CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio (Nasdaq:
ZVO), an education technology services company, cut the ribbon at
their new Chandler Headquarters yesterday. Andrew Clark, Founder, President, and CEO of
Zovio, was joined by over 300 attendees, including Arizona economic leaders, elected officials,
and community partners.
Glenn Hamer (President and
CEO of the Arizona Chamber of
Commerce and Industry), Todd
Sanders (President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix
Chamber), Terri Kimble
(President and CEO of the Chandler
Chamber of Commerce), Kevin
Hartke (Mayor of Chandler), State Representative
Jeff Weninger of the Arizona
State House of Representatives, and State Senator J.D.
Mesnard of the Arizona State Senate all spoke at the event.
"We decided to move our headquarters to Chandler, Arizona, because it enables us to
tap into local talent to fill our new jobs, enjoy a positive and
committed business environment, and in particular work with state
leadership, business community leaders and elected officials who
are committed to helping learners and leaders achieve their
aspirations," said Clark.
Sanders echoed Clark's words. "Working with state leadership and
the business community state-wide, the Greater Phoenix Chamber
continues to work toward a business climate that encourages the
relocation of out-of-state organizations, like Zovio, to here in
Arizona."
"Zovio's diverse set of learning and development solutions,
which go beyond upskilling and provide paths to college degree
programs, micro-badge courses, and certifications, will help
Arizona address the skills gap,
while the over 800 jobs they are bringing to the East Valley
support the Arizona Chamber of
Commerce and Industry's economic development goals," said
Hamer.
During his remarks, Chandler
Mayor Kevin Hartke said,
"Chandler is pleased to welcome
Zovio to our Community of Innovation. Our city's current workforce
is highly educated — 43 percent of adult residents have a
bachelor's or advanced degree — and additional educational options
in Chandler will provide even more
opportunity to ensure the pipeline of skilled workers continues for
years to come."
Terri Kimble, President and CEO
of the Chandler Chamber of
Commerce, also spoke of the alignment between Zovio and the
Chandler Chamber. "We are both committed to fostering an
environment that champions visionary technology, educational
achievement, and community engagement within our city."
Zovio has a long-standing commitment to giving back in the
communities where its employees live and work. In celebration of
the ribbon cutting, Zovio announced $50,000 in community contributions. Two local
philanthropies, Jobs for Arizona's Graduates and Arizona SciTech
Festival were presented donations of $25,000 each on behalf of Zovio's corporate
social responsibility initiative.
Located in Chandler, near
Cooper Road and Loop 202, Zovio's 130,000-square-foot corporate
headquarters is designed to encourage collaboration and innovation.
Highlights of the facility, which will be home to over 800
employees, include:
- The latest meeting room and wireless technology;
- Solar panels that double as covered parking for employees and
generate more than 30 percent of the facility's electric needs;
and
- An on-site café, health center, gym, and coffee bar.
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.
Zovio leverages its core strengths and applies its technology and
capabilities to priority market needs. Using advanced data and
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
480-710-6843
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