IT industry supports CompTIA Educational Foundation

Source: Technology Digital

Date :8/24/2007 2:22:40 PM

Several leading organizations in the IT industry are providing strong support for its Creating Futures program, says CompTIA.

Industry leaders HP and Ricoh are among the companies supporting Creating Futures through donations of materials, services and expertise. The donations are providing individuals with opportunities for education, training and professional certifications as the first steps on the road to rewarding careers in technology.

Creating Futures is targeted at providing IT career opportunities to veterans transitioning out of the military; individuals with disabilities; at-risk youth; and dislocated workers. The program works with employers to identify their hiring needs, then tailors education and training programs to help individuals obtain the skills employers are looking for.

The following companies and organizations are supporting the program:

- Element K, which delivers products, technology and services that help customers plan, develop, launch and manage learning programs.

- Giant Campus, a provider of technology training, consulting, and staffing services to the youth and education markets; the U.S. Armed Forces, their families and DoD Civilians; the federal government; and private sector corporations.

- Global Mentoring Solutions (GMS), a leading provider of live, on-demand support services in several, rapidly growing markets, including workforce learning and performance.

- HP, among the world's largest IT companies with a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure.

- MeasureUp, an assessment and certification practice test company that provides tools to reinforce learning and validate knowledge.

- New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Jacksonville, Fla., a provider of comprehensive and cost-effective training for individuals looking to expand their IT skills.

- Pearson VUE, which delivers over four million high-stakes exams a year for clients in the licensure, certification, academic admissions, regulatory and government testing service markets.

- Prometric, the leading global provider of comprehensive testing and assessment services.

- Ricoh, a global leader in digital office solutions, contributing to the success of businesses in every corner of the world.

- SERVICE 800, an industry leader in real time customer follow-ups and industry benchmarking programs.

- Technology Training and Services Corporation (TTSC), a provider of IT training and consulting for government and industry throughout the world.

TechSkills Cleveland, a nationally recognized innovator in technical and professional education.