By Gunnison Pagnotta
Twenty-eight companies were selected as Colorado’s Top Workplaces for the large company category with five-hundred or more employees. GOAL Academy High School, a statewide charter school authorized by District 49 and headquartered in Pueblo, has been honored and is the only school on the short list.
GOAL High School, established in 2007, has pioneered and continues to work on perfecting an educational model which features online curriculum with face-to-face support.
Using an anonymous employee engagement survey, provided by Energage, company culture is assessed. Energage, defines the process as “individual passion working toward shared success.” GOAL’s mission of developing productive members of society attracts individuals with a heartfelt desire to help young people. Mr. Ron Vigil, Director of Human Resources for GOAL puts it this way: “Employees come for the mission and stay for the culture.”
Vigil and his team pursue innovative solutions such as hybrid work from home and school combinations that are very attractive to staff members. GOAL also provides an impressive benefits package and strongly emphasizes wellness and work-life balance.
The award for Top Workplace provides even more energy to fulfill GOAL’s vision of helping all students achieve their full potential in a caring, supportive and personalized environment. Chief Executive Officer Constance Jones, PhD, said “These are exciting times for our staff and students. Each day we renew our commitment to innovation and creativity. Regardless of circumstances, we are committed to the very important job of educating our students and helping them stay on track to graduate.”
Gunnison Pagnotta is Communications Coordinator with GOAL High School.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: GOAL High School, Southern Region, operates a drop in site in the City Market shopping center here in Pagosa Springs. Learn more here.]