Apollo Education Group Recognized for Commitment to Community by Bloomberg LP and Points of Light
December 08 2014 - 8:10AM
Business Wire
Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL) was recognized today
as one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic
50, an annual initiative that identifies and recognizes companies
for their commitment to improve the quality of life in the
communities where they do business. Points of Light, the largest
organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service, conducted
the survey in partnership with Bloomberg LP. All companies with $1
billion in revenue or more are invited to apply for the Civic
50.
“Corporate civic engagement is on the rise and it’s being led by
the forward-thinking businesses included on The Civic 50 list,”
said Neil Bush, Chairman of Points of Light. “The correlation their
efforts showcase between community engagement and employee
retention, productivity and overall bottom-line benefits continues
to prove that businesses that do good, do well. We congratulate
this year’s Civic 50 and we hope that they continue to inspire
greater investments in improving communities through corporate
civic engagement.”
“It’s an honor for Apollo Education Group to be recognized among
the Civic 50 again this year,” said Greg Cappelli, chief executive
officer, Apollo Education Group, Inc. “Supporting our communities
and a sustainable environment has always been important to who we
are as a company. Giving back to the people and places where we
work every day is an opportunity for each of us to live Apollo’s
core values and share our passion for improving the world.”
As a responsible corporate partner, Apollo Education Group uses
its strengths and unique assets to create opportunities that
support access to education and promote career and workforce
readiness. Apollo Education Group provides scholarship programs
providing access to much-needed education opportunities as well as
a strong employee, student and alumni volunteer force helping
individuals become stronger learners and workers. The company also
provides its community partners with in-kind donations and
donations of technological resources, as well as consulting
assistance to help further the goals and missions of their
organizations.
Apollo Education Group subsidiary University of Phoenix and its
partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a
perfect example of these efforts. The organizations, both believing
that education is the foundation to strengthening families and
communities, have joined together through a growing relationship to
provide both children and parents the resources they need to build
better futures through education. The University and BGCA have
worked together to award 84 full-tuition scholarships over the past
three years. In 2014, University of Phoenix staff in 37 communities
have also helped to collect and donate more than 45,000 school
supplies to help Boys & Girls Club children have the tools they
need for a successful school year. Back-to-School nights were
hosted at clubs in 25 locations to provide Club children
information to support their future success, and workshops were
held for a total audience of 2,900 Club staff and parents, and
included topics on managing busy schedules, connecting with
children and exploring college and career information.
“We are proud to be in our third year of partnering with Points
of Light on The Civic 50 survey,” said Peter Grauer, Chairman of
Bloomberg L.P. “The data from this year’s Civic 50 survey offers
valuable insights that decision makers can use to grow their
businesses, transform their communities, and improve the lives of
those they serve.”
The Civic 50 survey was developed this year under the guidance
of an academic panel of nine experts from leading universities
throughout the country. The survey evaluates companies based on
several criteria including how extensively and strategically
resources are applied to community engagement, how a community
engagement program supports business interests and integrates into
business functions. Other criteria include how a company supports
community engagement through its institutional policies, systems,
and incentives, and how a company measures the social and business
impact of its community engagement program. True Impact, a company
specializing in helping organizations maximize and measure their
social and business value, administered the survey.
The Civic 50 was created in 2012 to measure corporate civic
engagement and recognize companies that incorporate socially
responsible practices and community leadership into their culture.
A working group of leading researchers, industry thought leaders
and corporate advisors provided strategic guidance on the program’s
objectives, including defining indicators, developing methodology,
and identifying partners and participants.
To view a complete list of The Civic 50 companies for 2014 and
to learn more about the importance of civic engagement in corporate
America, please visit www.Civic50.org.
Apollo Education Group, Inc.
Apollo Education Group, Inc. is one of the world’s largest
private education providers and has been in the education business
since 1973. Through its subsidiaries — Apollo Global, College for
Financial Planning, University of Phoenix, and Western
International University — Apollo Education Group offers innovative
and distinctive educational programs and services, online and
on-campus, at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. Its
educational programs and services are offered throughout the United
States and in Europe, Australia, Latin America, Africa and Asia, as
well as online throughout the world.
Apollo Education GroupChristopher Fielder,
602-327-3070christopher.fielder@apollo.edu
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