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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

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      2.6

      Culture & values

      2.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.2

      Senior management

      2.2

      Career opportunities

      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
      1.0
      Aug 20, 2024

      Company removes reviews

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits, time off, mostly remote work.

      Cons

      I posted a review here several weeks ago that was accepted, however, I initially recieved an email that the company had attempted to remove the review but Glassdoor determined they wouldn't remove it. However, it seems PLTW was persistent, so Glassdoor asked me to rewrite the review. Due to this fact, I think the first thing to know is that PLTW works hard to censor any honest feedback from their employees. To summarize my previous review, I would encourage anyone looking to join PLTW, and current employees, to review the organization's form 990 for the last few years. Here you can see how the c-suite's compensation changes (increases) compared to the rest of the employees struggling to keep up with inflation. I will mostly echo other reviews here. The people are unkind, leadership is out of touch, and in general something feels off. PLTW tries so hard to mask the internal inequity it's embarrassing. Stop trying to fix the problems with company swag and "extras." Fix the problems by addressing the broken performance review process, stop underpaying everyone but leadership, and definitely stop stifling feedback by persuading Glassdoor to remove negative reviews.

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      Project Lead The Way Response
      1y
      Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. We aim to ensure that all feedback is constructive and adheres to the guidelines set by Glassdoor. Sometimes, reviews may be removed by Glassdoor if they don’t meet these guidelines. We are incredibly gratified that recently over 88% of our organization shared that they are happy with their work experience would recommend PLTW as a great place to work. We are disappointed that your experience is not similar. If you’d like to discuss your feedback further, please contact Talent Experience. PLTW values honest and balanced insight, and we’d like the opportunity to address any concerns you may have directly. Thank you!
      1.0
      Jul 31, 2024

      Trust your gut.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The impact on student lives is real and best captured by the YouTube videos of alumni.

      Cons

      The impact is not enough to overcome all of the red flags I saw during the lengthy interview process and now deal with as an employee. The stated core values are not lived. The culture cannot be fixed by commemorative swag. It would need hard work that is not prioritized. Mean girls run the VP level. The SVPs and ELT do not work as hard as their compensation assumes nor support their customer facing staff. “Togetherness” is therefore forced and purposeless. “Learning” is not valued nor properly planned. “Inclusion” is only for those who have taught or administered PLTW in their midwestern schools and districts. “Customer Centricity” is only a motive for when it matches the plans of leadership already. You will see some of this during the interview process - trust your gut.

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      Project Lead The Way Response
      1y
      It’s concerning to learn about the challenges you’ve been experiencing and to hear that your experience working with us has not been positive. We are committed to authentically living out our core values and creating a safe and productive work environment for all. If you’d like to discuss your concerns directly, please reach out to Talent Experience. Honest and balanced input is valuable, and we’re committed to understanding the experience of our team members.
      5.0
      Jul 30, 2024

      A rewarding experience that's better than great!

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Leaving my previous organization was scary, but I was ready for a change in pace, industry, and responsibilities. Working for PLTW has far exceeded my expectations since joining the organization. Last week I attended our first bi-annual all team in person retreat, where we had the opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun together. I wanted to share my experience with future teammates as we continue to grow and add more amazing people to our team, so I figured I would share my review of PLTW on Glassdoor. As I read through some of the reviews, I was truly shocked as they do not represent what my experience has been up to this point. I know that everyone experiences companies, management, and work differently. I also know that not every organization is perfect, and I don't believe the majority of folks expect them to be. Over my 25 years in the professional world, I have learned that you if you want to see the change you have to be the change. So here I am being the change. The management (or leadership) team genuinely cares about the well-being of the team members. There is a strong emphasis on work-life balance, and the organization offers various wellness programs and resources. They offer flexible PTO, which is unbelievable, recognize holidays, and give all team members a week off during the holidays to be with their families, friends, loved ones, etc. It absolutely refreshing to work in a place where you feel valued and supported. The teamwork and collaboration is exceptional. Colleagues are always willing to lend a hand, share knowledge, and work together to achieve common goals. The sense of camaraderie and mutual respect is evident in everyday work. Not to mention we have lots of fun, and from the sounds of our event last week there is more fun to come as we come up with ideas to keep this going in our remote first world. The projects we work on are innovative and have a significant impact on students and educators across the country. It's rewarding to see the positive outcomes of our efforts and to be part of an organization that is at the forefront of educational innovation. I was completely inspired by our board of directors and executive leadership team sponsoring an innovation tournament. There were so many intelligent, amazing, and super cool ideas that team members worked on at the same time as they regular responsibilities to better our company in the future! PLTW is a mission driven organization. We are making a difference in the future of our country by inspiring students and educators across the nation, and I couldn't be happier to be a part of this work.

      Cons

      As previously mentioned, not every organization is perfect. I really don't have any "cons" when it comes to PLTW, but I will share a challenging experience I had back when I first started - 3 years ago. PLTW is an intricate organization, so naturally I found it challenging to understand all the inner workings. There are many teams inside of teams with differing levels, as well as department and job specific titles that were extremely difficult to understand. Instead of just making this PLTW's problem and blaming the company for not making it easy on me, I embraced the challenge to learn as I wanted to really be a part of PLTW. I put myself out there and asked tons of questions of other team members (at all levels) who took the time to get to know me, shared what they could regarding the complexities, and helped me connect the dots. Through open, honest, and meaningful conversations with many others across the company, I am now a part of something so much more than what I ever envisioned.

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      Project Lead The Way Response
      1y
      Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that your experience working with us has been so positive. It is dedicated and passionate Team Members like you who shape our culture and collectively contribute to our impact on students and teachers. If there’s anything we can do to support you or enhance your experience further, please let us know. We’re always here to help and we look forward to accomplishing great things together. Thanks again for your feedback and for being a part of our team!
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