LearnShare was an American software company based at the Arrowhead Business Park in Maumee, Ohio. The company provided human resource software that includes its core product, a learning management system (LMS) for businesses.
The company was acquired in 2016 by UL Solutions and the LearnShare LMS software continues as a brand under UL Solutions.
LearnShare was founded in September 1996 as a consortium by major US companies that included 3M, John Deere, General Motors, among others.
History
Foundation and early years 1995-2000
In October 1995, Rick Corry of Owens Corning invited 18 non-competing companies to discuss the formation of a collaborative training consortium. These companies then established a limited liability company.
In September 1996, four more companies joined the consortium, including Chevron and Northwest Airlines.
Each company contributed $100,000 a year for 2 years and received a seat on the board of directors. The Board also had three non-voting members from various universities.
LearnShare LLC started as a service
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