CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zovio (Nasdaq:
ZVO), an education technology services company that partners with
higher education institutions and employers to deliver educational
programming and benefits, has partnered with Blue Shield of
California, a health plan provider
serving over 4 million plan members and nearly 65,000 physicians in
California, to provide debt-free
educational opportunities to their employees.
Through this partnership, full-time Blue Shield employees who
have been employed for six months can obtain free associate,
bachelor's or master's degrees at Ashford
University without taking out student loans or incurring
additional tuition expenses. In addition, immediate family members
of Blue Shield of California
employees can also enroll in Ashford
University degree programs at a discounted tuition rate.
Blue Shield of California Chief
Human Resources Officer Mary O'Hara
said, "At Blue Shield of California, we are committed to being a great
place to work where all of our people are given the opportunity to
grow personally, professionally, and financially. We
understand that student debt can be a barrier for employees who are
interested in furthering their education. At the same time, we are
trying to innovate and disrupt the healthcare system so that we can
deliver against our mission to make healthcare worthy of our family
and friends. That requires a learning organization where all
of our people have access to ongoing, high-quality learning and
professional development opportunities. We've developed our own
leadership curriculum that teaches employees how to lead, while
embodying our company values. A great next step is our
collaboration with Ashford, which gives our employees access to
free online higher education that can advance their capabilities,
careers, and professional goals."
"Blue Shield of California is a
forward-thinking organization that truly cares about their
employees and their family members," said Michael Rolnick, Senior Vice President of
Employer Services at Zovio. "Since day one, Blue Shield of
California has shown a commitment
to not only helping their employees achieve their education and
professional development goals, but have also remained steadfast in
their commitment to continuing to roll out impactful benefits that
align with their organization's mission. We look forward to
supporting them, their employees and their employees' families as
part of the Zovio community."
About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a health care
system worthy of our family and friends that is sustainably
affordable. We are a tax paying, not for profit, independent member
of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over 4 million
members, 6,800 employees and more than $20
billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in
Oakland, Blue Shield of
California and its affiliates
provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare health care
service plans in California. The
company has contributed more than $500
million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002
to have an impact on California
communities. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit
news.blueshieldca.com.
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, which includes Fullstack Academy, TutorMe, and
Learn@Forbes, 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
858 668 2586 x11636
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