22 Aug EdventureCo wins Bronze Stevie Award in 2022 International Business Awards
EdventureCo, a B Corp certified premium provider of digital, soft, and future skills training, is pleased to announce that it has been honoured by the International Business Awards (IBAs) with a Bronze Stevie Award under the Achievement in Growth category.
The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. Also known as the International Stevies, the IBAs recognise the remarkable achievements of individuals and organisations worldwide.
This year, EdventureCo received the Bronze Stevie Award for its transformational growth in financial year 2021, growing its EBITDA by 147% during this period1. The company’s performance during the pandemic enabled it to thrive even when faced with the challenges of COVID lockdowns.
EdventureCo redesigned more than 95% of its courses for online delivery and shifted to a virtual instructor-led training (VILT) format. This allowed DDLS – EdventureCo’s digital skills training provider – to continue its training and support of clients at a critical time when many organisations started relying heavily on IT teams to support their virtual workforces.
Following the pivot, EdventureCo recommenced its strategy to broaden course offerings and grow its presence across Asia-Pacific, particularly focusing on the digital skills training sector. Growth drivers included:
1. Upskilling employees to counteract disruption from automation
2. Reskilling those affected by COVID-19 in cybersecurity to meet client demand
3. Upskilling and reskilling employees to meet IT industry demand
Comments from International Business Awards Judges included:
“Any organisation that takes care of its triple bottom (planet, people, and profit) is bound to grow exponentially. EdventureCo is a living testament to that.”
“Observing a growth of 147% is extremely remarkable, especially during a pandemic. Arowana definitely deserves an award for its growth during such a hard time all over the world.”
“Impressive growth in both revenues and underlying earnings. Congratulations on your achievements.”
The recognition is the second Stevie Award for EdventureCo this year. In June, the company also received the Asia Pacific Gold Stevie Award under the category Innovative Achievement in International Expansion.
About EdventureCo
EdventureCo is a premium provider of digital, soft, and future skills training that prepares the workforce of today for success tomorrow. Students receive skills and qualifications to commence their careers, upskill or reskill, as part of EdventureCo’s commitment to lifelong learning experiences.
It comprises six established and market leading businesses delivering skills focused training to over 30,000 students each year via online delivery and across 13 campuses in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
EdventureCo operates as the education platform for parent company Arowana. Its brands include ENS, Everthought Education, DDLS, the Australian Institute of ICT, Auldhouse, and Plain English Foundation.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organisations in more than 70 nations.
Honouring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognise outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.