WeWork and 2U have partnered with a new initiative that's connecting its existing members with global education opportunities.
2U is an educational technology company that intends to create a connected global campus of professionals looking to enhance their skills. The company offers courses at participating universities, including Yale, Berkeley and Georgetown. Adam Neumann, WeWork's co-founder and CEO believes "we are all students for life," and with this new partnership, this statement can become a more accessible reality for most.
WeWork is offering places for 2U's students to meet and study, and in return, 2U is offering WeWork members educational opportunities and scholarships worth a total of $5 million. Through the partnership, 2U will be offering WeWork members exclusive certificate courses.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Global Education Collaboration
- Opportunity for businesses to partner with educational institutions and offer global education opportunities to their members.
- Lifelong Learning Initiatives
- Businesses can create programs or partnerships that emphasize continuous learning and skill enhancement for their members or employees.
- Co-working and Education Integration
- Integration of educational resources and opportunities within co-working spaces, providing convenient access to learning for professionals.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Co-working Spaces
- Co-working space providers can explore partnerships with educational companies to offer learning opportunities within their spaces, attracting professionals looking for a holistic work and education environment.
- Educational Technology
- Opportunity for educational technology companies to collaborate with co-working spaces to offer specialized courses and educational programs to their members.
- Corporate Education
- Companies can establish educational partnerships with institutions like 2U to provide their employees with access to certificate courses and continuous learning opportunities.
