SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint
Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI) is proud to announce that it has been
named a recipient of the Association for Talent Development's (ATD)
2016 BEST Awards. The BEST Awards recognize organizations that
demonstrate enterprise-wide success through talent development.
Bridgepoint was among 36 organizations from six countries to
receive a 2016 BEST Award. All winners are featured in a special
section of the October 2016 issue of
TD, ATD's monthly publication.
Dr. Molly Santillo, senior
learning and development specialist at Bridgepoint, accepted the
BEST Award on behalf of the company's learning and development team
during the BEST Award ceremony held in Washington D.C. on October 5. As a winning organization, Bridgepoint
was also invited by ATD to present at the organization's Learn from
the BEST conference, held prior to the ceremony. Dr. Santillo
delivered a session on "Developing the Millennial Generation" at
the event.
"Bridgepoint Education is honored to receive this recognition
and BEST Award from the Association for Talent Development," said
Marc Brown, chief human resources
officer at Bridgepoint Education. "It's exciting to see the
positive impact of continuous investment in our people. We have
seen first-hand how developing talent can help our organization and
academic institutions, Ashford
University and University of the Rockies, provide an
outstanding experience for students."
The BEST Awards are the talent development industry's most
rigorous and coveted recognition. "Creating innovative, vibrant
learning cultures and developing talent in ways that clearly
contribute to strategic business goals, are hallmarks of ATD BEST
winners," said Tony Bingham, ATD
president and chief executive officer. "They get it. Leaders in
these organizations value the impact that talent development
achieves, because they know that having a knowledgeable and skilled
workforce drives success."
Bridgepoint competed against nearly 150 organizations from 13
countries. Every organization submitted quantitative and
qualitative information to ATD about their talent development
practices and programs. Applications were reviewed by members of
the BEST Awards advisory committee, a selected group of experts in
the field.
For more information on ATD and the BEST Awards, visit
www.td.org.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the
modern student experience. Bridgepoint owns two academic
institutions – Ashford University and
University of the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies,
and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in
the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social
learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information,
visit www.bridgepointeducation.com,
www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Marianne Perez, Media Relations Manager, at
858.668.2586 x11636.
About ATD
The Association for Talent Development (ATD)
is the world's largest professional membership organization
supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees,
improve performance, and help to achieve results for the
organizations they serve. Originally established in 1943, the
association was previously known as the American Society for
Training & Development (ASTD). ATD's members come from more
than 120 countries and work in public and private organizations in
every industry sector. ATD supports talent development
professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led U.S. chapters and
international member networks, and with international strategic
partners. For more information, visit www.td.org.
Contact: Marianne Perez, Media
Relations Manager
858.668.2586 x11636 · marianne.perez@bpiedu.com
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