Enhancing Learning with Services: The PGA of America was honored for its innovative, custom learning programs developed in partnership with Skillsoft for its apprentices and members. As a result of the training, the PGA improved engagement and realized a $5.14 return for every $1 spent on learning.

Impacting Learning in Higher Education and the Public Sector: University of Alberta was recognized for their learning program that addresses their seven core competencies for support staff as well as their flexible training options for all employees. By offering Skillsoft assets in the form of targeted learning programs, their employees are able to take training at their own pace and availability.

Innovative Collaboration in Learning: TELUS was recognized for a learning program that facilitates collaboration with their geographically dispersed audience and fundamentally drives a cultural shift with respect to learning and leadership. Their integrated platform for social conversations, videos, wikis and blogs helps flatten their organization and give senior leaders a stronger sense of what's happening within the organization.

Learning Champion of the Year: Leslie Positeri, Senior Training and Development Specialist and Brian Molyneaux, Elearning Information Technology Lead, both of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, manage a best-in-class learning program. Leslie and Brian achieved success with their learning program, U-Learn, by aligning the program with strategic business goals and embedding it into the workflow with innovative solutions such as Skillsoft KnowledgeCenter Portals mapped to competencies, hybrid study groups for IT certifications, and institutional leadership and succession planning programs.

Program of the Year: UST Global was honored for a learning program that grows their organization by providing the right talent at the right time. UST Global addresses challenges with Skillsoft solutions across the entire business spectrum, from leadership development to project management and technology up skilling. As a result, employee learning hours have grown by 127 percent, increasing skills and improving employee engagement. An Honorable Mention in this category was also awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.
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