TELCORDIA LEARNING CENTER OFFERS PROFESSIONAL SETTING FOR CONFERENCE SERVICES

Telcordia Learning Center in west suburban Chicago (Lisle) opens doors to provide conference services at specially-purposed living and learning facility.

LISLE, ILL. - June 10, 2002 - Companies and organizations seeking a productive environment for business meetings or training sessions can find ideal accommodations at the Telcordia Learning Center in Lisle, Illinois. Traditionally known as the home of training for the telecommunications industry, the facility has expanded its role to host additional types of corporate or professional events. The facility offers specially-purposed space, personalized support services, value-priced accommodations, and all-inclusive lodging/meeting packages. Room are available in various dimensions and configurations for classes, conferences, breakout sessions, and even exhibitions, along with hotel rooms, dining services, and indoor/outdoor recreation. The uniquely-designed campus encompasses 360,000 square feet throughout seven interconnected buildings on a 20-acre site.

Among the distinctive features and services are A-V equipment with on-site technical support, in-house copy center and multimedia production studio, and videoconferencing capabilities. Also high on the list are flexible check-in and check-out times, standard buffet or specialty banquet-style dining featuring high-quality cuisine, hospitality services, gift and necessities shop, free on-site parking, and secured building access. The facility operates year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for maximum flexibility to customers.

The Telcordia Learning Center accepts one-time, periodic, and long-term bookings for space needs that involve executives, employees, customers, or other professionals with a business purpose. The facility enables them to work in a setting free of distractions, yet with all the amenities they need.

Located 25 miles west of Chicago, the Center is conveniently located in the midwest hub of high-technology and corporate centers, just a 30-minute ride from both O'Hare and Midway airports.

For more information, visit www.800teachme.com and select the conference services feature. To request a tour or a brochure or more information, call 630-960-6053.

Conference Planning Tips from Telcordia

What to think about when selecting a facility for an off-site meeting:
1.   What are the acceptable geographic boundaries?
2.   What kind of meeting space do you need?
3.   Is it preferable to have sleeping space on premise?
4.   What kind of meal and break service do you need?
5.   Are parking or transportation provisions necessary?
6.   What kind of atmosphere is appropriate for your event?
7.   What kind of flexibility do you need in planning the event?
8.   Does it make sense to have access to recreation?
9.   Would it help to have all services and accommodations in one place?
10. What will it take for your event to be a success?

About Telcordia Learning Services

The Telcordia Learning Services unit of Telcordia Technologies, an SAIC company, develops and delivers a broad portfolio of job-relevant telecommunications training topics in multiple delivery formats. The courses reflect practical, objective application of network expertise, along with professional education principles, resulting in a high-quality learning experience. Offerings include over 550 courses and learning products that can be customized according to customer-specific needs. Approximately 800,000 people from 1,300 companies internationally have attended training since 1968. In addition to public and customer sites, training takes place at the lab-based residential learning facility in Lisle, Illinois, where business conference accommodations are also available. More information is available at 1-800-TEACH-ME or www.800teachme.com

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