Billy Downing

It’s no secret that the biggest problem facing companies is talent attraction, retention, and engagement – these areas are expensive and time critical. In fact, research indicates on average it costs up to 150% to replace a mid-level employee’s salary and currently one in three new hires leave within the first 6 months. The deeper challenge lies in employee disengagement, which coupled with turnover is costing the U.S. between $483B - $605B in lost productivity annually. For once, there is no “chicken or the egg” mystery – employee disengagement happens before turnover. One of the most cited reasons employees become disengaged and leave their companies is a lack of recognition. According to Gallup, “Recognition motivates, provides a sense of accomplishment, and makes employees feel valued for their work”. Sparck is a personalized employee recognition and engagement platform that creates a thriving workplace your people will love. We equip you with when, what, and how to recognize each person in a way that is most meaningful to them within seconds.

Sparrow allows users to search and compare personalized student loan offers through a single application, bringing simplicity, choice, and transparency to an otherwise inefficient and opaque lending process.

Were transforming the way parents educate their children through the effective ways via technology. Company Overview: Karen Quinn, best-selling author and the Testing Mom, along with Michael McCurdy, NYC Gifted and Talented parent expert, founded TestingMom.com in 2010. TestingMom.com provides parents a revolutionary way for parents to make sure their child gets a top-notch education. The service helps parents prepare their children for testing for gifted and talented and private school admissions along with educational enhancement activities for school pre-K to 8th grade.

Penji is a software platform that helps universities scale up student support (tutoring, advising, mentoring). To survive and thrive in the coming years, universities must modernize and improve their value proposition for students. Were excited to be a trusted partner for many top-tier universities in that effort.

Springpod is an immersive online careers and university exploration platform. We connect our users to world-leading employers and educational institutions. Our mission is to enable all young people to select and secure their brightest future. Through our virtual experiences young people can gain the experience, knowledge and skills they need to take their next steps while our clients build diverse, engaged talent pools and generate massive, measurable social impact.

For 30 years, Summit Educational Group has become one of the most successful and well-respected tutoring companies in the country. Summit’s customized One-on-One, In-Home Tutoring services help students prepare for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, SSAT, ISEE, and even academic subjects. No two students are alike, which is why we offer a customized, individual plan designed to fit your needs. We have developed, and continue to perfect, a suite of proven, results-driven course materials which help students improve critical thinking skills and develop effective test-taking strategies, leading to higher scores. Our course books and test analysis have also helped hundreds of schools and tutoring companies worldwide generate higher test scores for their students. Our tutors are the face and heart of Summit, and they are committed to helping all students achieve their highest potential. They are passionate, caring teachers who know how to motivate, build confidence, and raise scores. We invest in our tutors accordingly with unparalleled support and ongoing training. When matching a family with a tutor, we consider the student’s unique personality, learning style, needs, and goals to provide the ideal match. A strong tutor — and the right tutor — are integral to creating a successful tutoring program.

It’s no secret that the biggest problem facing companies is talent attraction, retention, and engagement – these areas are expensive and time critical. In fact, research indicates on average it costs up to 150% to replace a mid-level employee’s salary and currently one in three new hires leave within the first 6 months. The deeper challenge lies in employee disengagement, which coupled with turnover is costing the U.S. between $483B - $605B in lost productivity annually. For once, there is no “chicken or the egg” mystery – employee disengagement happens before turnover. One of the most cited reasons employees become disengaged and leave their companies is a lack of recognition. According to Gallup, “Recognition motivates, provides a sense of accomplishment, and makes employees feel valued for their work”. Sparck is a personalized employee recognition and engagement platform that creates a thriving workplace your people will love. We equip you with when, what, and how to recognize each person in a way that is most meaningful to them within seconds.

We are a group of highly talented, trained and motivated tutors dedicated to helping students become more confident. Were building skills that last well beyond a test or a class. Were building better learners for life. We care about our students​ success and constantly strive to help them set their goals and realize their potential. Whether they are seeking to master the material, overcome the anxiety of test taking, or gain confidence in their abilities, our students find that we are committed to doing whatever it takes to help them achieve their optimal results. A good tutoring relationship is one of our top priorities. We believe that students retain more when they are fully engaged in tutoring; therefore, we strive to keep our sessions both informative and lively. Numerous students admit that they actually miss our sessions after the coursework is complete. We feel that this camaraderie between students and their tutors is a major factor in our students​ success.

At Advanced Classroom Technologies, we provide cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance the learning environment, stimulate creativity, and encourage student collaboration. We are a team of knowledgeable education consultants dedicated to making the classroom more productive and lessons more engaging. For the past 25 years, Advanced Classroom Technologies has remained true to its mission of empowering teachers with the technologies and skills that they need to prepare todays students for the world of tomorrow. We are always looking to expand our teams footprint in the territories that we serve. If you have experience helping schools improve student outcomes and want to thrive in the EdTech space, we want you on our team. Reach out to us at solutions@advclasstech.com

Sparrow allows users to search and compare personalized student loan offers through a single application, bringing simplicity, choice, and transparency to an otherwise inefficient and opaque lending process.