Minister for Defence and Clare T.D. Tony Killeen has welcomed the announcement that Clare VEC has been named as one of 33 training providers nationwide to be provided funding under the Labour Market Activation Fund. Read more »
An event highlighting the positive role played by Information Technology (IT) in primary school teaching will be held in the Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis on Wednesday 1st September from 5pm to 7pm. Read more »
The Penelope Write Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been established to cater to the needs of children that reside in and attend schools within low income communities. This organization is being sponsored by Parker & Sons Publishing on behalf of Penelope Write. Penelope Write is a native of Chicago, Author, Graduate Student, and single mother of four children.
The foundation’s overall goal is to enhance the reading and writing skills of students who struggle with finding fun in learning and have difficulty advancing academically in these areas. The foundation itself will implement a Literacy Scholar Program into three (3) schools within the following states during latter of 2010: Illinois (Chicago), Georgia (Atlanta), Louisiana (New Orleans), Mississippi (Jackson), and Tennessee (Memphis).
Our foundation is extremely ecstatic with presenting your school and its students with the opportunity to enroll into our Literacy Scholar Program course offerings. In order to inquire further, please contact us directly via (773) 291-0629, visit us online via www.penelopewrite.com. Our experienced team of Educational Management Representatives will be sure to follow up with you within 3-5 business days.
In order to provide us with contributions for the organization’s purpose, please visit us online via http://parkersonspublishinginc.com/the_penelope_write_foundation.
Independent UK CRM specialist Concentrix has released a new case study which illustrates how they implemented a new CRM system for Bradford College. The system has successfully improved employer engagement and streamlined internal processes.
CRM in the education sector is fast becoming best practice. It provides a central location to store information relating to students, prospects and suppliers alike, empowering staff with knowledge and improving the customer experience. Bradford College needed a CRM system to support the colleges Employer Engagement strategy, their Train to Gain initiative, and to help them achieve the Training Quality Standard.
Before contacting Concentrix, Bradford College already had a CRM software in place, which was installed by another business partner. However, it didn’t live up to expectations, due to a combination of poor implementation, low configuration and lack of user training. The case study describes how Concentrix assessed the needs of the college, recommended GoldMine Premium Edition and goes on to explore the benefits which the new solution is delivering.
Concentrix has a wealth of experience in helping education organizations improve their efficiency and effectiveness. They have deployed CRM systems for a variety of schools, colleges, universities and related education organizations throughout the UK including: Grantham College, The Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) and Darlington College. Concentrix provides best in breed CRM solutions including Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Sage CRM and GoldMine Premium Edition and takes a product agnostic approach to supplying them.
Implementing a CRM solution doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are solutions available on different hosting platforms to match every budget. What’s more, as a Microsoft Authorized Education reseller, Concentrix are able to pass on significant educational discounts.
Background Information
Concentrix is a leading UK independent customer relationship management (CRM) specialist and IT solutions provider. Founded in 1999, Concentrix helps companies increase competitiveness, profitability and customer satisfaction by improving business processes, systems and IT.
Concentrix solutions are based on recognized, ‘best-of-breed’ software products. As well as providing Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Concentrix also supplies Microsoft Dynamics NAV, the Sage 200 suite, Sage CRM, and FrontRange’s GoldMine software. Concentrix has also developed a number of complementary, add-on CRM software modules, and has a dedicated team of software programmers and developers.
As well as CRM and business management software, the company supplies leading brand hardware, a comprehensive range of support, training, courses, upgrades, advice and consultancy. In other words, Concentrix provides complete solutions: software, hardware and supporting services.
Concentrix is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a fully Accredited Sage Business Partner and a FrontRange Premier Partner.
Concentrix is based in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire and has regional offices in Bristol and central London.
LIGATT Security CEO, Gregory Evans Announces Launch of Cyber Crime Courses in the Atlanta, Georgia Area
ATLANTA, GA—March 3, 2009—CEO of LIGATT Security (IGTP), Gregory Evans announced today that the company will launch a series of cyber-crime related courses at the beginning of this month. The courses will be taught at the Jasper, Woodstock and North Metro campuses of Appalachian Technical College in the metro Atlanta area.
