Research finds nearly all (98%) Gen Z jobseekers open to skilled trades careers would pursue those opportunities if training was funded and nearly 3 in 4 would be "extremely likely" to pursue programs offering paid training, revealing opportunities to attract new generation to manufacturing, healthcare and skilled tradesBOSTON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready to Hire, part of the skills training business of Cengage Group, a global edtech company, today released its Gen Z in the Skilled Workforce report - which surveyed 525 Gen Zers (age 18-29) currently working in or considering entry-level roles in manufacturing, skilled trades and healthcare - to better understand how they discover and evaluate career pathways. The research comes as industry estimates suggest that 4.2M U.S. workers are planning to retire next year, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to reach this next generation

Cengage Group, a Boston, MA-based edtech company, acquired Visible Body, a company which specializes in interactive, 3D models and software for the sciences.The amount of the deal was not disclosed.This acquisition enhances Cengage Group’s science offerings across its portfolio, providing new mediums and interactive experiences for learners.Co-founded by CEO Andrew Bowditch and CFO Matthew Bowditc, Visible Body provides highly detailed, anatomically accurate 3D models of the body, which are developed by medical artists with degrees in biomedical illustration. The company offers more than 24,000 visual assets in seven languages, including animations and simulations, formative assessments and flashcards to test understanding. It is used at more than 1,000 institutions and provides a wide range of resources to support educators. Its immersive experience, including augmented and mixed reality offerings, lowers the barriers of access for real-world learnings in the sciences.Led by CEO Michael Hansen, Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving learners, provides digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. It serves education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide.FinSMEs13/01/2025