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edX Launches Career Resource Center to Advance Professional Opportunities for Millions of Learners Globally

Written by edX | June 16, 2023

LANHAM, Md. – June 16, 2023 – Today, edX, a leading online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), announced the launch of the edX Career Resource Center, an online hub designed to equip registered edX learners with career resources to help navigate the rapidly changing employment landscape and advance in their desired career paths. Building on edX’s experience delivering more than 3 million career touchpoints for learners around the world, the Career Resource Center is a comprehensive destination for career tips, tools, and advice, powered by edX’s network of industry experts and program alumni from the world's leading companies.

The Career Resource Center is free for all registered edX learners. It features career-specific skill identification, personalized course recommendations, resume-building tools, job search assistance, and access to industry events. Additionally, the hub offers insightful articles by career and industry experts to help learners master the complexities of job searching.

"In today’s swiftly changing professional world, there's an undeniable need for comprehensive career support for learners everywhere," said Anant Agarwal, Founder of edX and Chief Platform Officer at 2U. "Through the new edX Career Resource Center, our aim is not just to help people thrive in their present roles but also to help them build the confidence to navigate new sectors and technologies and unlock exciting professional opportunities."

As a global leader in talent development, edX has been instrumental in helping its learners achieve professional milestones. The introduction of the Career Resource Center will further enable edX to extend its impact, helping more people plan for, launch, and thrive in meaningful careers.

Insights for coding, data, and business careers are already available on the Career Resource Center, with more industry-specific resources to be added soon. Registered edX learners can access the Career Resource Center today at careers.edX.org.

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