management, healthcare, technology skills and childcare. 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 the option for self-paced and instructor-led courses and have opportunities for collaboration with instructors and other learners.

“Through this partnership with Culver-Stockton, we’re excited to offer local residents the opportunity to access quality, non-credit online education to improve their career prospects and their lives,” said Bob Batten, general manager of Ed2go. 

Courses can be accessed online at https://culver.edu/gps/online-career-development/ or by contacting Jay Hoffman, interim dean of graduate and professional studies at gps@culver.edu.