Florida Virtual School Named 2024 “Best Places to Work” in Central Florida

August 23, 2024

FLVS, a leader in online education for more than 26 years, has been named among Orlando Business Journal’s 2024 “Best Places to Work.” FLVS fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and dedication that fuels productivity in an online environment.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2024) —  Florida Virtual School (FLVS), a fully accredited public school district and leader in online education for over 26 years, has been named the Orlando Business Journal’s 2024 “ Best Places to Work” in the giant category, for companies with more than 500 Central Florida employees. 

“This award is a testament to our more than 3,500 team members who strive every day to make a lasting impact,” said Dr. Louis Algaze, president and CEO of Florida Virtual School. “We are committed to ensuring that each team member feels valued, empowered, and aware of the critical role they play in shaping the academic futures of our students.”

As a fully remote organization, FLVS fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and dedication that fuels productivity in an online environment. Team members are united in a common goal: to put the student at the center of every decision made and support each other in achieving this mission. 

“We believe that our team members thrive when they’re given the freedom and opportunity to make a difference in our students’ lives,” said Katerina Alfaro Lopez, Senior Director, Human Resources & Operations. “Because of this, FLVS has an impressive 94% overall employee retention rate.”

 To support team member growth and happiness, FLVS provides: 

• Comprehensive onboarding training that introduces team members to every aspect of the organization and reinforces our core values: excellence, innovation, community, balance, and communication
• On-going professional development such as training programs, workshops, mentorship opportunities, leadership development initiatives, and an annual learning conference
• Educational assistance and support for advanced degrees
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous time off
• Robust wellness program with incentives and financial well-being workshops

With a strong culture, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, and a shared passion for student success, FLVS continues to be an exceptional place to work.

The Orlando Business Journal’s 2024 Best Places to Work awards are an annual program recognizing the region's companies that rate highest for employee satisfaction. These special workplaces not only provide employees with the tools they need to succeed but also give them a sense of pride and belonging.

Employees at each company were scored on 30 items across six categories: communications and resources, manager effectiveness, team dynamics, individual needs, personal engagement, and trust in leadership.

The list of winners was announced during the OBJ’s 2024 Best Places to Work awards event on Aug. 22. 

For more information about Florida Virtual School, visit flvs.net.