We are thrilled to announce that Gold Coast Schools has been recognized as one of Orlando’s Top Workplaces for 2025, marking our second consecutive year earning this prestigious honor! This achievement continues our remarkable track record, as we previously held this distinction every year from 2015 to 2020.
The Orlando Sentinel Media Group curated the list of top workplaces based on comprehensive employee surveys conducted in 2024. The confidential survey, conducted by research partner Energage, asked current employees to evaluate their employer across 24 critical factors, including:
- Company leadership
- Meaningfulness and appreciation
- Career opportunities
- Working environment
- Managerial skills Pay and benefits
Survey results were only considered valid if at least 35 percent of employees in a given company participated, ensuring authentic and representative feedback.
“We think the best way to determine whether or not a company is a top workplace is simply by asking the employees what they think of the culture,” Dan Kessler, President of Energage, said. “The only criteria that goes into determining whether or not a company is a top workplace is the quantitative data that we capture and measure. You have to earn it, and you have to earn it day in and day out, in the moments that matter.”
Since beginning operations in 1970 as a real estate school with a single location, Gold Coast has grown into one of the country’s largest providers of education in real estate, appraisal, mortgage, insurance, CAM, and construction. With campuses across Florida and comprehensive online and livestream learning options, Gold Coast serves students through flexible formats that fit their schedules. Gold Coast joined the Colibri Group, a network of brands offering career education across multiple industries, in 2020.
“We are incredibly proud to be named a Top Workplace by The Orlando Sentinel Media Group for the second year running,” said Michael Hackett, Director of Strategy and Operations at Gold Coast Schools. “This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to prioritizing the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, who are truly the cornerstone of our success. We are immensely proud of our team and their continued dedication to excellence in supporting our students’ career goals.”
Ready to start your journey toward a rewarding career in real estate or other professional fields? Contact our team to learn more about Gold Coast Schools’ comprehensive coursework and flexible learning options.