Global Finance News
26 Oct 2025, 19:04
Pearson partners with CEWD to prepare students for energy sector careers
Pearson announced a partnership between its Connections Academy and the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) to expand career-connected learning in the U.S. energy sector. The collaboration introduces the Energy Industry Fundamentals 2.0 curriculum, a 120-hour virtual program providing students with foundational energy knowledge and an industry-recognized credential. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for skilled workers in engineering, trades, and renewable energy amid rising energy consumption and AI-driven infrastructure growth. Pearson said the partnership reflects its strategy to link education with employment and strengthen workforce readiness for the evolving energy landscape.
Pearson announced a partnership between its Connections Academy and the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) to expand career-connected learning in the U.S. energy sector. The collaboration introduces the Energy Industry Fundamentals 2.0 curriculum, a 120-hour virtual program providing students with foundational energy knowledge and an industry-recognized credential. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for skilled workers in engineering, trades, and renewable energy amid rising energy consumption and AI-driven infrastructure growth. Pearson said the partnership reflects its strategy to link education with employment and strengthen workforce readiness for the evolving energy landscape.