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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
Kaplan was selected as a 2024 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of diverse talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Multi-Faceted and Thoughtful Approach to University Recruitment
The Campus Recruitment team at Kaplan has undergone significant training to understand and appeal to Gen Z. A hybrid recruitment strategy allows agility and innovation to meet students where they are. By focusing on the candidate experience, the recruitment team is able to build a broader and more representative talent pipeline. Kaplan offers virtual and on campus opportunities to network and connect with current employees. A virtual interview structure allows for flexibility, and candidates receive a digital candidate and interview guide that outlines the role and helps them showcase their skills and experience to demonstrate the impact they will make at Kaplan.
Overarching Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Kaplan is committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, normalizes equity, and embeds inclusivity. The Campus Recruitment team understands that Gen Z is the most diverse generation. However, that doesn't mean there isn't work to do. Kaplan partners with MSIs across the country to attract a diverse candidate pool. Mentorship, ERGs, and continuous opportunities to participate, learn and lean into DEI initiatives are offered. At Kaplan, all employees learn about unconscious bias, inclusion and diversity and discover ways to expand knowledge and become an ally. With a focus on early talent, Kaplan is proud to help students overcome challenges that can stand in the way of their future.
Impactful Internship Program
Kaplan's Internship Program's mission is to support, develop and empower underrepresented talent to be successful in today's corporate world. Interns work remotely within teams across the organization to gain real world business experience, professional development and networking, benefit from career coaching, and receive mentorship. Kaplan's Interns engage and connect with leaders at all levels of the organization, including the CEO (who started as a Kaplan Intern!) The Kapstone Project is the culmination the 10 week program, where interns present their impact and accomplishments to leadership.