McGraw-Hill Education has acquired Starting Out, Inc., a publisher of life-skills learning, and workplace readiness information for the education, workforce, and corrections markets. The company publishes state-specific information in more than 80 life skills categories, and includes topics such as financial literacy, employment and careers, health and nutrition, civic responsibilities, conservation, housing and taxes, diet and nutrition, and consumerism. Among its titles are Starting Out! In Community College, Starting Out! In the Workplace, Starting Out! Adult Education Edition, and Starting Out! Navigating Life After Graduation. The deal also includes the Web site, www.startingout.com.
According to MHE, the purchase strengthens its position as a leading provider of adult basic education, college, workforce, and career-development resources, and provides the company with considerable opportunities to leverage Starting Out's products and capabilities.
