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Corporate Social Responsibility

University of Phoenix believes in giving back to our community and getting involved. Through our Corporate Social Responsibility office, we have an exciting opportunity to create advantageous partnerships and relationships while making a tangible impact on our local communities. Helping to ensure healthy, vibrant and prospering communities is good for our employees, their families and our neighbors.

How We Focus Our Giving

Our community giving is centered on three focus areas: Education, Workforce and Community. For each focus area we have highlighted an organization that we have chosen to partner with. We specifically aim to assist children and at-risk youth, military and veterans, as well as underrepresented populations. These are all areas that are particularly aligned with our University's mission.

As a leading University in providing access to education, our guiding principle in all we do is to enhance the appreciation and accessibility of education in our communities. Our goal is to not just make education possible for our students, but to make education possible for everyone by supporting organizations that value learning.

National Teacher of the Year (Council of Chief State of School Officers)

University of Phoenix awards each State Teacher of the Year a Teaching It Forward℠ scholarship to present to a high school student of their choosing in their respective states and territories. This program, a project of the Council of Chief State of School Officers (CCSSO), had its start in 1952 and is an extremely prestigious honor giving national attention to excellence in education. Introduced to the nation by the President of the United States, the National Teacher of the Year is chosen from recipients of the State Teachers of the Year. Throughout the year in which they're recognized, the Teacher of the Year travels nationally and internationally as a spokesperson for the teaching profession.

Workforce development is a key component to keeping our communities competitive and knowledgeable. By dedicating resources to our workforce, we can increase our nation's number of skilled workers and bring students real-world experience and expertise through our classrooms.

Junior Achievement of Arizona (JA)

University of Phoenix and Junior Achievement of Arizona partnered together in April 2009 to create the JA – You’re Hired! event. The University, in conjunction with a group of community leaders, developed the curriculum and program logistics, as well as provided volunteers. Arizona high school students prepare for the event by completing various assignments and then attending workshops to compete, network and learn about various business, communication and workforce skills. The core ideology of the organization is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. It educates students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Junior Achievement's 330,000 classroom volunteers reach 9.7 million students in 122 countries.

As a community we must share a common interest in the well-being of our neighbors. Therefore, we promise to give of ourselves and our time to help those who need support through volunteer work, partnerships and sponsorships.

Points of Light Institute

The University's Volunteer Program is involved with Points of Light Institute through its Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, National Volunteer Week and Make a Difference Day. Points of Light's mission is to inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world. The organization accomplishes its goals through its three business units: HandsOn Network, the largest volunteer network in the nation with 250 action centers; MissionFish, which enables eBay customers to use their purchasing power to donate to charities, and Civic Incubator, which includes global volunteerism, corporate initiatives, AmeriCorps alums, and generationOn, a youth service division. The organization also provides research, analysis, tools and training to support the creation and management of volunteer programs.

Learn More

Students, faculty, alumni, and staff mobilize around rebuilding New Orleans

For six months, we trained 6,300 service leaders, activated 14,000 volunteers and revitalized our neighborhoods along the Road to the Gulf.

How University of Phoenix gives back

Working with national and local community partners, we address workforce, community betterment and educational issues. We give back to our local communities through scholarships, encouraging employee volunteerism and in-kind service, and charitable giving.

Supporting stronger communities

The University of Phoenix Corporate Social Responsibility office creates partnerships and supportive relationships to make a tangible impact on local and national communities. Our efforts include promoting workforce development and greater access to education. We believe in creating a better world for our employees, their families and our neighbors.

Scholarships

Our scholarships make a difference for many deserving students. They are dispensed in partnership with non-profits and other organizations. The goal is to make higher education more accessible to those who would not be able to obtain a degree.

Employee volunteer program

We encourage volunteerism by providing access to volunteer opportunities, training and tools for our nearly one million students, alumni, faculty and staff.

In-Kind Services

The University provides customized online curriculum for non-profit organizations to help them engage their own communities in support of their mission and key programs.

Community Giving

University of Phoenix gives generously to local and national non-profits that align with our Corporate Social Responsibility focus areas. In doing so, we are able to positively impact our target communities of children and at-risk youth, military members and veterans, as well as underrepresented populations.

Spotlight on Employee Giving

Many University of Phoenix employees are actively involved with causes that support communities in diverse ways. "Spotlight on Employee Giving" offers them a place to share their good work, discuss the joy of service and inspire others to get involved. Here, you'll learn about the worthwhile organizations that our employees support during their free time and how you can help.

For questions about University of Phoenix Corporate Social Responsibility, please email Community@phoenix.edu.

Corporate Social Responsibility