Penn Foster Acquires Ashworth College
February 6, 2019
Penn Foster, a workforce-focused online education provider, announced the acquisition of Ashworth College, an accredited online institution based in Norcross, Georgia. The deal creates a continuum for middle-skill training and expands Penn Foster's employer-aligned program offerings while maintaining existing courses for current students.
- Buyers
- Penn Foster
- Targets
- Ashworth College
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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