The Human Capital Institute and American University's Kogod School of Business Announce Agreement

The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and American University's Kogod School of Business, a school of choice for interdisciplinary business education, today announced an agreement to bring human capital education and networking to the Washington, D.C. business community.

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- The Human Capital Institute (http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/home.guid) (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and American University's Kogod School of Business, a school of choice for interdisciplinary business education, today announced an agreement to bring human capital education and networking to the Washington, D.C. business community.

In conjunction with Kogod, HCI will sponsor a series of networking breakfast events featuring human capital experts who will share best and next practices in talent management.

Partnering with distinguished universities and business schools, the Human Capital Institute has become known for its signature B-School Network and Learn events (http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/events_bschools.guid) - powerful, on-campus events, which include presentations by prominent academic, government, and corporate leaders, and allow for professional networking opportunities. Events are targeted to forward-looking executives who share HCI's belief that talent is a key competitive lever in the global knowledge economy.

"HCI's collaboration with top business schools gives us another way to reach out to business communities, providing human capital professionals with access to the latest strategies in talent management," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's President & Executive Director. "We look forward to hosting events in Washington, D.C. with American University's Kogod School of Business."

For a list of HCI's B-School Network and Learn Events at prestigious universities throughout the U.S. and Canada, please visit: humancapitalinstitute.org (http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/home.guid)

ABOUT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY'S KOGOD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

American University's Kogod School of Business is among the best schools in the Washington, D.C. area, and is the school of choice for interdisciplinary business education. Established in 1955, Kogod has a highly diverse population that is driven to make a difference in the world. The school works closely with the business community to create market-driven programs that produce outstanding candidates for productive careers in the global business environment. For more information, please visit: www.kogod.american.edu

ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE

The Human Capital Institute is a global think tank, educator, and professional association defining the agenda and setting the pace for the new business science of human capital management. With over 53,000 members in over 40 countries, HCI offers a new association framework that cuts across the silos of recruitment, HR/OD, finance, sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing and IT. We provide key executives, line managers and human capital professionals with the newest education, most effective tools and best practices in talent strategy, acquisition, alignment, engagement, deployment, measurement, and retention. The future belongs to leaders with innovative ideas and strategic knowledge. We invite you to learn, share and grow your career with HCI's comprehensive resources, and join our high-achieving, forward-looking membership community. For more information, please visit: www.humancapitalinstitute.org

PRESS CONTACTS

American University's Kogod School of Business

Jennifer Cochran

202-885-1891

Human Capital Institute

Andrea Miller

866-538-1909

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