MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AlliedBarton Security Services, a premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has formed an educational alliance with Capella University (http://www.capella.edu). Capella is an accredited online university** that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults. Under the alliance, AlliedBarton employees and their immediate family members* are eligible for reduced tuition at Capella. As of June 30, 2011, more than 38,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella, with 31 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella's master's degree programs.
“Our company strongly embraces employee development and learning,” said Rich Cordivari, AlliedBarton’s vice president of learning and development. “This alliance is important because we are committed to creating a culture of customer-focused leaders, providing strategic learning and development opportunities, and supporting our more than 4,000 employees who are veterans.”
*Family member discounts are not applicable for residents of Florida.
About AlliedBarton Security Services
AlliedBarton Security
Services is a premier provider of highly trained, responsive security
personnel. Client-focused security officers and managers located across
the country are supported by national resources developed from over 50
years of security experience. More than 50,000 employees and 100 offices
provide security for several thousand clients in many industries,
including approximately 200 Fortune 500 companies. As the most honored
security officer services company, AlliedBarton is a leader in
award-winning programs. AlliedBarton has been recognized by Training
magazine, ASTD, Corporate University Xchange, Leadership Excellence and
the American Business Awards, among others. For more information call
1.866.825.5433 or visit www.AlliedBarton.com.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu)
is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by
providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80
percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's,
specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling,
education, health administration, homeland security, human resource
management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management
and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public
health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's
degree programs in business, information technology, nursing,
psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently
offers 135 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate
programs. More than 38,000 students were enrolled as of June 30, 2011,
from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to
providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced
business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis.
For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu
or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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**Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and
is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor,
Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), www.capella.edu.
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