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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Kaplan Wins 'Test Prep Innovation of the Year' Designation in EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program for its Groundbreaking Partnership with the State of Illinois
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global educational services provider Kaplan's All Access License™ has been selected as the winner of the 'Test Prep Innovation of the Year' award in the 7 th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program, conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market. Global educational services provider Kaplan's All Access License has been selected as the winner of the 'Test Prep Innovation of the Year' award in the 7th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program, conducted by EdTech Breakthrough. Kaplan specifically received this prestigious award this year for its innovative workforce development and higher education partnership with the State of Illinois, which provides free test prep courses to all students enrolled in Illinois' 12 public universities. Five Illinois community colleges are also included as part of a pilot program. More than 200,000 students now have free access to Kaplan's best-in-class preparation for graduate-level admissions exams and professional licensing exams, including comprehensive prep for the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, MCAT ®, NCLEX-RN ®, USMLE ®, Illinois State bar exam, real estate and securities exams, and more. They also have access to a suite of professional and academic skills development courses from Kaplan, including project management, data literacy, and critical thinking. To date, thousands of students have enrolled in one of more than 40 available Kaplan courses, collectively saving these aspiring professionals more than $10 million in out-of-pocket costs, which surpasses the original statewide investment. Kaplan was also the category winner in 2023 and 2024 for directly partnering with institutions of higher learning, including some of the most dynamic historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), like Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, and Spelman College. By investing in a Kaplan All Access License™, state governments and colleges and universities can provide all of their students with access to Kaplan's industry-leading programs with zero out of pocket costs for students, helping them reach their career goals and reducing workforce shortagesin essential professions in the STEM, nursing, and teaching fields. Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America, said: "Kaplan is proud that our All Access License™ has again been honored as 'Test Prep Innovation of the Year' by EdTech Breakthrough. This recognition affirms our commitment to closing the opportunity gap and boosting economic mobility. By partnering with states and colleges and universities to offer universal test prep and workforce readiness programs, we're helping students achieve long-term career success and create a new generation of thriving professionals. As education leaders, we share a responsibility—and a real opportunity—to give as many students as possible an equal shot at success. And Kaplan's All Access License™ does just that.' Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough, said: 'The breadth of product offerings with the All Access License™ is unique to Kaplan and enables institutions to support the broadest number of students. We know private test preparation is the best way to succeed when it comes to required high-stakes exams like the LSAT or other licensure exams. However, the expensive fees for test prep make its access unequal. In an era of resource constraints, the All Access License™ model from Kaplan simultaneously increases operational efficiencies while also increasing support for student excellence, resulting in immediate positive impact.' The mission of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize innovation, hard work and success in a range of educational technology categories. This year's program attracted thousands of nominations from more than 15 different countries. Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders. About Kaplan Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley's mission as they serve about 1.3 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kaplan Named to Newsweek's List of the 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces®
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global educational services provider Kaplan is ranked #10 on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list, developed in partnership with Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). This prestigious list highlights companies across the globe where employees feel respected, empowered, and inspired to do their best and are places defined by trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven culture. This is the second time Kaplan was ranked. Kaplan has also been named to Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list, within the United States, for four consecutive years, a strong validation of the company's consistent dedication to an outstanding employee experience. Now in its third year, the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list is based on research from BPI's Love of Workplace Index®, drawing on data from more than two million employees worldwide. Companies featured have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to building cultures of trust, respect, purpose, and employee connection, regardless of size, location, or industry. Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America, said: "Being named one of Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces is a powerful reflection of our people—their passion, their purpose, and their belief in what we're building together. We're proud to have created an environment where employees feel supported in their growth, connected by shared values, and empowered to shape their futures. This culture of respect, collaboration, and opportunity is what drives us forward, and I'm grateful every day for the talent and heart of our incredible team." And Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek's global editor-in-chief, said: "As we mark five years of recognizing the world's Most Loved Workplaces, it's an honor to spotlight companies that place employee well-being at the center of their workplace cultures. In today's rapidly changing world, this year's list reflects a growing global shift toward human-centered leadership as a key driver of resilience and success." For more information about Kaplan's workplace culture of excellence, contact About Kaplan Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley's mission as they serve about 1.3 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Russell Schaffer, Twitter: @KaplanEdNews Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Kaplan Named to Newsweek's List of the 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces®
