We’re witnessing the ‘wellnessification’ of absolutely everything. Beyond boosting their physical health with fitness and nutrition, people are looking for a path to being well in all aspects of their lives, including their finances, careers, activism, spirituality, home design, tech usage, and so much more....

With the ‘great resignation’ seeing millions of Americans quit their jobs as a way to pivot their careers, many are looking to upskill through alternative edtech. Maven, a cohort-based learning platform, is helping people to study niche and trending content with its influencer-led classes.

Coty has entered the fray of brands racing to enter the metaverse with new products, spaces, and experiences for audiences. However, it's adopting a different approach, demonstrating the versatility of the metaverse as a functional and internal tool rather than a flashy public-facing space.

Americans are immersing themselves in an online learning revolution, as upskilling and reskilling becomes a priority for employers and employees in a bid to make themselves more resilient to the ongoing skills gap. So what’s driving millions to gain new skills through online courses?

Fynn, a financing platform for those seeking vocational training, has received $36 million in funding to continue building out its business. The funding will contribute to improving access to vocational careers for young people who are seeking alternative pathways after school.