South Suburban College Expands Non-Credit Workforce Training Through Strategic Partnership with ed2go
South Holland, IL – South Suburban College (SSC) is proud to announce a new partnership with ed2go, a premier provider of online adult education and part of Cengage Group, to expand its catalog of affordable, flexible non-credit courses aimed at reskilling and upskilling the local workforce. Through this collaboration, SSC is now offering a plethora that support personal and professional growth for residents, employers, and lifelong learners throughout the community.
“This partnership is a natural fit,” said Kenneth Cohn, Executive Director of Extension Services at South Suburban College. “As a community college, our mission includes providing inclusive access to quality education that supports workforce development. With ed2go’s proven platform, we’re able to offer an expanded curriculum of non-credit online courses that help learners gain in-demand skills quickly and conveniently.”
This initiative underscores SSC’s broader commitment to community enrichment and workforce readiness. The new non-credit online offerings through ed2go span a wide range of industries including healthcare, information technology, business, HVAC, medical billing, and more. Courses are designed to meet the needs of adult learners, working professionals, and local employers seeking custom training options. Students can choose between self-paced and instructor-led formats, providing flexibility to accommodate busy schedules.
“Through this partnership with South Suburban College, we’re excited to offer local residents the opportunity to access quality, flexible online education to improve their career prospects and their lives,” said Rya Conrad-Bradshaw, General Manager at ed2go.
SSC’s expanded non-credit catalog plays a key role in supporting regional economic development by addressing skill gaps and creating pathways to employment and career advancement. These courses are ideal for individuals looking to change careers, enhance their existing skills, or earn industry-recognized certifications.
To explore SSC’s new non-credit online course offerings through ed2go, please visit:
www.ssc.edu/non-credit-offerings
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About South Suburban College
South Suburban College is a public, comprehensive community college located in South Holland, Illinois, committed to serving the diverse needs of its district through quality, affordable education. In addition to academic programs, SSC offers a wide array of non-credit continuing education courses, workforce development, and corporate training programs designed to meet the evolving demands of individuals and employers. SSC’s growing non-credit curriculum—now enhanced through its partnership with ed2go—ensures greater accessibility to job-ready training in a fully-online format for all community members.
Learn more at www.ssc.edu, or follow South Suburban College on LinkedIn and Facebook.
About ed2go
Founded in 1997, ed2go provides high-quality online education accessible to learners anytime, anywhere. As a trusted partner of academic institutions, corporations, and workforce agencies, ed2go delivers career training, certification preparation, and personal development courses that help individuals reach their educational and professional goals. Learn more at www.ed2go.com.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job-ready. With platforms like MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, the company serves learners in higher education, workforce skills, and secondary education across the globe. Visit www.cengagegroup.com for more information.