National GED Day recognizes the importance of non-traditional educational pathways 

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson's (FTSE: PSON.L) GED® Testing Service proudly announces the first National GED Day on September 16th to celebrate GED achievements and brighter futures through education. This day recognizes the dedication of GED learners, educators, graduates, and everyone who supports them throughout their educational journeys.

Pearson AI Study Tools gain momentum, surpassing 2MM interactions from 70K+ students

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) shows an increasing number of students turning to generative AI tools to build knowledge and optimize their study efforts.

Pearson generative AI Study Tools are available in the Mastering study platform and Pearson+ eTextbooks, with 70,000 students at more than 1,000 higher ed institutions now using them. More than 2 million interactions with the tools have helped students benefit from personalized step-by-step guidance, content summarization, and explanations for challenging concepts.

Pearson AI Study Tools gain momentum, surpassing 2MM interactions from 70K+ students

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) shows an increasing number of students turning to generative AI tools to build knowledge and optimize their study efforts.

Pearson generative AI Study Tools are available in the Mastering study platform and Pearson+ eTextbooks, with 70,000 students at more than 1,000 higher ed institutions now using them. More than 2 million interactions with the tools have helped students benefit from personalized step-by-step guidance, content summarization, and explanations for challenging concepts.

Partnership to offer unique workforce experiences, insight into growing fields and opportunities, as well as connection to collegiate and industry partners 

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today a strategic partnership with the SEMI Foundation, the 501(c)(3) arm of SEMI, a global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, and design supply chain market. The partnership with the SEMI Foundation, which leads the association's global workforce development and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, offers Connections Academy students, families, and educators' insight, connections and opportunities in these rapidly growing fields.

Partnership to offer unique workforce experiences, insight into growing fields and opportunities, as well as connection to collegiate and industry partners 

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today a strategic partnership with the SEMI Foundation, the 501(c)(3) arm of SEMI, a global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, and design supply chain market. The partnership with the SEMI Foundation, which leads the association's global workforce development and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, offers Connections Academy students, families, and educators' insight, connections and opportunities in these rapidly growing fields.

CHANTILLY, Va., June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PDRI by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), a workforce assessment provider that transforms evidence-based insights into talent management solutions, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Washington Post Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.

WARRENDALE, Pa., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SAE International, the world's leading authority in mobility standards development, has selected Pearson  (FTSE:PSON.L) and its Pearson VUE business, the global leader in computer-based testing for high-stakes certification and licensure exams, to deliver its new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Technician Certification beginning in May 2024. This partnership aims to address the shortage of qualified EV technicians to support the growing EV infrastructure in the US and around the world.

WARRENDALE, Pa., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SAE International, the world's leading authority in mobility standards development, has selected Pearson  (FTSE:PSON.L) and its Pearson VUE business, the global leader in computer-based testing for high-stakes certification and licensure exams, to deliver its new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Technician Certification beginning in May 2024. This partnership aims to address the shortage of qualified EV technicians to support the growing EV infrastructure in the US and around the world.

Partnership to offer hands-on experience, insight into growing fields and opportunities, as well as connection to collegiate and industry partners and business and IT-related competitive events.

HOBOKEN, N.J., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today a strategic partnership with the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the largest business career and technical student organization in the nation, to help students successfully navigate the transition from academic environments. This partnership offers Connections Academy middle and high school students real-world experiences to explore diverse careers in business and information technology (IT), providing school-to-work pathways and a head start on their professional journeys.

Partnership to offer hands-on experience, insight into growing fields and opportunities, as well as connection to collegiate and industry partners and business and IT-related competitive events.

HOBOKEN, N.J., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) and its Connections Academy, the fully online public school program serving K-12 students, announced today a strategic partnership with the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the largest business career and technical student organization in the nation, to help students successfully navigate the transition from academic environments. This partnership offers Connections Academy middle and high school students real-world experiences to explore diverse careers in business and information technology (IT), providing school-to-work pathways and a head start on their professional journeys.