American Public Education Inc (NASDAQ: APEI)

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) operates in the postsecondary education industry, providing online and campus-based education to approximately 107,000 students and career learning to approximately 27,000 individuals through its subsidiary institutions.

The company's main business activities include providing online and campus-based postsecondary education, as well as career learning and training. These services are offered through four subsidiary institutions: American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University (RU), Hondros College of Nursing (HCN), and Graduate School USA (GSUSA). APUS is an exclusively online institution that caters to military, military-affiliated, public service, and working adult students. It is institutionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. RU is a campus-based institution that provides nursing- and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, with programs that are institutionally accredited by HLC and programmatically accredited by specialty nursing accrediting bodies. HCN is a campus-based institution that focuses on nursing education, with programs that are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES) and programmatically accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). GSUSA is a career learning institution that provides training to the federal government and public employee workforce, and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

APEI generates revenue through tuition and fees from its students, as well as through contracts with government agencies and other organizations. The company's competitive strengths include its focus on return on educational investment and affordability, its commitment to excellence in academic programs and student services, and its ability to provide high-quality education and training to its students and customers. In terms of its position within the industry, APEI is a significant player in the online and campus-based postsecondary education market, with a strong presence in the military and healthcare education sectors. The company's institutions are well-established and have a reputation for providing high-quality education and training.

APEI serves a diverse range of students and customers, including active-duty military personnel, veterans, healthcare professionals, and government employees. The company's institutions are designed to meet the needs of these students and customers, offering flexible and convenient education and training options. One of the key strategies of APEI is to deliver a return on higher education investment, by providing affordable and high-quality education and training programs that meet the needs of learners. Another key strategy is to grow a national nursing platform, in response to the growing demand for healthcare professionals. The company aims to expand its nursing programs and offerings, and to enhance provider partnerships to act as a catalyst for enrollment growth and defray student costs. In addition to its focus on nursing education, APEI also aims to build a career learning platform, by expanding its offerings to include new domains and models and entering into new partnerships and collaborations to support its career learning initiatives.

The company's executive officers include Angela K. Selden, President and Chief Executive Officer; Richard W. Sunderland, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Craig S. MacGibbon, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer; Thomas A. Beckett, Senior Vice President and General Counsel; Tanya J. Axenson, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Karmela Gaffney, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer; and Nuno S. Fernandes, President, APUS. The company values employee diversity, with 53% of employees being female and 23% being people of color. The company's employee engagement and relations are measured through an annual employee engagement survey, and the results are used to implement programs and processes designed to enhance employee engagement and improve the employee and faculty experience. The company's health and safety initiatives include providing full-time employees, faculty, and staff with eight hours of additional paid time off for volunteering and giving back to society. The company's community impact initiatives include organizing volunteer opportunities and providing support to local communities.