Educational content, software and services company Cengage Learning has named its Boston, MA office as the new corporate headquarters for its global business. In an unprecedented move, the company is establishing its central operations in the Channel Center, located in Boston's Innovation District. More than 500 positions will be permanently located in the Boston headquarters while Cengage Learning continues to maintain operations in more than 20 countries around the world and many locations in the United States.
Home to some of the nation's leading publishers and world-class companies immersed in the education technology space, Boston is quickly establishing itself as the leader in EdTech. The city offers the nation's strongest network of colleges and universities in addition to a vibrant startup culture and strong network of investors interested in EdTech, making it an ideal backdrop for Cengage Learning.
With a new headquarters in the Innovation District, Cengage Learning will continue to place an increased emphasis on the research and development of new digital products for the higher education, K–12, professional and library markets worldwide. The company is making a marked shift in focus towards students in the development process and it seeks to put student workflow and faculty needs at the center of every product it builds, ultimately accelerating student engagement and transforming the learning experience. In Boston, surrounded by teachers, learners and educational institutions, Cengage Learning will be even more well-equipped to understand its end-users and keep a pulse on the rapidly evolving education landscape.
Cengage Learning is currently looking to add approximately 50 full-time positions to its staff in Boston. The company will also look to support local vendors and community organisations. Cengage Learning encourages its executives and employees to contribute as active members of the communities in which they reside through paid volunteer days and a company-match charitable giving program.
