NEF Offers Free Computer and IT Training for 2,000 Unemployed and Underemployed Workers

NEF CyberLearning, with Microsoft;s support, is offering 2,000 unemployed/underemployed workers a full tuition scholarship of $500 to take any or all of the 300+ Internet-based online computing and IT courses for a nominal registration fee of $25 at website, www.cyberlearning.org.

National Education Foundation

IMPORTANT IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE
November 1, 2001                        
Contact: Claudia Kay, 703-821-2100

NEF Offers Free Computer and IT Training
2,000 unemployed and underemployed workers are eligible

Alexandria, VA

In these difficult times, to alleviate the economic downturn,the non-profit National Education Foundation CyberLearning, with the support of Microsoft, is offering 2,000 unemployed and underemployed workers a full tuition scholarship of $1,000 to take any or all of the 300+ Internet-based online computing and IT courses.

2,000 scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants with internet access and at least a high school diploma. For a nominal registration fee of $25, the only cost, interested applicants can sign up by visiting www.cyberlearning.org and clicking on 2,000 Digital Divide IT scholarships."

The high-quality, user-friendly courses, rated as the Best of the Web" by FORBES Magazine, are either self-study or instructor-led. University of California studies have shown that the students who take these courses tend to retain 15% more than the classroom students.

The 300+ courses cover all levels and almost all personal computing topics including Microsoft office, operating systems, web design, web applications and Lotus. The students also receive
free 24x7 access to an online library of 2,000 books and online Brainbench certification tests.

2,000 scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to applicants with internet access and at least a high school diploma. For a nominal registration fee of $25, the only cost, interested applicants can sign up by visiting www.cyberlearning.org and clicking on 2,000 Digital Divide IT scholarships."

In the current economic downturn, we must provide those losing jobs opportunities to improve their skills," stated NEF President Dr. Appu Kuttan, noted management and systems innovator and the author of From Digital Divide to Digital Opportunity."    

You are helping to empower America. I salute you for your ongoing commitment to creating a better America," said former President Clinton.

Microsoft is pleased to play a part. CyberLearning can make a positive difference in the lives of a great number of individuals," said Pete Hayes, General Manager, Microsoft Federal Systems."

About National Education Foundation

The non-profit National Education Foundation (NEF), recently nominated for the FORD FOUNDATION Leadership Award, is one of the largest online IT trainers bridging the Digital Divide. Since 1994, NEF has trained thousands of students and adults in computer ant Information Technology (IT) skills. Currently, NEF is committed to train over 100,000 students.

NEF's main mission is to train a million disadvantaged students and adults in computer and IT skills. For its visionary efforts, NEF has been commended by many including former President Bill Clinton, Intel founder Dr. Gordon Moore and the Fairfax County Human Rights Commission.

In addition to Microsoft, NEF's other supporting organizations include Worldcom, Dell, Washingtonpost.com, the Journal Newspapers,     Y-not Learn, Mindleaders, Element K and Barrons Education.

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1428 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314
phone:703.821.2100    
Fax:703.821.2161
Web site: www.cyberlearning.org
E-mail: courses@cyberlearning.org