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Fort Lauderdale, FL (November 3, 2022) — For the fourth straight year, Florida Trend Magazine has named Kaplan North America’s CEO Gregory Marino to its Florida 500, the most influential business leaders in more than 60 economic sectors throughout the state.
“I am truly honored to be included on this list of exceptional leaders,” said Marino, who was among 28 listed in the education sector. “I am fortunate to lead the most talented and dedicated team in our industry. Kaplan has accomplished so much for our students and university and business partners this past year, so it’s gratifying to see the achievements of our organization recognized.”
Since joining Kaplan nearly 30 years ago, Marino has been a pioneer in delivering online educational solutions focused on student success and outcomes. Under his leadership, Kaplan has become a leading managed services provider in the higher education industry and a transformational force in test prep and the continuing education of professionals in multiple fields. In 2020, he was named CEO for all of Kaplan’s North American businesses, and is responsible for managing a team of approximately 5,000 employees who deliver a wide variety of education services, including higher and professional education, test preparation, corporate and leadership training and student recruitment, online enablement, and other university support services.
In his Florida 500 profile, Marino says this about a major influence in his life: “Stanley Kaplan, founder of Kaplan, aspired to expand access to education, opening doors to opportunities for all people.”
The Florida 500 recognition joins a list of other honors Kaplan has received this year. Last month the company was named for a second consecutive year among the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® by Newsweek, based on employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Earlier this year, the company was again listed as one of South Florida’s Top Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel, the region’s largest-circulation daily newspaper, based on anonymous employee surveys. Additionally, Kaplan’s Career Core was recognized as a World Changing Idea for 2022 by Fast Company.
Business leaders listed in the Florida 500 were chosen by Florida Trend’s editorial department. The publication states, “The editorial selection of the 500 executives was based on extensive contacts in regional business circles, hundreds of interviews, and months of research, culminating in a highly selective biographical guide to the people who really run Florida. We look for individuals who appear to be the kind of people who others in their communities or industry sectors look to for leadership.”
The full Florida 500 list can be found at https://floridatrend500.com.
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 and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, all of our employees across 27 countries continue Stanley’s mission, working with hundreds of thousands of students and professionals and 12,000 corporate and 4,000 school and university clients worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at www.kaplan.com.
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Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)
Press Contact: Russell Schaffer, russell.schaffer@kaplan.com, 917.822.8190
New York, NY (November 1, 2022) — A new Kaplan survey of more than 300 pre-med students across the country finds that the Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision holding that the Constitution provides a fundamental “right to privacy” protecting a woman’s choice to have an abortion, may have a significant impact on the educational paths of aspiring physicians*.
Nearly half say the decision will affect their choice of where to apply to medical school, with 26 percent saying it probably will and 21 percent saying it definitely will; 17 percent say it will probably not affect their decision; 9 percent say it will definitely not affect their decision; and 27 percent say the ruling may or may not impact their decision.
Among those who say the ruling will make a difference in where they apply, opinions run strong:
Those who say the ruling will not impact their decisions told us the following:
“It’s clear from our survey results that the Supreme Court’s decision is causing waves among pre-medical students, since this issue intersects both science and, for many, deeply held moral views — both for those who are pro-choice and those who are pro-life. Pre-meds are not only very career-focused, but we see an increasingly strong strain of social activism among them on a variety of issues. Over the next few years, we’ll see how this particular issue impacts actual application and enrollment numbers,” said Jennifer Moore, executive director of pre-med programs, Kaplan.
Reporters interested in covering Kaplan’s survey results can contact Russell Schaffer at russell.schaffer@kaplan.com or 917.822.8190.
*Based on results of an e-survey conducted between September and October 2022 of 328 pre-med students who took an MCAT® course with Kaplan. Test names 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 and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, all of our employees across 27 countries continue Stanley’s mission, working with hundreds of thousands of students and professionals and 12,000 corporate and 4,000 school and university clients worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.
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Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)
Press Contact: Greg Ten Eyck, gregory.teneyck@kaplan.edu, 954.515.3026
Twitter: @KaplanEdNews
Fort Lauderdale, FL (October 6, 2022) — Kaplan, a diversified global education organization, has been named for a second consecutive year among the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® by Newsweek, which today announced its annual rankings based on employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Newsweek’s 2022 ranking of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® is the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.
The results were determined after surveying more than 1.4 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 50 to more than 10,000. The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.
Gregory Marino, CEO of Kaplan North America, said, “This recognition is a direct reflection of the passion and dedication our team brings to their work every day. We love what we do and the unique culture we’ve created while delivering results for our students, corporate partners, and university partners. Congratulations to all of my colleagues at Kaplan.”
According to the BPI, the five critical areas measured to gauge employee sentiment are: 1) how positive workers feel about their future at the company, 2) career achievement, 3) how much employer values align with employee values, 4) respect at all levels, and 5) the level of collaboration at the firm. In addition, areas such as inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging, and company response and adaptability to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as return-to-office rules, were identified and analyzed in relation to the five critical areas measured.
