By. Alexis Hill, Intern
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology issued a press release on July 9 announcing a new partnership.
More information is in the press release below:
McMinnville (TCAT-McMinnville) 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. TCAT-McMinnville will offer hundreds of affordable online courses through the agreement. This partnership with ed2go highlights TCAT-McMinnville’s commitment to providing affordable online education that enables students to gain in-demand employability skills.
“This partnership is a natural fit,” said Dr. Melody Edmonds, President, at Tennessee
College of Applied Technology – McMinnville. “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 to best meet our communities’ learning needs.”ed2go partners with many academic institutions to provide innovative, relevant courses that align with job market demand and cover a variety of industries such as HVAC, 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology – McMinnville, we’re excited to offer residents the opportunity to access quality, flexible online education to improve their career prospects and their lives,” said Rya Conrad-Bradshaw, General Manager, ed2go.
About ed2go
ed2go believes that anyone, anywhere can learn. Started in 1997, they provide high-
quality education the fastest way possible — online. By partnering with academic
institutions, corporations, and workforce agencies, they reach lifelong learners in all 50 states and in more than 16 countries. www.ed2go.com2
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, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content and now, integrated digital platforms.
We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching, and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Visit us at www.cengagegroup.com or find us on LinkedIn and Twitter. About TCAT-McMinnville and TCAT at Coffee County: Dr. Melody Edmonds serves as President for TCAT-McMinnville’s two campuses: TCAT- McMinnville and TCAT at Coffee County, which provide competency-based training that is economical and accessible to all residents of our service area. TCAT-McMinnville and TCAT at Coffee County strive to supply highly skilled workers in areas of need by building relationships of trust with community, business, and industry leaders.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology – McMinnville (TCAT-McMinnville) is
located at 241 Vo Tech Drive in McMinnville, TN. TCAT at Coffee County is located at 2790 Woodbury Highway, Manchester, TN.
