{"id":393559,"date":"2020-12-04T09:03:27","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T14:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=393559"},"modified":"2020-12-04T09:03:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T14:03:27","slug":"2u-inc-partners-with-employ-prince-georges-and-the-george-washington-university-college-of-professional-studies-to-launch-the-access-2-education-scholarship-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2u-inc-partners-with-employ-prince-georges-and-the-george-washington-university-college-of-professional-studies-to-launch-the-access-2-education-scholarship-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"2U, Inc. Partners With Employ Prince George&#8217;s and the George Washington University College of Professional Studies to Launch the Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">LANHAM, Md.<\/span> and\u00a0LARGO, Md. and <span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 4, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a02U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU),\u00a0a <span class=\"xn-location\">Lanham<\/span>-based global education technology company, has partnered with Employ Prince George&#8217;s (EPG), the principal workforce development entity for <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince George&#8217;s County<\/span>, to launch the <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3002374-1&amp;h=717318602&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2F2u.com%2Faccess2education%2Fhome&amp;a=Access+2+Education+Scholarship+Fund\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund<\/a><\/u>. This fund is designed\u00a0to help build the <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span> metropolitan region&#8217;s pipeline of technical talent and provide access to high-quality training programs for local residents with a particular focus on serving the Black and Latinx communities as well as women and individuals from low-income households.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Today is a major milestone for <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince George&#8217;s County<\/span> and Employ Prince George&#8217;s as we partner with 2U and the <span class=\"xn-org\">George Washington University<\/span><span class=\"xn-org\">College of Professional Studies<\/span> to launch the Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund in order to expand access and build the region&#8217;s talent pipeline,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Walter Simmons<\/span>, President and CEO of Employ Prince George&#8217;s. &#8220;Through our partnership with 2U and GW, County residents will be better equipped for in-demand careers in industries where they have been underrepresented for far too long. We are proud to serve our residents by ensuring they have career pathways that lead to success and to employment that will pay a livable wage. We want to prepare people for jobs that can help them purchase a home, and this is an example of that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The fund will provide County residents with scholarships to enroll in career-accelerating online boot camps in Coding, Data Analytics, UX\/UI, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity through a partnership with 2U and the <span class=\"xn-org\">George Washington University<\/span><span class=\"xn-org\">College of Professional Studies<\/span>. Adult learners admitted into the program will receive a 65 percent tuition reduction, bringing the cost of the program down to <span class=\"xn-money\">$3,500<\/span>. A 24-month, interest-free financing option will also be available. <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince George&#8217;s County<\/span> residents can <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3002374-1&amp;h=2562069106&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.employpg.org%2Faccess2education%2F&amp;a=apply+for+the+scholarship\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">apply for the scholarship<\/a><\/u>\u00a0through EPG beginning today through <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 31, 2020<\/span> for courses beginning in January and <span class=\"xn-chron\">February 2021<\/span>. The scholarship will serve between 20 and 30 students to start.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are proud to call <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince George&#8217;s County<\/span> home, and our new Access 2 Education Scholarship and partnership with Employ Prince George&#8217;s and the <span class=\"xn-org\">George Washington University<\/span><span class=\"xn-org\">College of Professional Studies<\/span> is a great opportunity for 2U to give back to our local community through what we do best\u2014delivering high-quality online higher education,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">David Sutphen<\/span>, 2U&#8217;s Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer. &#8220;By creating affordable and accessible career pathways for <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince George&#8217;s County<\/span> residents who have been historically underrepresented in technology-related jobs, this new public-private partnership will help meet one of the County&#8217;s most critical needs.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A significant issue facing <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince George&#8217;s County<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington D.C.<\/span> metropolitan region, and the rest of the country is the persistent tech talent gap, which has only been <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3002374-1&amp;h=3572192839&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.broad-group.com%2Fdata%2Fnews%2Fdocuments%2Fb1m08wm5bgcrrn&amp;a=exacerbated+by+the+COVID-19+pandemic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic<\/a><\/u>. With the digital transformation of all industries accelerating, businesses need professionals who are trained in new technologies to execute on their business plans. In partnership with 2U and the <span class=\"xn-org\">George Washington University<\/span><span class=\"xn-org\">College of Professional Studies<\/span>, EPG will tackle these gaps head on by creating access to tech training programs that will prepare residents for in-demand jobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Demand for tech talent in the DMV\u2014and nationwide\u2014will continue far into the future, and our job at GW is to meet that challenge head on by delivering market-driven, relevant, and accessible learning opportunities to students and working professionals in our community,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Melissa Feuer<\/span>, Acting Dean of the <span class=\"xn-org\">George Washington University<\/span><span class=\"xn-org\">College of Professional Studies<\/span>. &#8220;The Access 2 Education Scholarship is a great example of how companies, universities, and workforce development agencies can come together to build and diversify local talent pipelines.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s announcement builds on <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3002374-1&amp;h=1911929533&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2F2u.com%2Flatest%2F2u-announces-3-million-scholarship-fund-to-expand-access-to-tech-boot-camps%2F&amp;a=2U%27s+current+boot+camp+scholarships\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">2U&#8217;s current boot camp scholarships<\/a><\/u>\u00a0aimed at creating a more diverse tech workforce. 2U-powered online boot camps educate working adults across a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels and have a strong track record of meeting the needs of local employers. More than 25,000 participants have graduated from these programs and thousands of organizations employ them, including 50 percent of Fortune 100 companies. In 2019 alone, 2U&#8217;s Career Services team\u2014which prepares boot camp graduates to be employer-competitive\u2014made 7,000 referrals to employers. 