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Project Lead The Way

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Project Lead The Way reviews

2.7

32% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

Dr. David Dimmett

45% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Project Lead The Way has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Project Lead The Way employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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84 reviews
3.0
May 5, 2014

Great mission, spotty implementation

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great offices, generous benefits including a very good 403(b) plan. It is a not for profit, so the pay is okay, but you won't get rich. Co-workers are generally very smart and personable. Opportunities for Professional Development abound if you can take the time away from your heavy work load. CEO is personable and an outstanding face of the company.

Cons

Nearly everyone is a Director, Associate Director or Vice President, i.e. too many chiefs and not enough indians. While the CEO is outstanding, some members of Senior Leadership and their staffs are out of their depth. Projects with lofty goals are started without considering how to reach them, then the goals are changed on a whim. Some departments seem to be wildly overstaffed with people who don't appear to do much of anything, while others are chronically understaffed. Management is incredibly secretive, making employees uneasy about their positions thus affecting morale.

1.0
Jan 30, 2023

Stay away if you value your health and wellbeing

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unlimited pto, cheap benefits, work from home

Cons

New CEO is completely unqualified and has no direction or authority. Senior leadership is unorganized and at each others throats. No one knows what they’re doing. I don’t see the company lasting for another 25 years. Get out while you still can and find a place that values your work. This company will pretend like they care but if you’re not a suck up, they’ll find a reason to toss you out. If you are, buy some chapstick.

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Project Lead The Way Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Project Lead The Way (PLTW), our Talent Selection process is designed to ensure all applicants, internal and external, have a fair and equitable experience. We are focused on hiring and promoting the best qualified candidate for every position. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and consider applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. Our North Star is our bold 10-year vision, which enables us to continue transforming our ability to serve any student, anywhere, efficiently, and effectively. We are a Learning organization who strive to enhance our students and Team Members’ experience every day and are always looking for ways to evolve in pursuit of this important initiative. We value our Team Members and work to ensure the overall experience is built on positive interactions and meaningful connections.
1.0
May 27, 2021

Disappointing experience

Recommend
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Pros

PTO and benefits Remote work

Cons

Too many leaders with senior executive titles with huge egos and not enough people to do the actual work. Lots of siloed work and “squirrel” mentality (aka ‘shiny object’ syndrome) at the C-level. Significant executive salaries ($250-750k as shown on tax forms) considering PLTW is an educational nonprofit org.

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