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global educational services provider Kaplan is ranked #10 on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list, developed in partnership with Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). This prestigious list highlights companies across the globe where employees feel respected, empowered, and inspired to do their best and are places defined by trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven culture. This is the second time Kaplan was ranked. Kaplan has also been named to Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces list, within the United States, for four consecutive years, a strong validation of the company's consistent dedication to an outstanding employee experience. Global educational services provider Kaplan is ranked 10th on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list, developed in partnership with Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI). Share Now in its third year, the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces list is based on research from BPI's Love of Workplace Index®, drawing on data from more than two million employees worldwide. Companies featured have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to building cultures of trust, respect, purpose, and employee connection, regardless of size, location, or industry. Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America, said: 'Being named one of Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces is a powerful reflection of our people—their passion, their purpose, and their belief in what we're building together. We're proud to have created an environment where employees feel supported in their growth, connected by shared values, and empowered to shape their futures. This culture of respect, collaboration, and opportunity is what drives us forward, and I'm grateful every day for the talent and heart of our incredible team.' And Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek's global editor-in-chief, said: 'As we mark five years of recognizing the world's Most Loved Workplaces, it's an honor to spotlight companies that place employee well-being at the center of their workplace cultures. In today's rapidly changing world, this year's list reflects a growing global shift toward human-centered leadership as a key driver of resilience and success.' For more information about Kaplan's workplace culture of excellence, contact About Kaplan Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley's mission as they serve about 1.3 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Sun Sentinel Names Kaplan a Winner of the South Florida Top Workplaces 2025 Award, Marking its Fifth Consecutive Annual Recognition
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global educational services provider Kaplan has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The South Florida's Top Workplaces program, for the fifth consecutive year. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, to name a few. Global educational services provider Kaplan has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The South Florida's Top Workplaces program, for the fifth consecutive year. Share 'At Kaplan, we remain deeply committed to helping our students and university, government, and business partners achieve their goals, and we're honored to receive this latest recognition by The Sun Sentinel as one of South Florida's Top Workplaces,' said Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America. 'The survey findings that earned us this distinction speak volumes about our team's passion, drive, and everyday excellence. We're proud of this recognition and even prouder of the people behind it—who continue to raise the bar, deliver meaningful results, and create a workplace where careers thrive and impact is real.' The South Florida's Top Workplaces award is the company's latest recognition for being an outstanding employer. 'Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,' said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. 'That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.' For more information, contact Russell Schaffer at About Kaplan Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley's mission as they serve about 1.3 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sun Sentinel Names Kaplan a Winner of the South Florida Top Workplaces 2025 Award, Marking its Fifth Consecutive Annual Recognition
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 12, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global educational services provider Kaplan has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The South Florida's Top Workplaces program, for the fifth consecutive year. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, to name a few. "At Kaplan, we remain deeply committed to helping our students and university, government, and business partners achieve their goals, and we're honored to receive this latest recognition by The Sun Sentinel as one of South Florida's Top Workplaces," said Gregory Marino, CEO, Kaplan North America. "The survey findings that earned us this distinction speak volumes about our team's passion, drive, and everyday excellence. We're proud of this recognition and even prouder of the people behind it—who continue to raise the bar, deliver meaningful results, and create a workplace where careers thrive and impact is real." The South Florida's Top Workplaces award is the company's latest recognition for being an outstanding employer. "Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends." For more information, contact Russell Schaffer at About Kaplan Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions help students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley's mission as they serve about 1.3 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Russell Schaffer, Twitter: @KaplanEdNews Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
