The Rubin team has recently welcomed software developer Austin Makohon, who is set to manage updates and improvements to Rubin’s Emerge Curriculum, a comprehensive library of videos, activities, and quizzes designed to enhance business communication skills for K-12 and higher education students. Previously working in IT at the Peninsula Agency on Aging, Makohon’s role will involve making the material more engaging based on customer feedback and ensuring the product’s seamless integration into popular learning management systems. Rubin, a leader in online business communication curriculums, plans to expand the reach of the Emerge Curriculum to several new schools across multiple states in the spring 2022 academic semester.

Welcome Austin Makohon

The Rubin team is excited to welcome Austin Makohon as a software developer to manage updates and maintenance to the company’s Emerge curriculum for K-12 and higher education.

About Austin Makohon

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Austin Makohon, a software developer is Rubin’s newest team member.

Role in Emerge Curriculum

Emerge is a library of videos, activities and quizzes for business communication skills (ex: email etiquette). A native of the Peninsula, Makohon received his bachelor’s degree from Christopher Newport University. Makohon had previously worked in IT at the Peninsula Agency on Aging in Newport News.

Enhancing the Product

“As a provider of a web-based curriculum for schools, we often receive excellent feedback from customers on ways to make the material more engaging,” said Danny Rubin, the founder of Rubin. “Austin will play a big role in delivering a stronger product to our partners nationwide.”

Integration and Expansion

Rubin Emerge integrates into learning management systems like Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Moodle, Blackboard, D2L and Sakai. Whenever possible, the company provides “single sign-on” access so students can work on Emerge lessons without the need for an additional username or password. For the spring 2022 academic semester, Rubin plans to introduce Emerge within Clark County School District (Las Vegas) as well as schools in Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wyoming.

About Rubin

Rubin is a leader in online curriculum for business communication. The company provides a robust digital learning platform called “Emerge” to middle schools, high schools, colleges/universities and adult education programs. Emerge teaches in-demand skills like email etiquette, phone etiquette and how to hold meaningful conversations for college and career. Rubin is based in Virginia Beach, VA and, through Emerge, reaches 250,000+ students in Virginia and 30+ other states. Rubin is founded by Danny Rubin, a former TV news journalist and national news consultant. Our motto: “Write well, open doors!”

Question & Answer

Who is Austin Makohon and what is his role at Rubin?

Austin Makohon is a software developer who has recently joined Rubin to manage updates and improvements to the Emerge Curriculum, a library of videos, activities, and quizzes designed to enhance business communication skills for K-12 and higher education students.

What is the Emerge Curriculum and how does it aim to enhance business communication skills?

The Emerge Curriculum is a comprehensive library of videos, activities, and quizzes designed to enhance business communication skills such as email etiquette. It is targeted towards K-12 and higher education students.

How does Rubin plan to expand the reach of the Emerge Curriculum?

Rubin plans to expand the reach of the Emerge Curriculum to several new schools across multiple states in the spring 2022 academic semester. They aim to introduce Emerge within Clark County School District (Las Vegas) as well as schools in Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming.