PeopleGrove (backed by The Riverside Company) Acquires jobZology and PathwayU
August 8, 2023
PeopleGrove has acquired jobZology and its PathwayU assessment product; the deal is an add-on to PeopleGrove, which is part of The Riverside Company portfolio. The acquisition integrates PathwayU's science-based career assessment capabilities into PeopleGrove's Career Access Platform to strengthen career exploration, advising, and alumni engagement for higher education customers.
- Buyers
- PeopleGrove, The Riverside Company
- Targets
- jobZology
- Platforms
- PeopleGrove
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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