NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Kaplan, creator of the test prep industry and its leading player, has acquired CleanEdison, a leading vocational school as a service platform specializing in the clean energy industry. The new unit, rebranded as Kaplan Clean Technology Education, offers job skills training and certification programs focused on energy efficiency, sustainable building, the solar thermal and photovoltaic sectors, and other clean energy related issues.

Founded in February 2009, CleanEdison pioneered the model of blending hands-on vocational training with online learning, and has graduated more than 20,000 students. “Being a part of the Kaplan family will further our mission to provide a world class, immersive education.” said Avi Yashchin, the founder and CEO of CleanEdison.

Kaplan agreed to acquire CleanEdison in late 2014, working with its senior management team over the past year to integrate the businesses. CleanEdison provided their branded School-As-a-Service product to universities and institutions around the country. Kaplan Clean Tech Education offers courses in Environmental Design, Residential Energy Auditing, Residential and Commercial Solar Installation, Small Wind and Renewable Energy, among other subjects. Kaplan’s corporate partnerships, high quality content, and nationwide footprint gives the ability to offer these classes to even more students.

About Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan, Inc. (www.kaplan.com) is a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools, and businesses. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training, and programs for kids in grades K through 12. With nearly 400 locations in more than 30 countries, Kaplan serves more than one million students each year. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) and its largest division. In 2013, Kaplan reported $2.2 billion in revenue.

About CleanEdison
CleanEdison, based in New York, educated hundreds of companies and thousands of individuals in green building practices both through customized training and the largest open enrollment green training program in the United States. Since its inception in 2009, it worked closely with federal, state and local governments, building design and construction firms, owners, operators, and real estate investors.

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