CLO Learning in Practice Awards 2018 Finalist

SweetRush makes the shortlist for the Excellence in Technology Innovation Award with an inventive virtual reality learning program, and earns a coveted spot as a finalist in the CLO Learning in Practice Awards 2018.

San Francisco, Calif., September 3, 2018 — Chief Learning Officer (CLO) recently revealed their list of finalists for the CLO Learning in Practice Awards 2018, and SweetRush was shortlisted in the Excellence in Technology Innovation category. The company was recognized for its work with client-partner Hilton, developing a virtual reality learning program that mixes 360-degree video and hands-on 3D activities designed to build empathy.

With the nomination, SweetRush has secured either a gold, silver, or bronze award, which will be announced during a special ceremony held on October 2.

“We are so thrilled to be nominated for such a prestigious award for our work in virtual reality,” says Arturo Schwartzberg, Cofounder and Chairman at SweetRush. “We have the utmost respect for CLO, and it means a lot to know the admiration is mutual. We share this recognition with Hilton; awards like these are just not possible without the trust and collaboration of our clients.”

Established in 2003, the Learning in Practice Awards recognize learning leaders who have demonstrated excellence in the design and delivery of employee development programs.

You can find the complete list of CLO Learning in Practice Awards 2018 finalists, listed by category, on CLO’s website.

About SweetRush

Dream for a moment that you have the expertise and tools to positively impact the lives of others. You can affect mindsets and behavior. You can help an organization grow, change, prosper, and thrive. The passionate pursuit of this expertise and the development of these tools have been at the heart of the success SweetRush has experienced collaborating with clients who share the same dream.

SweetRush’s focus on team culture and mastery of performance improvement is reflected in loyal clients, a near-zero turnover of teammates, a 17-year track record of success, and a remarkable portfolio. Our work with clients has earned us gold awards from our peers and high ranking on the top training-industry lists.

Every solution we deliver is infused with creativity. Instructional creativity allows us to discover effective and unique solutions to our clients’ challenges. Artistic creativity spurs us to create visually exciting, engaging user experiences. Technical creativity allows us to embrace new capabilities and platforms as they emerge, such as virtual reality, gamification, and mobile delivery. Cultural creativity empowers our clients to create the conditions that energize and empower their people and unleash the energy in their teams. Our Talent Solutions team builds on its unique knowledge of talent, team building, and learning and development to craft a unique, creative solution for clients who need the best temporary staff to augment their team. We apply the creative lens to all things, from project management to our treatment of our teammates, clients, and the planet.

We are over 150 people strong and have been in business since 2001. Every day, we give thanks for the trust of our world-class clients. Our deliverables span from analysis and curriculum mapping to the creation of blended training products, including live and virtual classroom training, custom-developed eLearning, and innovative use of emerging technologies.

Dream with us, and together let’s make a positive impact!