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NWEA is a non-profit, research-based organization that helps students and educators throughout the world by developing assessment systems that precisely evaluate growth and proficiency—and provide insights to assist personalize education. It was established in Portland, OR in 1977. Many students have been impacted severely by school closures, and they are available to help instructors, parents, and students navigate on-site or remote learning. For the past 40 years, NWEA has created pre-K–12 tests and professional learning opportunities to help all students progress along their optimal learning paths. Their technologies are trusted by educators in 140 countries, including more than half of all schools in the United States. The firm is providing job offers for the positions of User Experience Researcher, Customer Support Specialist, and Senior Software Engineer. They are also offering incentives to employees such as Paid health plans, Retirement plans, Tuition reimbursement, and more.

Nonprofit
$100M to $500M
Medium
Multiple locations
Niche Education
1977
Matt Chapman

Departments

What departments NWEA employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation55.4%
Sales / Retail14.2%
Computer / IT - Other10.7%
Software Developers and Programmers10.1%
Management - Other9.6%
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Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do NWEA employees have before joining?
Years of experience at NWEA: Newcomers: 9%, Experiencers: 13%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 57%. NWEA employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did NWEA employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before NWEA: Compass Learning (now Edgenuity Inc.), Educational Testing Service, Intel. Typical NWEA employees have worked at Compass Learning (now Edgenuity Inc.).
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Compass Learning (now Edgenuity Inc.)
Educational Testing Service
Intel

Professional Growth

What industries did NWEA employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of NWEA: Niche Education, Computer Systems Design Companies, Elementary & Secondary School, Colleges / Universities, Software Publishing Companies. NWEA employees most likely come from a Niche Education industry background.
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Professional Growth

Where did NWEA employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at NWEA: Small: 41%, Medium: 16%, Large: 43%. Most NWEA employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at NWEA study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at NWEA study?
Oregon State University
Portland Community College
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at NWEA?
Time employed at NWEA: <1: 9%, 1-3: 36%, 4-8: 34%, 9-13: 12%, 14-20: 8%, 20+: 1%. Most NWEA employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does NWEA rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at NWEA: 58.6% Male and 41.4% Female. Age ratio at NWEA: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 14%, 31-40: 34%, 41-50: 33%, 51-60: 14%, 60+: 5%. NWEA rates - 13.6% less female than the industry average. Most NWEA employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does NWEA rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at NWEA: high. NWEA ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do NWEA employees go on to work at?
Future employers of NWEA: Edmentum, Epiq, K12, Kaiser Permanente, New Relic. People who work at NWEA most typically go on to work for the Edmentum.
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Edmentum
Epiq
K12
Kaiser Permanente
New Relic