Self proclaimed, “World’s No. 1 Hacker”, Gregory Evans will use his expertise combined with over 25 years of experience in technology and computer security to uncover the methods that computer hackers use to access information, and show students how not to be a victim. All courses are taught at a novice level that allows people from all educational and professional backgrounds to grasp the material.
The scheduled courses include; Computer Forensics, Computer Theft Prevention & Stolen Computer Recovery, Computer Surveillance and Spyware, Cyber Law – The Law of the Internet, Identity Theft Seminar, Password Cracking and Recovery, Security Policies, White Hat Hacking, and Wireless Security.
“I am very excited to partner with Appalachian Technical College. This is a much needed course for everyone”, says CEO Gregory Evans. LIGATT Security’s Cyber Crime courses are ideal for everyone. From people who understand that Cyber Crime is an ever increasing threat, to law enforcement officials who are accountable for protecting the personal information of the public, LIGATT Security’s Cyber Crime courses will equip students with the knowledge to combat Cyber Crime. All courses are eligible for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification for law enforcement officials.
“We are thrilled about LIGATT Security’s Cyber Crime courses because not only do they enhance our Criminal Justice program, but they also show Law Enforcement officials how to keep information secure”, says Darrell Dial, Continuing Education Coordinator for Appalachian Technical College. “We chose LIGATT Security’s courses in particular because they are very skilled in Computer Security and offer courses that cover a broad spectrum of Cyber Crime in detail, a topic that is pivotal for students in the current economic state.”
Gregory Evans is a Certified Ethical Hacker and industry leader in Computer Security. Evans has successfully taught Cyber Crime courses at several colleges in the Los Angeles, California area. A few of these institutions include; Pepperdine University, Santa Monica College, and California State – Los Angeles campus.
LIGATT Security (IGTP) is a publicly traded company that specializes in Hi-Tech Security and continues to strive as a leader in Computer Security, CCTV Surveillance, and Cyber Crime investigation. For more information about LIGATT Security (IGTP), go to www.ligatt.com.
If you would like more information about the courses offered, or would like to register for a class, log on to www.appalachiantech.edu and click on continuing education. All courses are listed under the Crime Computer Security section.
Contact:
Melanie Banks
Public Relations Director
6050 Peachtree Pkwy
Suite 240-147
Norcross, GA 30092
866-354-4288 x5
pr@ligatt.com
September 4, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Kristi Rutledge, Special Events Director
Empowerment International
rutledgeke@hotmail.com
Poverty and Education Event in Colorado Connects with Kids in Central America
Westminster, CO – Join friends and neighbors from across your community and all the way from Nicaragua in celebrating education and hope at the 5th annual Fiesta de Esperanza!
Empowerment International (EI), a nonprofit organization helping impoverished children receive an education, is holding their annual silent auction fundraising event on September 6 at the Westminster Butterfly Pavilion. This year marks the 10th Anniversary for the organization.
For just $40 for advance tickets or $50 at the door, attendees will experience live jazz music by jazz band Stellar J, Latin food, a private tour of the butterfly sanctuary and a silent auction with unique Nicaraguan pottery along with Boulder area goods and services. In addition, the event will feature food from local business sponsors and drinks.
The evening will also include some exciting new technology advances, giving guests the opportunity to get to know some of the Nicaraguan children in the program, with a live feed via the Internet. Attendees will also get to learn more about the children during the Sponsor-A-Child presentation, during which those interested will be able to select a child to sponsor from one of the 50 children featured that night.
This event supports EI’s work on the ground in Nicaraguan communities to help street children obtain an education and break the cycle of poverty. This program provides books, supplies, uniforms and shoes to allow children in the poorest barrios to attend school. The program has seen remarkable success since it was started in Nicaragua in 2003, with EI students maintaining an 80 percent retention rate, compared with the national average of 50 percent.
Just two days before International Literacy Day on September 8, this event highlights another huge success of EI’s work – nearly all of the parents in families in the program are illiterate, and most of the 248 children in the program have surpassed their parents in grade level completed and literacy. With help from EI supporters and donors, they aim to ensure all of the children in the growing program can read.
For more information about Fiesta de Esperanza see: http://empowermentinternational.org/special-events/
or contact Kristi Rutledge, Special Events Director. Media will be admitted to the Fiesta free of charge.
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