2U&#8217;s boot camp programs are considered top hiring sources among 2U&#8217;s network of over 200 employers, including many in Prince George&#8217;s County.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When workforce development leaders, universities, businesses, and communities work together, a great deal can be accomplished,&#8221; said Simmons. &#8220;This scholarship is an example of how public-private partnerships can increase access to quality educational opportunities for disadvantaged populations, while ultimately meeting the needs of local businesses.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>Local Employers Invited to Get Involved<br \/><\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>To date, the fund has raised over <span class=\"xn-money\">$60,000<\/span> with support from companies like Gilbane Construction and Element 84. With additional investments from local employers, the scholarship program can expand even further. Help build a diverse pipeline of local tech talent and benefit from 2U&#8217;s talent matching and referral services for those awarded scholarships, while meeting the County&#8217;s acute employment needs in the wake of COVID-19. Get <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3002374-1&amp;h=4290984846&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2F2u.com%2Faccess2education%2Fhome&amp;a=more+information+\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">more information <\/a><\/u>about the Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund and the talent matching services 2U will provide participating companies, or join our <u><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3002374-1&amp;h=3784845745&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Faccess2educationscholarship12092020.splashthat.com%2F&amp;a=webinar+on+December+9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">webinar on <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 9<\/span><\/a><\/u>\u00a0to learn even more.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)<br \/><\/b>Eliminating the back row in higher education is not just a metaphor\u2014it&#8217;s our mission. For more than a decade, 2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology, has been a trusted partner and brand steward of great universities. We build, deliver, and support more than 475 digital and in-person educational offerings, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, professional certificates, Trilogy-powered boot camps, and GetSmarter short courses. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners. To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Employ Prince George&#8217;s\u00a0<br \/><\/b>Employ <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince George&#8217;s<\/span> (EPG) provides workforce development services for job seekers and businesses. EPG&#8217;s mission is to improve the local economy by creating a demand-driven workforce system in <span class=\"xn-location\">Prince George&#8217;s County<\/span> with workforce development programs that deliver qualified workers to businesses, improves the productivity of businesses, and provides job seekers with opportunities for careers in high demand\/high growth industries. For more information, please visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3002374-1&amp;h=894673158&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.employpg.org%2F&amp;a=www.Employpg.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.Employpg.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About The <span class=\"xn-org\">George Washington University<\/span><span class=\"xn-org\">College of Professional Studies<\/span><br \/><\/b>At the GW <span class=\"xn-org\">College of Professional Studies<\/span> (CPS), we believe that empowering working professionals is an important driver for prosperity in the global economy. We offer diverse academic programs in a flexible, innovative learning environment that takes full advantage of the university&#8217;s deep relationships in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, D.C.<\/span> area. We arm our graduates with a professional agility that is critical to success and leadership in today&#8217;s career landscape and crucial for making a difference in the world.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Contact:<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n        <span class=\"xn-person\">Kate Welk<\/span><br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:media@2u.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">media@2u.com<\/a>\n      <\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder7667\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1358432\/2U_Inc_Employ_Prince_Georges.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1358432\/2U_Inc_Employ_Prince_Georges.jpg\" title=\"Employ Prince George's (EPG)\" alt=\"Employ Prince George's (EPG)\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder0\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1358431\/2U_Inc_GWU.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1358431\/2U_Inc_GWU.jpg\" title=\"The George Washington University College of Professional Studies\" alt=\"The George Washington University College of Professional Studies\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/428203\/2U_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/428203\/2U_Logo.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"PURL\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cision\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" alt=\"Cision\" src=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/img\/favicon.png?sn=NY12972&amp;sd=2020-12-04\" \/> View original content to download multimedia:<a id=\"PRNURL\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/2u-inc-partners-with-employ-prince-georges-and-the-george-washington-university-college-of-professional-studies-to-launch-the-access-2-education-scholarship-fund-301186379.html\">http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/2u-inc-partners-with-employ-prince-georges-and-the-george-washington-university-college-of-professional-studies-to-launch-the-access-2-education-scholarship-fund-301186379.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  2U, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=NY12972&amp;Transmission_Id=202012040900PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY12972&amp;DateId=20201204\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PR Newswire LANHAM, Md. and\u00a0LARGO, Md. and WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2020 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a02U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU),\u00a0a Lanham-based global education technology company, has partnered with Employ Prince George&#8217;s (EPG), the principal workforce development entity for Prince George&#8217;s County, to launch the Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund. This fund is designed\u00a0to help build the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region&#8217;s pipeline of technical talent and provide access to high-quality training programs for local residents with a particular focus on serving the Black and Latinx communities as well as women and individuals from low-income households.\u00a0 &#8220;Today is a major milestone for Prince George&#8217;s County and Employ Prince George&#8217;s as we partner with 2U and the George Washington UniversityCollege of Professional Studies to launch the Access &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2u-inc-partners-with-employ-prince-georges-and-the-george-washington-university-college-of-professional-studies-to-launch-the-access-2-education-scholarship-fund\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;2U, Inc. 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