CHANDLER, Ariz., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio (Nasdaq:
ZVO), an education technology services company that works with
higher education institutions and employers to deliver educational
programming and benefits, has partnered with Munich Re, one of the
world's leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance, and
insurance-related risk solutions, to provide debt-free education to
their employees since 2019.
Brandon Thompson, who joined
American Modern Insurance Group, a Munich Re company, in 2015,
recently completed his B.A. in Operations Management and Analysis.
He is the 100th employee to earn a debt-free degree from
University of Arizona Global Campus,
through this program.
"After working as a Journeyman Electrician for 12 years, I
wanted to move into Facilities and Maintenance Management," said
Thompson, Maintenance Electrician. "Initially, I thought doing my
degree online would be difficult. I worried that I miss the full
educational experience. However, thanks to the technology resources
provided by UAGC and the ability to always call a staff member, I
never felt alone on my educational journey."
"On behalf of Zovio Employer Services, we are thrilled to
congratulate Brandon on earning his degree," said Vice President of
Zovio Employer Services Sam
Fernandez. "Organizations that partner with Zovio Employer
Services and UAGC to offer full tuition grants and tuition benefits
have a unique opportunity to provide their employees with access to
debt-free higher education."
"Over the past several years, we've seen many employees take
advantage of the partnership between Munich Re US and the
University of Arizona Global Campus.
Pursuing a college degree while working full-time and balancing
home life is not an easy task, and I continue to be impressed by
our associates' desire to further develop and seek new
opportunities! As our 100th graduate from UAGC, I want
to personally congratulate Brandon
Thompson, Maintenance Electrician, for setting a goal and
pursuing it 110%. Congratulations, Brandon," said Haylee Bisig, Munich Re America Services, Talent
Management and Development Specialist.
As part of the education partnership, Munich Re's US employees
nationwide can earn a debt-free associate's, bachelor's, or
master's degree. Additional benefits include waived first textbook,
graduation, and prior learning assessment fees.
Zovio Employer Services (ZES) is part of the Zovio network.
Zovio Employer Services works with more than 1,300+ companies and
organizations across the country to administer higher education
employee benefits. This includes full tuition grants and reduced
tuition programs through the University of
Arizona Global Campus. For information on how to work with
Zovio Employer Services, please visit
ZovioPartnerships.com.
About Munich Re
Munich Re is one of the world's
leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and
insurance-related risk solutions. The group consists of the
reinsurance and ERGO business segments, as well as the asset
management company MEAG. Munich Re is globally active and operates
in all lines of the insurance business. Since it was founded in
1880, Munich Re has been known for its unrivalled risk-related
expertise and its sound financial position. It offers customers
financial protection when faced with exceptional levels of damage –
from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake through to the 2019 Pacific
typhoon season. Munich Re possesses outstanding innovative
strength, which enables it to also provide coverage for
extraordinary risks such as rocket launches, renewable energies or
cyberattacks. The company is playing a key role in driving forward
the digital transformation of the insurance industry, and in doing
so has further expanded its ability to assess risks and the range
of services that it offers. Its tailor-made solutions and close
proximity to its customers make Munich Re one of the world's most
sought-after risk partners for businesses, institutions, and
private individuals.
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.
About University of Arizona Global
Campus
The University of Arizona Global Campus
("Global Campus" or "UAGC") is an independent university that is
operated in affiliation with the University of Arizona. Global Campus is designed to provide
flexible opportunities for working students from diverse
backgrounds who seek to gain knowledge and skills that will help
them to achieve their life and career goals. Global Campus is
accredited by the WWASC Senior College and University Commission
(WSCUC) and is one of the nation's most innovative online
universities with approximately 35,000 students. UAGC offers more
than 50 degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral
levels. For more information visit uagc.edu.
Contact: Alanna Vitucci
alanna.vitucci@zovio.com
858 668 2586 x11636
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