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Employ Prince George’s, 2U, Inc., and George Washington University College of Professional Studies Team Up to Launch Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund for County Residents

“Today is a major milestone for Prince George’s County and Employ Prince George’s as we partner with 2U and the George Washington University College of Professional Studies to launch the Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund in order to expand access and build the region’s tech talent pipeline”, said Walter Simmons, President and CEO of Employ Prince George’s. Lanham-based global education technology company, 2U, Inc., partnered with Prince George’s County Government’s principal workforce development entity, Employ Prince George’s (EPG), to launch the Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund.

Walter Kirkland

“Through our partnership with 2U and GW, county residents will be better equipped for in-demand careers in the IT industry where they have been underrepresented for far too long. We are proud to serve our residents by ensuring they have career pathways that lead to success and to employment that will pay a livable wage. We want to prepare people for jobs that can help them purchase a home, and this is an example of that.”

The Access 2 Education Scholarship Fund will provide Prince George’s County residents with scholarships to enroll in career-accelerating online boot camps in Coding, Data Analytics, UX/UI, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity.

So far, more than 25,000 participants have graduated from the programs and thousands of organizations have employed them.

Adult learners who are admitted into the program will receive a 65 percent tuition reduction. The cost of the program would be brought down to $3,500 and a 24-month, interest-free financing option will be available.

The scholarship will also, serve between 20 and 30 students to start.

“By creating affordable and accessible career pathways for Prince George’s County residents who have been historically underrepresented in technology-related jobs, this new public-private partnership will help meet one of the county’s most critical needs,” said David Sutphen, 2U’s Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer.

Prince George’s County residents interested in the programs and scholarship can apply through Employ Prince George’s now, until Dec. 31, for courses beginning in January and February 2021.