CHANDLER, Ariz., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio
(Nasdaq: ZVO), an education technology services company that works
with higher education institutions and employers to deliver
educational programming and benefits, is proud to announce it has
received a 2021 Volunteer Recognition Award from the City of Chandler, Ariz. in the category of
"Working Together."
The award recognizes impact to the local community through gifts
of time, accomplishments, and relationships with the city,
nonprofit partners, and those in need. It is awarded to 10
individuals and only one organization each year.
"Giving back has always been a top priority at Zovio," said
Jennifer Love Bruce, Zovio's VP of
community relations. "We are very proud to offer 16 hours of paid
time off every year to volunteer, and over the years, our employees
have taken advantage of that benefit to donate more than 160,000
hours of their time to the community."
"Zovio's investment in Chandler
through volunteerism has had a tremendous impact on our community,"
said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. "This type of support from our
corporate partners helps us build a stronger community. Thank you
to the Z Crew for your commitment to making a positive impact in
Chandler."
In the past year, Zovio stepped up to address many of the needs
created by the pandemic. This includes donating $25,000 to the Arizona Coronavirus Relief Fund,
sponsoring the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce's #BusinessStrong COVID-19 relief program, and providing
executive leadership and online learning materials to the Chandler
Unified School District to support virtual learning for students as
they transitioned to online learning.
"We are so grateful to have found a committed partner in the
City of Chandler," said
Vickie Schray, Zovio's executive
vice president and chief external affairs officer. "What a
privilege to have city leadership that's so invested in the health
of their community and so interested in creating ways for
individuals and organizations to be involved in their
hometown."
About Zovio
Zovio (Nasdaq: ZVO) is an education
technology services company that partners with higher education
institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized
solutions to help learners and leaders achieve their aspirations.
The Zovio network, including Fullstack Academy and TutorMe,
leverages its core strengths to solve priority market needs through
education technology services. Using proprietary advanced data
analytics, Zovio identifies the most meaningful ways to enhance the
learner experience and deliver strong outcomes for higher education
institutions, employers, and learners. Zovio's purpose is to help
everyone be in a class of their own. For more information,
visit www.zovio.com.
Contact: Alanna Vitucci
alanna.vitucci@zovio.com
858 668 2586 x11636
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