Education materials publisher McGraw-Hill Education, US, has announced the acquisition of Starting Out, Inc., a publisher of life-skills learning, and workplace readiness information for the education, workforce, and corrections markets.
This acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen McGraw-Hill Education's position as a leading provider of adult basic education, college, workforce, and career-development resources. Further, it will provide the company with considerable opportunities to leverage Starting Out's products and capabilities.
With state-specific information in more than 80 life skills categories, each edition in the Starting Out! series offers a practical guide to decision-making for learners as they transition into a productive life and career. Topics include financial literacy, employment and careers, health and nutrition, civic responsibilities, conservation, housing and taxes, diet and nutrition, consumerism, and more.
Editions of Starting Out! will continue being published, complete with access to the accompanying website (http://www.startingout.com), which provides state-specific career resources, including an in-depth career finder that covers more than 200 diverse occupations and a federal benefits locator that explores more than 1,000 assistance programs in education, training, health, and finance.
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