“As a result of ‘The Great Resignation,’ more companies recognize the importance of focusing on employee satisfaction to not only attract but retain top talent,” said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief, Newsweek. “The businesses on this year’s list clearly demonstrated that commitment.”
“The companies on this list represent the best at placing love at the center of their employee’s experience,” said Louis Carter, CEO, Best Practice Institute. “The number of applications this year and analysis of survey data reinforces our original findings that love is the strongest predictor of the strength of a company’s culture, employee engagement, and satisfaction.”
See the full Newsweek list of 2022’s Most Loved Workplaces here.
Methodology
To identify the top 100 companies for the Newsweek ranking, companies were evaluated and scored as follows: 35 percent of the initial score was based on employee survey responses; 25 percent was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed and Google; and 40 percent came from direct interviews with and written responses from company officials. Newsweek then conducted additional research into every company on the list, as well as the top runners up, to determine the final list of 100 companies and their ranking. (The list includes both U.S. firms and companies with a strong U.S. presence that are based overseas.)
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 and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, all of our employees across 27 countries continue Stanley’s mission, working with hundreds of thousands of students and professionals and 12,000 corporate and 4,000 school and university clients worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.
About Newsweek
Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 85-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
About Best Practice Institute
Best Practice Institute is an award-winning leadership and organization development center, benchmark research company, think tank, and solutions provider. BPI is the certifying body for Most Loved Workplace® and conducted the original research to create the model and criteria for becoming a Most Loved Workplace®. BPI’s research proves that Most Loved Workplaces® produce 3-4 times better customer service, employee performance, and retention than companies not loved by their employees.
For more information on how to apply to become a certified Most Loved Workplace® in 2023, go to: http://www.mostlovedworkplace.com
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Press Contact: Russell Schaffer, russell.schaffer@kaplan.com, 917.822.8190
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New York, NY (October 3, 2022) — Texas-based law firm Vela Wood has partnered with global educational services company Kaplan to offer free LSAT prep courses to Black aspiring lawyers as part of both organizations’ ongoing efforts to diversify the legal profession. The scholarship was established by the law firm’s philanthropic arm, Vela Wood Forward (VW FWD), as a means of providing much needed financial assistance to Black, African American, and Black-Latinx students interested in pursuing a career in law. Scholarship recipients can enroll in a Kaplan LSAT course, which includes live, online instruction from an expert teacher; 32 hours of core classroom instruction; 180+ hours of exclusive live and on-demand lessons on Kaplan’s LSAT Channel for a customizable curriculum; and access to 60+ official practice tests with the Law School Admission Council’s LSAT Prep Plus tool, among other benefits.
According to the American Bar Association, 4.5 percent of all lawyers in the United States are Black—approximately the same percentage as 10 years earlier—but the total Black population in the United States overall is 13.4 percent. To combat this lack of progress, national organizations and law schools have in recent years redoubled their efforts to encourage more Black students to consider law as a career and to create more inclusive environments.
“As a Black, first-generation attorney, from a family with limited means, I have a unique understanding of the financial roadblocks that many Black aspiring attorneys face on their path to becoming a lawyer,” said Jenny Young, partner at Vela Wood and Director of VW FWD. “Black people are severely underrepresented in the legal field which is not for a lack of interest in law or personal merit; Vela Wood is looking to change that. Through this partnership with Kaplan, Vela Wood seeks to provide a pathway for Black students to achieve their very best LSAT score, enhancing their chances of entrance into top tier law schools. We believe that financial obstructions should not stand in the way of admission to law school for Black students.”
“Kaplan and Vela Wood share the goal of bringing true diversity to the legal profession, which includes significantly increasing the number of Black lawyers. At Kaplan, we are fully committed to supporting and advancing educational opportunities for historically underrepresented and marginalized populations, and providing LSAT scholarships is one of the ways we aim to level the playing field,” said Jessica Peterson, director of institutional partnerships, Kaplan. “Not only is a strong LSAT score the strongest tool applicants have in their arsenal to get into law school, but it can also help them secure much coveted merit-based aid. We encourage all eligible pre-law students to apply for this scholarship.”
Eligible scholarship recipients can apply here. Journalists who are interested in more information about this program can contact Russell Schaffer at russell.schaffer@kaplan.com or 917.822.8190.
LSAT® is a registered trademark of Law School Admission Council, Inc. which does not review or endorse specific test preparation materials or services.
About Vela Wood and VW FWD
Vela Wood (VW) is a boutique corporate law firm with a local feel and a global impact. With offices in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, and San Diego, we focus our practice in the areas of M&A, Sports & Gaming, Venture Capital, and Corporate Transactions. We pride ourselves in building real relationships with our clients and partnering with them for the long-haul. For more information, visit https://velawoodlaw.com.
