Oakwood University Among Elite Training Top 125

LOS ANGELES (March 12, 2007) - Oakwood Worldwide has been recognized by Training Magazine as a Top 125 company for its employee-sponsored workforce training and development programs.

The Top 125 is the most elite list for training and development among Fortune 500 companies. In its ranking, the editors at Training noted Oakwood's "Oakwood University" and its Action Learning Program, a mentoring program for new hires.

"This is a prestigious honor, and is a direct reflection of Oakwood's commitment to Associate development," said Sr. Vice President of Human Resources John Jakubek. "Oakwood is committed to serving our most important resource - our Associates - and supporting their continued education and success."

As part of the Top 125, Oakwood joins some of the most respected companies in the world, including Ritz-Carlton, Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, Verizon and General Mills, Inc., all of which have been recognized in this and previous years for their commitment to training.

Oakwood Worldwide's Oakwood University features dynamic in-class and online classes for all Associates, and is continually enhancing its course catalog with new curriculum so each Associate receives the vital skills they need to excel in their career. This dedication to training and development is part of Oakwood's commitment to provide superior customer service to both its guests and talented workforce. 

The process to be considered in the Top 125 is an extensive one, including a multi-tiered nomination process and application, and a detailed questionnaire requiring both quantitative and qualitative data. The editors of Training Magazine look at a number of criteria, including number of employees, training budget, best practices, new training initiatives, talent management and more. From this research, the editors then create their list and rankings.