FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global educational services provider Kaplan has earned the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer designation, which recognizes the company’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Employers designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 companies participated.
Scott Kilgore, Chief Customer Officer, Kaplan North America, said:
"We’re incredibly proud to be named a Military Friendly® Employer, a recognition that reflects Kaplan’s commitment to valuing the unique skills and resilience of our team members who have worn the uniform. Having served in the U.S. Army for nine years, I can personally attest that Kaplan empowers those who have served, recognizing that our leadership, capabilities, and tenacity strengthen the entire organization and drive success for our students, clients, and partners alike. We honor the contributions of all former military personnel at our company and are grateful for the distinct qualities they bring, which help us accomplish our mission of promoting educational and career advancement."
Kayla Lopez, senior director of Military Partnerships at Military Friendly®, said:
“Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Employers designation have wholeheartedly invested in comprehensive and impactful initiatives that bring about positive, life-changing results for our valued service members, dedicated military spouses, and esteemed veterans within their ranks. We salute these exemplary employers who raise the bar and understand that hiring military personnel is not merely an act of goodwill but a testament to a standard that truly embodies sound business wisdom. Their commitment to integrating military personnel into their workforce not only reflects their compassion but also underscores their business acumen."
The 22nd annual list of Military Friendly® Employers can be viewed at www.militaryfriendly.com and will be published in the December 2024 issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine.
Contact Russell Schaffer at russell.schaffer@kaplan.com for more information.
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, retainment, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 15,000 corporate clients, and 3,300 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.
About Military Friendly ® Employers:
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,800 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation annually. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.
Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)