VW FWD is an internal firm initiative dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for our employees to learn about and become more involved with social justice issues, and to support the communities in which our VW offices reside. As part of this initiative VW FWD has committed to donating $500,000 to social justice causes focused on supporting Black, African American, and Black-Latinx people as well as other marginalized communities within America. For more information, visit https://velawoodlaw.com/vw-fwd/.
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 and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, all of our employees across 27 countries continue Stanley’s mission, working with hundreds of thousands of students and professionals and 12,000 corporate and 4,000 school and university clients worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.
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Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)
Press Contact: Russell Schaffer, russell.schaffer@kaplan.com, 917.822.8190
Twitter: @KaplanEdNews
New York, NY (September 26, 2022) – To help a college student finance their graduate school education, Kaplan announces its 2022 $30K Tuition Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes is open through November 19 to all enrolled college students in the United States; Kaplan will draw one winner at random on November 22, with the winner being notified and announced shortly thereafter.
Over the past two decades, Kaplan has held numerous sweepstakes and contests to help students further their educational and career goals, awarding tens of thousands of dollars in the process, with the 2022 sweeps bestowing the biggest single prize yet.
“The Kaplan sweepstakes prize of $30,000 can in many cases cover or nearly cover an entire year’s tuition at a graduate school, business school, law school, or medical school. One of our previous winners recently contacted us to say that winning our sweeps was ‘a turning point’ in his life. He recently finished his doctorate degree at a top ranked school. We are really excited to extend this opportunity again,” said Ashly Howton, executive director, campus outreach, Kaplan. “It’s our mission to help as many students as possible reach their goals and this latest exciting giveaway is just one of the ways we are doing that.”
To enter Kaplan’s $30K Tuition Sweepstakes, eligible undergraduate students can visit https://www.kaptest.com/forms/back-to-school-giveaway.
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 and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, all of our employees across 27 countries continue Stanley’s mission, working with hundreds of thousands of students and professionals and 12,000 corporate and 4,000 school and university clients worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.
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Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)
Press Contact: Greg Ten Eyck, gregory.teneyck@kaplan.edu, 954.515.3026
Twitter: @KaplanEdNews
Fort Lauderdale, FL (September 15, 2022) — Kaplan, a diversified global education organization and the leading provider of financial education, has announced a strategic educational agreement with LPL Financial, the leading provider of investment and business solutions for independent financial advisors and the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States.
As a new participant in LPL’s Vendor Affinity Program, Kaplan will provide a comprehensive portfolio of financial education offerings with enhanced discounts to advance the training and skills of LPL Financial’s employees, independent financial advisors, and those employed at its affiliate banks and lending institutions. This expands Kaplan’s long-standing partnership with LPL to provide products and services to LPL advisors.
Among Kaplan’s more than 30 financial education programs are professional designation programs in financial planning, such as the Chartered SRI CounselorSM (CSRIC®) and Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), offered by the College for Financial Planning®—a Kaplan Company. These programs provide specialized training in sustainable, responsible, and impact (SRI) investments—including environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing—and retirement planning, which will support LPL advisors and affiliates with growing their business and creating desired client outcomes. Many professional designation programs through the College provide stackable credit toward its CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP®) certification program and master of science degree in personal financial planning.
Beyond professional designation courses, LPL advisors and affiliates will benefit from Kaplan’s extensive financial education programs, including exam prep in securities and insurance licensing, CFP® certification education and exam prep, and leadership and professional development.
Brandon Busteed, Kaplan’s Chief Partnership Officer, said, “This partnership is all about helping LPL Financial achieve its goals of attracting, retaining, and supporting the most knowledgeable and skilled employees and financial advisors in the financial services industry.”
Robert Pettman, LPL Financial’s executive vice president, Wealth Management Solutions, said, “LPL is focused on providing comprehensive training opportunities for employees and extending those same opportunities to our valued affiliates. Adding Kaplan to our Vendor Affiliate Program helps us better support the ongoing development and growth of our financial professionals. We believe these kinds of programs can help advisors reduce the complexity and costs of running their businesses while increasing the possibilities for ongoing expansion. The ability to deliver access to the industry’s best financial education services will play an important role in helping our clients grow their business.”
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 and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, all of our employees across 27 countries continue Stanley’s mission, working with hundreds of thousands of students and professionals and 12,000 corporate and 4,000 school and university clients worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at www.kaplan.com.
About LPL Financial
LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve,* supporting nearly 21,000 financial advisors, and approximately 1,100 institution-based investment programs and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.
*Top RIA custodian (Cerulli Associates, 2020 U.S. RIA Marketplace Report); No. 1 Independent Broker-Dealer in the U.S. (Based on total revenues, Financial Planning magazine 1996-2021); No. 1 provider of third-party brokerage services to banks and credit unions (2020-2021 Kehrer Bielan Research & Consulting Annual TPM Report); Fortune 500 Company as of June 2021. LPL and its affiliated companies provide financial services only from the United States.
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